Subcutaneous compared with intravenous epoetin in patients receiving hemodialysis

Article Abstract:

Subcutaneous injections of epoetin rather than intravenous infusions can allow patients to receive lower doses of the costly drug. Epoetin is a synthetic version of a natural hormone that increases the production of red blood cells. Researchers evaluated both forms of administration in 208 patients with end-stage kidney disease who were on dialysis. These patients often develop anemia, which epoetin can reverse. Subcutaneous injections allowed physicians to lower the dose by 32% and 86% of those who received the injections were able to tolerate the pain of the injection.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Anemia, Injections, Hypodermic, Subcutaneous injections, Hemodialysis patients, Erythropoietin, Recombinant, Recombinant erythropoietin

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Effect of homocysteine lowering on mortality and vascular disease in advanced chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease

Article Abstract:

The effect of homocysteine lowering on mortality and vascular disease by the use of folic acid and B vitamins in patients with chronic and end-stage renal disease is studied. The high doses of vitamins do not show significant improvement in survival.

Health aspects, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Drug therapy, Chronic kidney failure, Homocysteine, Clinical report

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B Vitamins for the prevention of vascular disease

Article Abstract:

A meta-analysis of observational study is planned to show the relevance of Vitamin B supplements for prevention of vascular diseases.

Genetic aspects, Homocystinuria

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