Full Description
The volumes in this series are, published annually on the occasion of the International Conference on Dialysis organized by the Renal Research Institute, New York, in collaboration with the ISN, ISPD, NKF and RPA. This year's meeting emphasized differences in opinion regarding dialysis guidelines, measurement of dialysis dose and the value of observational research. Besides, this volume includes papers on problems inherent in the management of a dialysis center; diabetes and dialysis; new information on topics such as dialysate composition; the role of body composition in dialysis outcome; problems associated with excess or deficiency of vitamin C; application of nanotechnology, or the role of periodontal disease as a cause of problems in dialysis patients. Last but not least, a molecular approach to infection in chronic kidney disease is presented, using detection of bacterial DNA in patients with sepsis. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, this publication is thus a most helpful reference tool for both clinicians and basic investigators involved in hemodialysis.
Contents
Preface: Ronco, C.; Levin, N.W.; Finances of the Independent Dialysis Facility: DeOreo, P.B.; Dialysis and Nanotechnology: Now, 10 Years, or Never? Fissell, W.H.et al.; The Basic, Quantifiable Parameter of Dialysis Prescription is Kt/V Urea; Treatment Time Is Determined by the Ultrafiltration Requirement: All Three Parameters Are of Equal Importance: Gotch, F.; Size Matters: Body Composition and Outcomes in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: Kotanko, P. et al.; Impact of the Change in CMS Billing Rules for Erythropoietin on Hemoglobin Outcomes in Dialysis Patients: Ofsthun, N.J.; Lazarus, J.M.; Guidelines for Guidelines: Amerling, R. et al.; Diabetes: Changing the Fate of Diabetics in the Dialysis Unit: Broumand, B.; Major Difficulties the US Nephrologist Faces in Providing Adequate Dialysis: Diaz-Buxo, J.A.; Crawford-Bonadio, T.L.; What Is Needed to Achieve a Hemoglobin of 11.0-13.0 g/dl in End-Stage Renal Disease: Fishbane, S.; Vitamin C Neglect in Hemodialysis: Sailing between Scylla and Charybdis: Handelman, G.J.; Haemodialysis Fluid: Composition and Clinical Importance: Hoenich, N.A.; Ronco, C.; Inflammation and Subclinical Infection in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Molecular Approach: Cazzavillan, S. et al.; Managing Complexity at Dialysis Service Centers across Europe: Stopper, A. et al.; Treatment Time and Ultrafiltration Rate Are More Important in Dialysis Prescription than Small Molecule Clearance: Twardowski, Z.J.; Increasing AV Fistulae and Decreasing Dialysis Catheters: Two Aspects of Improving Patient Outcomes: Sands, J.J.; The 2006 K/DOQI Guidelines for Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy Are not Adequate: Winchester, J.F. et al.; Usefulness of a Molecular Strategy for the Detection of Bacterial DNA in Patients with Severe Sepsis Undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Ratanarat, R. et al.; The New KDOQI[trademark] Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Practice Recommendations for Diabetes and CKD: Nelson, R.G.; Tuttle, K.R. for the National Kidney Foundation; Coronary Artery Calcifications: A Critical Assessment of Imaging Techniques: Lembcke, A.; Practical Approaches to Management of Hyperphosphatemia: Can We Improve the Current Situation? Kuhlmann, M.K.; Antibodies to Periodontal Organisms Are Associated with Decreased Kidney Function. The Dental Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study: Kshirsagar, A.V. et al.; Selected Pharmacokinetic Issues in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Churchwell, M.D.; Mueller, B.A.; A Kinetic Model of Calcium Mass Balance during Dialysis Therapy: Gotch, F. et al.
