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Progression of Brain Atrophy in PD vs. HD
A follow-up study of brain atrophy progression followed 73 PD and 34 HD patients who had brain MRIs, including 42 PD and 25 HD patients who had a second brain MRI. Brain grey matter volume measurement demonstrated faster progression of brain atrophy in PD than in HD, independent of potential confounders.
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Tags: Brain Atrophy, PD, HD
The Impact of Abdominal Adhesions on PD
A total of 758 people getting laparoscopic PD catheter placement in Canada; 27% with adhesions, were enrolled in a study of PD catheter complications. Among the adhesion group, 17% had catheter complications such as abdominal pain or flow restriction, vs. 10% in the group without adhesions. Yet, the majority did not have complications, even with adhesions.
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Tags: Intra abdominal Adhesions, Peritoneal Dialysis, Catheter Complications, Laparoscopic PD Catheter Placement
Non-mechanical Complications of PD
Learn from a review of non-mechanical PD complications, including oddly-colored PD effluent, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis, and metabolic changes.
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Tags: Non mechanical PD Complications, Oddly colored PD Effluent, Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis, Metabolic Changes