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Good practices for dialysis education, treatment, and eHealth: A scoping review by van Eck van der Sluijs, Anita, Vonk, Sanne, van Jaarsveld, Brigit C, Bonenkamp, Anna A, Abrahams, Alferso C

“…Background Recommendations regarding dialysis education and treatment are provided in various (inter)national guidelines, which should ensure that these are…”
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of dialysis patients by Bonenkamp, Anna A., Druiventak, Theresia A., van Eck van der Sluijs, Anita, van Ittersum, Frans J., van Jaarsveld, Brigit C., Abrahams, Alferso C.

“…Background Studies have shown increased anxiety, depression, and stress levels among different populations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…”
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Post COVID-19 condition imposes significant burden in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: A nested case-control study by Bouwmans, Pim, Malahe, S.Reshwan K., Messchendorp, A. Lianne, Vart, Priya, Imhof, Céline, Sanders, Jan-Stephan F., Gansevoort, Ron T., de Vries, Aiko P.J., Abrahams, Alferso C., Bemelman, Frederike J., Vervoort, Johanna P.M., Hilbrands, Luuk B., ten Dam, Marc A.G.J., van den Dorpel, René M.A., Rispens, Theo, Steenhuis, Maurice, Reinders, Marlies E.J., Hemmelder, Marc H.

“…•COVID-19 associated with long-lasting symptoms in patients with advanced kidney disease.•Post COVID-19 condition (PCC) occurs in 24% of patients with advanced…”
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Significant Decreasing Incidence of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis in the Dutch Population of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by Betjes, Michiel G.H., Habib, Sayed M., Boeschoten, Els W., Hemke, Aline C., Struijk, Dick G., Westerhuis, Ralph, Abrahams, Alferso C., Korte, Mario R.

“…The Dutch Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) Registry was started in 2009. Cases were identified by contacting all Dutch nephrologists twice yearly. The…”
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Geriatric Assessment and the Relation with Mortality and Hospitalizations in Older Patients Starting Dialysis by van Loon, Ismay N, Goto, Namiko A, Boereboom, Franciscus T J, Bots, Michiel L, Hoogeveen, Ellen K, Gamadia, Laila, van Bommel, E F H, van de Ven, P J G, Douma, Caroline E, Vincent, H H, Schrama, Yvonne C, Lips, Joy, Siezenga, Machiel A, Abrahams, Alferso C, Verhaar, Marianne C, Hamaker, Marije E

“…A geriatric assessment (GA) is a structural method for identifying frail patients. The relation of GA findings and risk of death in end-stage kidney disease…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Home Dialysis Patients Compared to In-Center Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Bonenkamp, Anna A., van Eck van der Sluijs, Anita, Hoekstra, Tiny, Verhaar, Marianne C., van Ittersum, Frans J., Abrahams, Alferso C., van Jaarsveld, Brigit C.

“…Dialysis patients judge health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as an essential outcome. Remarkably, little is known about HRQoL differences between home…”
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Incidence and Severity of COVID-19 in Relation to Anti-Receptor-Binding Domain IgG Antibody Level after COVID-19 Vaccination in Kidney Transplant Recipients by Messchendorp, A Lianne, Sanders, Jan-Stephan F, Abrahams, Alferso C, Bemelman, Frederike J, Bouwmans, Pim, van den Dorpel, René M A, Hilbrands, Luuk B, Imhof, Céline, Reinders, Marlies E J, Rispens, Theo, Steenhuis, Maurice, Ten Dam, Marc A G J, Vart, Priya, de Vries, Aiko P J, Hemmelder, Marc H, Gansevoort, Ron T, Recovac Investigators

“…Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) elicit an impaired immune response after COVID-19 vaccination; however, the exact clinical impact remains unclear. We…”
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Polypharmacy and Quality of Life Among Dialysis Patients: A Qualitative Study by Colombijn, Julia M T, Colombijn, Freek, van Berkom, Lideweij, van Dijk, Lia A, Senders, Dionne, Tierolf, Charlotte, Abrahams, Alferso C, van Jaarsveld, Brigit C

“…Almost all patients who receive dialysis experience polypharmacy, but little is known about their experiences with medication or perceptions toward it. In this…”
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Patients with encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis have increased peritoneal expression of connective tissue growth factor (CCN2), transforming growth factor-β1, and vascular endothelial growth factor by Abrahams, Alferso C, Habib, Sayed M, Dendooven, Amélie, Riser, Bruce L, van der Veer, Jan Willem, Toorop, Raechel J, Betjes, Michiel G H, Verhaar, Marianne C, Watson, Christopher J E, Nguyen, Tri Q, Boer, Walther H

“…Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a devastating complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). The pathogenesis is not exactly known and no preventive…”
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DIALysis or not: Outcomes in older kidney patients with GerIatriC Assessment (DIALOGICA): rationale and design by van Oevelen, Mathijs, Abrahams, Alferso C, Bos, Willem Jan W, Emmelot-Vonk, Mariëlle H, Mooijaart, Simon P, van Diepen, Merel, van Jaarsveld, Brigit C, van Eck van der Sluijs, Anita, Voorend, Carlijn G N, van Buren, Marjolijn

“…The incidence and prevalence of older patients with kidney failure who are dependent on dialysis is increasing. However, observational studies showed limited…”
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CD4-Positive T Cells and M2 Macrophages Dominate the Peritoneal Infiltrate of Patients with Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis by Habib, Sayed M, Abrahams, Alferso C, Korte, Mario R, Zietse, Robert, de Vogel, Lisette L, Boer, Walther H, Dendooven, Amélie, Clahsen-van Groningen, Marian C, Betjes, Michiel G H

“…Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a severe complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Previously, it has been shown that infiltrating CD4-positive T…”
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The best solution down the line: an observational study on taurolidine- versus citrate-based lock solutions for central venous catheters in hemodialysis patients by van Roeden, Sonja, van Oevelen, Mathijs, Abrahams, Alferso C, Dekker, Friedo W, Rotmans, Joris I, Meijvis, Sabine C A

“…To prevent infection and thrombosis of central venous catheters (CVCs) in hemodialysis patients, different CVC lock solutions are available. Taurolidine-based…”
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Correction to: DIALysis or not: Outcomes in older kidney patients with GerIatriC Assessment (DIALOGICA): rationale and design by van Oevelen, Mathijs, Abrahams, Alferso C, Bos, Willem Jan W, Emmelot-Vonk, Mariëlle H, Mooijaart, Simon P, van Diepen, Merel, van Jaarsveld, Brigit C, van Eck van der Sluijs, Anita, Voorend, Carlijn G N, van Buren, Marjolijn

“…An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article…”
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Effect of GFR on Plasma N-Terminal Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) Concentrations by Gerritsen, Karin G., MD, Abrahams, Alferso C., MD, Peters, Hilde P., MD, Nguyen, Tri Q., MD, PhD, Koeners, Maarten P., PhD, den Hoedt, Claire H., MD, Dendooven, Amelie, MD, van den Dorpel, Marinus A., MD, PhD, Blankestijn, Peter J., MD, PhD, Wetzels, Jack F., MD, PhD, Joles, Jaap A., DVM, PhD, Goldschmeding, Roel, MD, PhD, Kok, Robbert J., PhD

“…Background Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) has a key role in the pathogenesis of renal and cardiac fibrosis. Its amino-terminal fragment (N-CTGF), the…”
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Extraosseous Calcification in End-stage Renal Disease: From Visceral Organs to Vasculature by Molenaar, Femke M., van Reekum, Franka E., Rookmaaker, Maarten B., Abrahams, Alferso C., van Jaarsveld, Brigit C.

“…In earlier days, periarticular accumulations of calcium phosphate causing tumor‐like depositions were considered the result of passive precipitation and…”
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Albumin handling in different hemodialysis modalities by van Gelder, Maaike K, Abrahams, Alferso C, Joles, Jaap A, Kaysen, George A, Gerritsen, Karin G F

“…Hypoalbuminemia is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in dialysis patients. With increasing interest in highly permeable membranes and convective…”
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Kidney replacement therapy transitions during the year preceding death by Jongejan, Micha, Leegte, Martijn J H, Abrahams, Alferso C, van Buren, Marjolijn, Numans, Mattijs E, Bos, Willem Jan W, Voorend, Carlijn G N

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The use of implicit persuasion in decision-making about treatment for end-stage kidney disease by van Dulmen, Sandra, Peereboom, Emma, Schulze, Lotte, Prantl, Karen, Rookmaaker, Maarten, van Jaarsveld, Brigit C, Abrahams, Alferso C, Roodbeen, Ruud

“…Background: There are various options for managing end-stage kidney disease. Each option impacts the lives of patients differently. When weighing the pros and…”
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Choosing conservative care in advanced chronic kidney disease: a scoping review of patients’ perspectives by Jongejan, Micha, de Lange, Sanne, Bos, Willem Jan W, Pieterse, Arwen H, Konijn, Wanda S, van Buren, Marjolijn, Abrahams, Alferso C, van Oevelen, Mathijs

“…ABSTRACT Background Conservative care (CC) is a viable treatment option for some patients with kidney failure. Choosing between dialysis and CC can be a…”
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Dialysis withdrawal in The Netherlands between 2000 and 2019: time trends, risk factors and centre variation by van Oevelen, Mathijs, Abrahams, Alferso C, Bos, Willem Jan W, Hoekstra, Tiny, Hemmelder, Marc H, ten Dam, Marc, van Buren, Marjolijn

“…Abstract Background Dialysis withdrawal is a common cause of death in dialysis-dependent patients. This study aims to describe dialysis withdrawal practice in…”
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