The second access of choice is the brachiocephalic fistula (BCF), but the leading cause of dysfunction and failure in this type of fistula is cephalic arch stenosis (CAS). The upper arm cephalic vein ...

Purpose. The feasibility of using a limitedsampling algorithm for administration of vancomycin for treatment of vascular-access-related bacteremia in outpatient high flux hemodialysis was ...

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving health outcomes in Nigeria, particularly for vulnerable populations, with a focus on women affected by obstetric fistula.

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abuja is set to provide subsidised dialysis treatment at an 80% reduced cost, making kidney care more accessible and affordable for Nigerians. This was revealed ...

Dialysis may cause many side effects, of which, itchy skin, muscle cramps, and high blood pressure are common. Speak with your doctor about your concerns and how you can manage or prevent some ...

The Federal Government says it spent ₦513 million to treat 1,629 women with obstetric fistula in the last six months. Obstetric fistula, as defined by the World Health Organisation, is an abnormal ...

These researchers reported similarly high healing rates (of 80–87%) for complex anal fistulas of either cryptoglandular or Crohn's disease origin after a mean follow-up of 12 months. 2,3,4 In my ...

recommended vessel diameter from 3 to 7.5 mm Boston Scientific Corporation Sentinel Cerebral Protection System Dual filter Utilizes an embolic filter delivered to the brachiocephalic artery (proximal ...

This is a major market, with ~1 million end-stage renal disease patients and many requiring lifelong dialysis. Arteriovenous, or AV, fistula access is the standard that allows needle insertion so ...

We investigated major adverse vascular events (MAVEs), a relevant composite outcome for testing novel antithrombotic agents, in a large cohort of patients on hemodialysis, to better understand the key ...