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Prescribed Hospital Diet Influence on Dietary Intake of Hospitalised Patients: ...

Background: The dietary intake of hospitalised patients is often compromised during hospitalisation, which can be a causal factor for hospital malnutrition. This is considered a public health problem worldwide and is associated with an increased risk of other complications. Objectives: Our objective was to determine the dietary intake of hospitalised individuals and if the prescribed diet influences it. Methods...

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Clinical Characteristics of Hemodialysis Patients from African Countries of Por...

Introduction: Africa contributes to <10% of the total renal replacement therapy (RRT) patients worldwide. Due to a co‐ operation protocol, Portugal provides RRT and CKD care to patients from some African Countries of Portuguese Official Language (ACPOL). The purpose of this analysis was to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients from ACPOL who integrated our hemodialysis (HD) program i...

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Characteristics and Mortality of Incident Haemodialysis Patients: Analysis of a...

Introduction: Portugal has one of the highest incidences and prevalence of end‐stage kidney disease in Europe, with haemodialysis (HD) being the most common modality of renal replacement therapy. The aim of our study was to analyse a cohort of patients who started HD in a large tertiary care hospital. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all adult individuals who started HD between January of 2014 and December of...

Clinical Outcomes in Very Elderly Patients According to Vascular Access at Hemo...

Introduction: Vascular access (VA) has a significant impact in the quality of life and survival of patients on hemodialysis (HD). The very elderly are a subgroup of patients whose incidence of renal replacement therapy is the highest. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the VA at HD start on one­ ‑year mortality in this population.   Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients aged 80 years or older who ...

One-year mortality after hemodialysis initiation: the prognostic role of the CH...

Background: CKD is a significant cause of morbidity, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. CHA2DS2-VASc is a score used in patients with atrial fibrillation to predict thromboembolic risk; it also appears to be useful to predict mortality risk. The aim of the study was to evaluate CHA2DS2-VASc scores as a tool for predicting one-year mortality after hemodialysis is started and for identifying factors associat...

C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and six-month mortality in incident hemodia...

Background: The first few months of hemodialysis (HD) are associated with a higher risk of mortality. Protein-energy malnutrition is a demonstrated major risk factor for mortality in this population. The C-Reactive Protein to Albumin ratio (CAR) has also been associated with increased mortality risk. The aim of this study was to determine the predictive value of CAR for six-month mortality in incident HD patien...

Influência de um ano académico atípico nos níveis de atividade física de alunos...

Introdução: Portugal é um dos países da União Europeia com menor taxa de Atividade Física (AF), com apenas 40% da população ativa. Durante o período universitário, ocorre uma coincidência de aumento da autonomia e tomada de decisão dos alunos e mudanças de hábitos de vida, geralmente associadas à diminuição da prática de AF. Em termos percentuais, 30% dos estudantes universitários são considerados fisicamente i...

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