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Ultra-Processed Food Exposure and Adverse Health Outcomes

Introduction: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become ubiquitous in modern diets, characterized by their high levels of chemical additives, sugars, fats, and minimal whole-food content. The Nova food classification system categorizes UPFs as the most heavily processed category, distinct from minimally processed or unprocessed foods. Given their prevalence and potential impact on health, understanding the associations […]

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A Collaborative Effort: How an ISN Sister Renal Centers Partnership Transformed Peritoneal Dialysis Care in Sri Lanka

An ISN Sister Renal Centers partnership between Kandy Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Sri Lanka and Stanford University (affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center) has brought about a substantial transformation in the kidney care landscape in the country, elevating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) care delivery, training, and patient education across the nation. Dr. Anjali

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Critical review of the article on ‘The Oral Health Condition of Patients on Hemodialysis at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Eastern Nepal’

Citation: Joshi, N. P., Shrestha, A., Bhagat, T., Agrawal, S. K., & Chhetri, R. (2024). The Oral Health Condition of Patients on Hemodialysis at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Eastern Nepal. International Journal of Dentistry, 2024. Introduction The authors provide a good background on chronic kidney disease (CKD), its increasing prevalence globally, and the need

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Critical review of the paper titled “The Impact Of Covid19 Pandemic On Online Learning Process In The College At Southeast”

Alchamdani A, Fatmasari, Anugrah ER, Sari NP, Putri F, Astina A (2020). The Impact of COVID19 Pandemic on Online Learning Process in the College at Southeast Sulawesi. Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan, 12(1 Special Issue), 129-136. Introduction The study by Alchamdani et al. aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the online learning process

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Critical review of the research article “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events”

The study by Marfella et al., titled “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events,” published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), delves into the potential link between microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in humans. While the research presents a compelling initial investigation, a closer look reveals some limitations that

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Review of Urinary proteomics in chronic kidney disease: diagnosis and risk of progression beyond albuminuria

Summary This study examined the utility of urinary proteomics analysis using capillary electrophoresis coupled to mass spectrometry (CE-MS) for diagnosing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and predicting rapid kidney function decline. The authors analyzed urine samples from 18 CKD patients (including those with hypertensive nephropathy) and 17 healthy controls. They found that a urinary proteomic classifier

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Association Between Occupational Heat Stress and Kidney Disease Among 37,816 Workers in the Thai Cohort Study (TCS)

Introduction – Provides background on the rising issue of heat stress due to climate change and its potential health impacts, including kidney disease. – Highlights the lack of studies examining the association between occupational heat stress and kidney disease, particularly in tropical countries like Thailand. – Outlines the objectives of the study to examine this

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Rapid Microbial Growth in Reusable Drinking Water Bottles

Introduction The use of reusable water bottles is a common practice to reduce waste from single-use plastic. However, without regular cleaning, these bottles can become breeding grounds for bacteria. Key findings One study found that reusable water bottles may contain about 40,000 times more germs than a toilet seat in some instances. However, most of

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Critical review of the article on ‘Long-term risks for kidney donors’

Citation: Mjøen, G., Hallan, S., Hartmann, A., Foss, A., Midtvedt, K., Øyen, O., … & Holdaas, H. (2014). Long-term risks for kidney donors. Kidney international, 86(1), 162-167. Introduction This study aimed to estimate long-term all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in kidney donors compared with a selected control group screened

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Critical review of the article on ‘Effect of Designed Educational Nursing Intervention on Knowledge and Compliance to Therapeutic Regimen among Patients with Hemodialysis’

Citation: Abdel Monem, R., Abdullah, W., Atallah, H., & Henedy, W. (2022). Effect of Designed Educational Nursing Intervention on Knowledge and Compliance to Therapeutic Regimen among Patients with Hemodialysis. Menoufia Nursing Journal, 7(2), 367-384. doi: 10.21608/menj.2022.272901 Introduction The main aim of investigators in this study was to examine the effect of a designed educational nursing

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