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An immunocompromised dialysis patient with skin and bone lesions
Ball, Miriam Jane; Gopaluni, Seerapani; Mathavakkannan, Suresh; Brian, Michael; Farrington, Ken (2010-02-28)Patients with chronic kidney failure have disturbances of immune function involving both innate and adaptive systems. These result in both immunodepression which increases susceptibility to infection and immunoactivation ... -
The role of natriuretic peptides in volume assessment and mortality prediction in Haemodialysis patients
Sivalingam, Murugan; Vilar, Enric; Mathavakkannan, Suresh; Farrington, Kenneth (2015-12-29)BACKGROUND: Maintaining optimal fluid balance is essential in haemodialysis (HD) patients but clinical evaluation remains problematic. Other technologies such as bioimpedance are emerging as valuable adjuncts. This study ... -
Techniques to Assess Volume Status and Haemodynamic Stability in Patients on Haemodialysis
Mathavakkannan, Suresh (2010-09-06)Volume overload is a common feature in patients on haemodialysis (HD). This contributes significantly to the cardiovascular disease burden seen in these patients. Clinical assessments of the volume state are often inaccurate. ...