The history of peritoneal dialysis in China: past, present and future trends

The history of the various connection systems proposed and tried during the first 15 years of clinlcal application of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is reviewed. In order to understand the reasons for their success or lack of success, the main technical and operating characteristics regarding their efficacy In preventing peritonitis are examined in detail, together with a range of other pros and cons (I.e., reliability, simplicity, ease of use, cost, aesthetlcal aspects). The result Is an updated state-of-the-art review In the field of CAPD connectology, with a look at future trends.

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Does a history of peritoneal dialysis result in an impaired gastrointestinal life quality?

Hemodialysis International ◽

10.1111/j.1542-4758.2007.00218.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 461-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gunnar H. HEINE ◽

Chantal Y. KASTNER ◽

Thomas JAHNKE ◽

Hans KÖHLER ◽

Martin K. KUHLMANN

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Life Quality ◽

History Of

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History of Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

10.1007/978-94-009-1085-0_1 ◽

1989 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

S. T. Boen

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

History Of

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An Open Source Primer

Internet-Based Workplace Communications ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-521-4.ch013 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 278-298

Author(s):

Brian Still

Keyword(s):

Open Source ◽

Open Source Software ◽

Future Trends ◽

Intended Audience ◽

Proprietary Software ◽

Introductory Overview ◽

Professional Environment ◽

Technical Communicators ◽

History Of

This chapter serves as an introductory overview of Open Source Software (OSS) and the Open Source movement. It is geared primarily for technical communicators. To provide a thorough overview, this chapter defines OSS, explains how OSS works in comparison to proprietary software, looks at the history of OSS, and examines OSS licensing types, applications in business, and overall strengths and weaknesses when compared to proprietary software. Lastly, it evaluates the practical potential of OSS as well as emerging and future trends relating to it. From this general but thorough overview the intended audience of technical communicators will gain the solid understanding needed to work successfully in an academic or professional environment where OSS continues to grow in popularity, spurring more organizations to rely on it or the Open Source ideas that have inspired and continue to drive its creation and growth.

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Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-026-4.ch408 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 2562-2566

Author(s):

Carlos Tavares Calafate ◽

Pedro Pablo Garrido ◽

José Oliver ◽

Manuel Pérez Malumbres

Keyword(s):

Ad Hoc Networks ◽

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Transport Layer ◽

Future Trends ◽

Mac Layers ◽

Network Concept ◽

History Of ◽

Mobile Ad Hoc ◽

Hoc Networks

This chapter offers a state-of-the-art review in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It first introduces the history of ad hoc networks, explaining the ad hoc network concept and referring to the main characteristics of these networks and their fields of application. It then focuses on technologies and protocols specific to ad hoc networks. Firstly, it refers to relevant proposals targeting the PHY/MAC layers. Secondly, it discusses the different routing protocol proposals for ad hoc networks according to the category to which they belong. Finally, it includes an overview of the different protocols proposed for ad hoc networks at the transport layer. The chapter concludes with some remarks on future trends in these networks.

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Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning

Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch024 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 297-311

Author(s):

Kathleen P. King

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Future Trends ◽

History Of ◽

High Level ◽

Delivery Models

This chapter provides an overview of the history of the rapidly changing field of distance learning with a focus on trends and lessons for contemporary developments. Beginning with central concepts of distance learning, the chapter traverses the span of developments and technologies on a high level. At a time when it is no longer a matter of whether learners should engage in distance learning, but when, it is vital to address selected issues, controversies, and problems facing the field. The chapter presents topics of solutions, recommendations and future trends, problem based learning, delivery models, and assessment.

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History of Peritoneal Dialysis

Applied Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-70897-9_1 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Ehsan Nobakht ◽

Anita Mkrttchyan ◽

Niloofar Nobakht

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

History Of

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Para-Professionals in Mobility: Long-Term Implications

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x7607000803 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 70 (8) ◽

pp. 329-331

Author(s):

William H. Jacobson

Keyword(s):

Future Trends ◽

Historical Trend ◽

Orientation And Mobility ◽

History Of ◽

Proper Perspective

The role of the para-professional in the modern orientation and mobility program is discussed. A brief history of the mobility profession is recounted to give a proper perspective in which to view present and future trends. The para-professional is then compared with his professional counterpart, the certified orientation and mobility specialist. The attitudes, duties, and goals of the mobility specialist and his profession are explored in relationship to those of the para-professional. The author concludes that the profession is too young and the historical trend too contradictory to permit acceptance of para-professionals in the mobility program at this time.

