Psychiatric disorders commonly co-exist with the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Research on depression and CKD has increased to a great extent. Multiple studies have …

Depression is highly prevalent and is associated with poor quality of life and increased
mortality among adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those with end-stage …

Significant disparities in CKD rates and outcomes exist between black and white Americans.
Health disparities are defined as health differences that adversely affect disadvantaged …

Objective: To review systematically prospective, observational, cohort studies of the
association between positive well-being and mortality using meta-analytic methods. Recent …

Background We aimed to systematically review and analyze the association between
depression and mortality risk in adults with kidney failure treated by long-term dialysis. Study …

Long-term survival in renal transplant recipients with graft function. Background Death with
graft function (DWGF) is a common cause of graft loss. The risks and determinants of DWGF …

Health-related quality of life (QOL) refers to the measure of a patient [apos] s functioning,
well-being, and general health perception in each of three domains: physical, psychological …

Patients with ESRD have high rates of depression, which is associated with diminished
quality of life and survival. We determined whether individual cognitive behavioral therapy …

The prevalence, severity, and clinical significance of physical and emotional symptoms in
patients who are on maintenance hemodialysis remain incompletely characterized. This …

Perceived social support has long been recognized as associated with better health and
longevity. However, important factors that may moderate this relationship have not been …