Beacon Journal sports writer George M. Thomas details the obstacles on his way to receiving a kidney transplant.

Verghese et al found that the use of real-time two-dimensional ultrasound was associated with fewer attempts and less time to guide wire insertion when compared with an audio-Doppler ultrasound ...

The patient went on to develop disease progression without adjuvant therapy 6 months after surgery. Contributors SZ and JN were responsible for drafting of the text, sourcing and editing of clinical ...

gmail.com Objective Incorrectly positioned umbilical venous and arterial catheters (UVC ... as an emergency procedure, for example, a critically ill term infant born unexpectedly in poor condition and ...

gmail.com Introduction Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) placement is a common neonatal procedure. It is important to position the UVC tip accurately at the first attempt to prevent complications and ...

allowing for more consistent control of PD symptoms. The implantation of the pump involves a minor surgical procedure to insert a small catheter under the skin, typically in the abdomen, where it ...

Researchers have found in a new study that the occurrence of inflow pain and drain pain following peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation is notable ... followed up via telephone for 3 months ...

Background Carotid web (CaW)-related contrast stagnation on digital subtraction angiography (DSA) may be a marker supporting the pathophysiological theory of stasis and thrombosis/embolization. We aim ...

Objectives: To summarize existing knowledge regarding the prevalence of complications associated with temporary percutaneous central venous catheters placed in critically ill children, and to ...

Central venous catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with chronic hemodialysis. Risk factors ...