Regional Differences in Nonadherence to Dialysis Among Southern Dialysis Patients: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study to the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 339 (6) ◽  
pp. 516-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihály Tapolyai ◽  
Tibor Fülöp ◽  
Aşkin Uysal ◽  
Zsolt Lengvárszky ◽  
Tibor Szarvas ◽  
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QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer W Elsaid ◽  
Mostafa A Abdulgawaad ◽  
Fatma A. Nasser S Ali

Abstract Background There is a gap between evidence base and current practice in hemodialysis pattern which is different from a country to another due to different economic levels and organization of health. these gaps include many things such as causes and co-morbidity modality of hemodialysis medication given. Methods This cross sectional study was carried out on 500 end Stage renaldisease (ESRD)in Egypt All patients selected were subjected to full history, examination, medical record which included iron study HGB, bone study, erythropoietin. vitamins,HD prescription, causes and complications of HD. Results HD pattern in Egypt agrees with the international guidelines and other countries except age(less than USA), bicarbonate as buffer for HD (acetate still used) HGB level is 9.2 gm./dl(target 11-12), using sevelamer as phosphate binder less than usual percent of others, work status for HD pts., is higher than others, routine iron investigations and routine adequacy of HD Conclusion there are increased prevalence of dialysis patients in Egypt and few difference in the pattern of HD with international guidelines


2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1001-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Panuccio ◽  
Sebastiano Cutrupi ◽  
Patrizia Pizzini ◽  
Francesca Mallamaci ◽  
Giovanni Tripepi ◽  
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