Isr Med Assoc J
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Hemodialysis requires reliable, recurrent access to the circulatory system. Central venous tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) are frequently used for patients receiving hemodialysis as a bridge to permanent vascular access or as a final option. TDC are prone to complications such as infection and dysfunction. ⋯ TDC use for chronic dialysis patients is increasing and dysfunction is a major problem. In our study, we highlighted the high prevalence of TDC dysfunction and the need for further research to improve hemodialysis access as well as TDC patency and function.
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Preeclampsia is a unique vascular disease during pregnancy that generally appears after 20 of weeks gestation or until 6 weeks after delivery. Left undiagnosed, preeclampsia can lead rapidly to death of both mother and fetus. ⋯ The diagnostic accuracy of BIMs is unsatisfactory for preeclampsia diagnosis. Discrepancies concerning these values need to be clarified. Further large prospective studies are necessary to validate the potential factor accuracy in preeclampsia diagnosis.