chronic kidney disease

Health-related Quality of Life and Risk of Malnutrition among Persons on Maintenance Haemodialysis

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.113

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Synopsis:

We studied the association between health-related quality of life and risk of malnutrition among persons on maintenance haemodialysis. Persons on receiving maintenance haemodialysis had a poorer health-related quality of life score and were more likely to be at risk of malnutrition. This may have implications for effective patient management.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and risk of malnutrition among persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD), on maintenance haemodialysis.

Received:

13 Nov, 2018

Accepted:

21 Jan, 2019

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Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

health-related quality of life

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e-Published: 08 Mar, 2019

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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending an HIV Outpatient Clinic in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.240

Pages:

160-4

Synopsis:

Kidney failure, both acute and chronic, occurs in patients with HIV. Untreated acute renal failure can lead to chronic renal failure. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health concern; it is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the HIV population.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Oct, 2017

Accepted:

01 Nov, 2017

Published:

05 Jun, 2018

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wimj-iss2-2018_160_164.pdf

Journal Sections:

Renal Forum

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 08 Dec, 2017

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Chronic Kidney Disease in the Caribbean Island of Antigua: Causes, Morbidity and Mortality Factors

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.238

Pages:

173-84

Synopsis:

Diabetes mellitus and hypertension, were the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among the sampled patients in Antigua while ischaemic heart disease and infections were the major causes of morbidity and mortality among the patients.

ABSTRACT

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated high morbidity and mortality cause a significant economic burden and decreased quality of life in affected patients in Antigua, the rest of the Caribbean and globally. The causes of CKD in Antigua, morbidity and mortality factors affecting the sampled patients were evaluated with a view to formulating interventions to minimize the occurrence and the impact of these factors.

Received:

17 Oct, 2017

Accepted:

01 Nov, 2017

Published:

25 Jul, 2018

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wimj-iss2-2018_173_184.pdf

Journal Sections:

Renal Forum

Keywords:

Antigua

Caribbean

chronic kidney disease

diabetes mellitus

Hypertension

Ischaemic heart disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 07 Dec, 2017

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An Assessment of the Accuracy of Creatinine Measurements in Guyana

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.518

Pages:

4-8

Synopsis:

The accuracy of creatinine measurements in 16 Guyanese medical laboratories was assessed using blinded creatinine reference specimens. Creatinine methods in use in Guyana demonstrated imprecision and bias such that routine reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rates cannot be recommended at this time.

ABSTRACT

Background: The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is relatively high in Guyana. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) reporting allows for early-stage CKD identification when therapeutic interventions can prevent CKD progression. Accurate creatinine measurements are essential for valid eGFR calculations.

Received:

13 Oct, 2015

Accepted:

26 Oct, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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wimj-iss1-2021_4_8.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

creatinine

estimated glomerular filtration rate

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 01 Jun, 2017

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Severity and Outcomes of Afro-Caribbean Patients Diagnosed with Community Acquired Acute Kidney Injury at an Institution in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.505

Pages:

141–9

Synopsis:

There is limited data on community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) in low/middle-income countries. Although the incidence of community-acquired AKI is much higher than hospital-acquired acute kidney injury, most previous studies on AKI mainly focussed on the latter one. A retrospective prevalence study was conducted for six months at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica to find out the prevalence, severity and outcomes of CA-AKI. The study demonstrated the prevalence of different AKI stages and its relationship to the contributory factors. It also highlighted the impact of severity on the renal outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Received:

07 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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wimjiss12017_141_149-.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Pneumonia

chronic kidney disease

cardiac failure

community acquired Acute Kidney injury (CA-AKI)

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 12 Jan, 2017

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Hypercalcaemia and Hypervitaminosis A in Chronic Renal Failure

Issue:

Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.268

Pages:

105-6

The Editor,

Sir,

Chronic toxicity by vitamin A may occur with longterm ingestion at lower doses in patients with chronic renal failure, but hypercalcaemia is rarely observed in this setting and is probably due to effects of the vitamin A on bone osteoclastic or osteoblastic phenomena.

Received:

15 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

14 Jul, 2016

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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wimj-iss1-2023_105_106.pdf

Journal Sections:

Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

Calcium

chronic kidney disease

vitamin A

vitamin D.

Journal Authors:

V Modesto dos Santos

e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Effect of Integrated Follow-up in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.166

Synopsis:

Integrated (nephrologist, nurse and dietician) follow-up is beneficial to improving patients' compliance and satisfaction, controlling blood pressure and slowing down the progress of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings in this study pointed out a new model for CKD management.

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To examine the effect of integrated follow-up (a nephrologist, nurse and dietician) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Received:

12 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

quality of life

chronic kidney disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Is the Safety of Urıne Proteın to Urıne Creatınıne Ratıo ın Kıdney Transplant Receıvers as ın other Patıents wıth Kıdney Dıseases for Estımatıon of Daıly Proteınurıa?

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.280

Synopsis:

The aim of this study is to explore the diagnostic value of Upr/Ucr in spot urine sample to measure the daily proteinuria and to compare with 24 hours samples in KTrs and in patients with DN and CGN.

ABSTRACT

Received:

29 May, 2015

Accepted:

12 Aug, 2015

PDF Attachment:

altun_et_al-protein-creatinine_ratio_in_kidney_disease.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

24 hoururine protein

protein-creatinine ratio

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 17 Jun, 2016

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Analysis of Water Used For Haemodialysis In Dialysis Centers, South East Nigeria – How Adequate?

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.464

ABSTRACT

Background: Standard water purity is one of the essential ingredients in achieving the goals of haemodialysis. However, water purity, though cardinal to the outcome of haemodialysis is probably the most neglected aspect of renal replacement therapy with haemodialysis.

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Haemodialysis

chronic kidney disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 10 Mar, 2016

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Analysis of Water Used for Haemodialysis in Dialysis Centres, South East Nigeria: How Adequate?

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 8: 2022

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.464

Pages:

578-84

Synopsis:

Water purity is important for effective haemodialysis. In this study, we analysed the water used for haemodialysis in eight centres in South East Nigeria for its adequacy. All these centres failed the standard of the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

ABSTRACT

Background: Standard water purity is one of the essential ingredients in achieving the goals of haemodialysis. However, water purity, though cardinal to the outcomes of haemodialysis, is probably the most neglected aspect of renal replacement therapy with haemodialysis.

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

20 Jul, 2022

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wimj-iss8-2022_578_584.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease