As the world population ages, an expected increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney
disease (CKD) among older individuals will pose a considerable challenge for health care …

Background Slow recruitment and poor retention jeopardize the reliability and statistical
power of clinical trials, delaying access to effective interventions and increasing costs, as …

Objectives Patients increasingly use patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to self-monitor their
health status. Visualizing PROs longitudinally (over time) could help patients interpret and …

Introduction Cognitive decline is common and increases mortality risk in hemodialysis
patients. Intradialytic interventions like cognitive training (CT) and exercise training (ET) may …

Background and aims Cognitive and renal impairment are pervasive among elderly frails, a
high-risk, geriatric sub-population with peculiar clinical characteristics. In a series of frail …

Patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) have a higher risk of cognitive impairment and
dementia than the general population. The accumulation of uremic toxins in the brain …

Background. Frailty is often defined as a decrease in physiological reserve and has been
shown to be correlated with adverse health outcomes and mortality in the general …

The number of patients≥ 65 years of age suffering from advanced chronic kidney disease
and transitioning to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is increasing. However, elderly …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a public health burden worldwide for its
increasing incidence and prevalence, high impact on the health related quality of life …

Background: People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have identified diet as an
important aspect of their life and care. Understanding current consumption patterns in this …