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Peritoneal Dialysis and Malignancy: An Experience With a Patient Complicated by Gastric Carcinoma

Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports ◽

10.1177/1179547619835176 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 117954761983517 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tetsu Akimoto ◽

Shigeaki Muto ◽

Tatsuya Kutsuwada ◽

Keiko Kutsuwada ◽

Daisuke Nagata

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

End Stage Kidney Disease ◽

Cytological Examination ◽

Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis ◽

Biopsy Specimens ◽

Borrmann Type ◽

History Of ◽

End Stage ◽

Lesser Curvature ◽

Type 3

An 86-year-old man who had been treated with peritoneal dialysis for 14°months due to end-stage kidney disease secondary to hypertensive nephrosclerosis presented with a recent history of malaise, abdominal discomfort, and anorexia. An endoscopic evaluation revealed an elevated, ulcerated, and friable lesion around the lesser curvature of the stomach. The concurrent gastric biopsy specimens revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, while a cytological examination of the dialysis fluid revealed clusters of malignant cells. This is the first report illustrating a case of a Borrmann type 3 gastric cancer with synchronous peritoneal involvement in which the assessment of the disease state was aided by the cytological analysis of peritoneal effluent. Several concerns relating to this pathology are also discussed.

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Eryptosis Is Altered in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Blood Purification ◽

10.1159/000501541 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 351-357

Author(s):

Grazia Maria Virzì ◽

Sabrina Milan Manani ◽

Anna Clementi ◽

Silvia Castegnaro ◽

Alessandra Brocca ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Osmotic Shock ◽

Uremic Toxins ◽

Dialysis Patients ◽

Spearman's Rho ◽

Spearman’S Rho ◽

History Of ◽

Clinical Conditions ◽

Residual Diuresis ◽

Made In

Background: Red blood cells (RBCs) undergo programmed cell death known as eryptosis. Triggers of eryptosis include increased cytosolic Ca(2+) concentration, oxidative stress, osmotic shock, energy depletion and several uremic toxins. Little is known about the pathogenesis of eryptosis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients; furthermore, its relevance in worsening clinical conditions in these patients is still not completely defined. Objectives: We investigated eryptosis levels in PD patients and its association with inflammatory and clinical parameters. Material and Methods: A total of 46 PD patients and 17 healthy subjects (CTR) were enrolled. All eryptosis measurements were made in freshly isolated RBCs using the flow cytometer. Results: Eryptosis was significantly higher in PD patients than that in CTR (p < 0.001). Eryptosis levels did not differ significantly between PD patients with and without diabetes, with and without hypertension, and with and without cardiovascular disease. Eryptosis showed no significant differences between patients treated with continuous ambulatory PD/automated PD, with Kt/Vurea value ≤1.7 and >1.7, with a negative or positive history of peritonitis. On the contrary, eryptosis showed significantly lower levels in PD patients with weekly creatinine clearance ≥45 L/week/1.73 m2 (2.8%, 1.7–4.9 vs. 5.6%, 5.0–13.5; p= 0.049). Eryptosis showed significantly lower levels in PD patients with residual diuresis (n = 23) than that in patients without (3.7%, 2.6–5.6 vs. 5%, 3.1–16; p = 0.03). In these 23 patients, significant negative correlations between percentage of eryptosis and residual glomerular filtration rate (rGFR; Spearman’s rho = –0.51, p = 0.01) and diuresis volume (Spearman’s rho = –0.43, p = 0.05) were found. Conclusions: The present study demonstrated higher eryptosis levels in PD patients compared to corresponding levels in CTR. Furthermore, important PD comorbidity and main PD parameters do not influence eryptosis. Importantly, our data have reported an increase in eryptosis levels with progressive residual diuresis and rGFR loss, probably due to decreased uremic toxins clearance.

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