Results Of 7451 identified citations, we included 30 articles that reported on 35 associations.
Mean age was> 60 years old in 73% of the studies, and geriatric conditions were highly …

Increasing numbers of patients are being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD),
and the demand for on haemodialysis (HD) is rising. Arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) remain …

Background This article summarizes the European Renal Association–European Dialysis
and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Registry's 2015 Annual Report. It describes the …

Background: This article summarizes the European Renal Association–European Dialysis
and Transplant Association Registry's 2014 annual report. It describes the epidemiology of …

During the last 20 years, waiting lists for renal transplantation (RT) have grown significantly
older. However, elderly patients (ie≥ 65 years of age) are still more rarely referred or …

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is common in the elderly population, and renal
replacement therapy (RRT) is often required. However, in this particular subgroup of …

Results Six themes were identified: restoring vitality of youth (with subthemes of revived
mindset for resilience, embracing enjoyment in life, drive for self-actualization); persisting …

Background Kidney transplantation is the major treatment for end-stage renal disease
(ESRD). However, kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) face severe challenges during the …

Background Donation after circulatory death (DCD) is current clinical practice to increase the
donor pool. Deleterious effects on renal graft function are described for hypothermic …

Hemodialysis (HD) is a life-sustaining therapy as well as an intermittent and repetitive stress
condition for the patient. In ridding the blood of unwanted substances and excess fluid from …