DM Nephrology (Haemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) — Thesis Title List
84 titles · instant objectives
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001
Prevalence and predictors of erythropoietin hyporesponsiveness in patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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002
Comorbidity burden and short-term outcome of patients with diabetic kidney disease initiated on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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003
Nutritional status assessed by Malnutrition-Inflammation Score and its association with outcome in elderly patients on haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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004
Role of preoperative Doppler vascular mapping in predicting arteriovenous fistula maturation in haemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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005
Etiological profile of end-stage renal disease in patients initiated on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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006
Prevalence of depression and its impact on quality of life in patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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007
Clinical profile and survival of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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008
Usefulness of bioimpedance analysis in assessing volume status in patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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009
Comparative evaluation of telephonic follow-up and standard care in management of hemodialysis patients at a tertiary care hospital
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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010
Role of malnutrition-inflammation score in predicting hospitalisation among patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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011
Survival and predictors of mortality in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Outcome / Prognostic
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012
Charlson comorbidity index as a predictor of one-year mortality in patients initiating maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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013
Prescription pattern of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and iron and achievement of target haemoglobin in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Outcome / Prognostic
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014
Prevalence and predictors of intradialytic hypotension in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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015
Preoperative Doppler vascular mapping as a predictor of arteriovenous fistula maturation in patients with chronic kidney disease
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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016
Intradialytic complications and their predictors in diabetic patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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017
Burden of complications and mortality predictors in hemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Outcome / Prognostic
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018
Iron status indices and response to intravenous iron therapy in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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019
Health-related quality of life and its determinants in patients on maintenance hemodialysis using the KDQOL-36 questionnaire
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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020
Glycated albumin versus HbA1c for assessment of glycaemic control in diabetic kidney disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Association / Correlation
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021
Clinical profile and predictors of arteriovenous fistula failure in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Outcome / Prognostic
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022
Aetiological spectrum and modifiable risk factors of end-stage kidney disease in patients initiating maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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023
Spectrum of bioimpedance analysis findings in hemodialysis patients and correlation with dialysis adequacy
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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024
Study of serum phosphorus and its association with complications in hemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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025
Comparison of radiocephalic and brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula for maturation and patency in patients with chronic kidney disease
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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026
Prevalence and echocardiographic pattern of left ventricular hypertrophy in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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027
Incidence and risk factors of catheter-related bloodstream infection with temporary hemodialysis catheters in acute kidney injury
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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028
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection among patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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029
Outcome of maintenance hemodialysis in elderly versus younger patients with end-stage kidney disease
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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030
Pre-operative ultrasound vein mapping versus clinical examination before arteriovenous fistula creation: primary patency at six months
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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031
Catheter-related bloodstream infection with tunnelled versus non-tunnelled catheters in incident haemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Comparative / Interventional
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032
Taurolidine-citrate versus heparin catheter lock for prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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033
Incidence and risk factors of intradialytic hypotension in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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034
Lung ultrasound-guided versus clinically guided dry weight assessment in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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035
Bioimpedance-guided fluid management and blood pressure control in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective interventional study
Comparative / Interventional
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036
Seroconversion after hepatitis B vaccination in haemodialysis patients and its determinants
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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037
Incidence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C seroconversion in haemodialysis units
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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038
Dialysis adequacy (Kt/V) and outcomes with twice-weekly versus thrice-weekly haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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039
Effect of intradialytic exercise on physical function and quality of life in haemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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040
Gabapentin versus pregabalin for uraemic pruritus in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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041
Catastrophic health expenditure among patients on maintenance haemodialysis under the national dialysis programme
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Community / KAP
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042
Sleep quality and restless legs syndrome in maintenance haemodialysis patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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043
Incidence, microbiology and outcome of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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044
Technique survival and causes of transfer to haemodialysis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Retrospective record-based study
Outcome / Prognostic
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045
Percutaneous versus surgical peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion: complications and catheter survival
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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046
Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis versus urgent-start haemodialysis in unplanned dialysis initiation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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047
Decline of residual renal function in incident peritoneal dialysis patients and its association with outcome
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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048
Peritoneal transport status on the peritoneal equilibration test and its association with fluid overload and survival
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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049
Topical mupirocin versus gentamicin for prevention of exit-site infection in peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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050
Health-related quality of life in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis versus maintenance haemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Comparative / Interventional
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051
Nutritional status by Subjective Global Assessment in peritoneal dialysis patients
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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052
Caregiver burden among caregivers of patients on home peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Community / KAP
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053
Hypokalaemia in peritoneal dialysis and its association with peritonitis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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054
Online haemodiafiltration versus high-flux haemodialysis: beta-2 microglobulin reduction and intradialytic symptoms
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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055
Cool dialysate versus standard-temperature dialysate in preventing intradialytic hypotension
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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056
Buttonhole versus rope-ladder cannulation of arteriovenous fistula: access complications and infection
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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057
Prevalence and clinical profile of central venous stenosis in haemodialysis patients with prior central venous catheters
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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058
Post-dialysis recovery time and its association with ultrafiltration rate and depression in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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059
Pre-dialysis hyperkalaemia after the long interdialytic interval and its dietary determinants in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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060
Proportion of incident haemodialysis patients starting with an arteriovenous fistula and determinants of catheter-dependent initiation
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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061
Incremental versus full-dose peritoneal dialysis at initiation: preservation of residual renal function at one year
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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062
Handgrip strength and physical performance as predictors of technique failure and hospitalisation in peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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063
Icodextrin versus hypertonic glucose for the long dwell: ultrafiltration and fluid overload in peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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064
Incidence and risk factors of hernia and dialysate leak after peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
Peritoneal Dialysis
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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065
Risk factors and outcome of fungal peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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066
Automated peritoneal dialysis versus CAPD: peritonitis rate and quality of life
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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067
Effect of structured retraining at three months on peritonitis and exit-site infection rates in incident peritoneal dialysis patients
Peritoneal Dialysis
Randomized controlled trial
Comparative / Interventional
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068
Incremental twice-weekly versus conventional thrice-weekly haemodialysis at initiation: residual kidney function and quality of life at six months
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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069
Awareness of and preferences for conservative kidney management and advance care planning among patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Community / KAP
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070
Drug-coated balloon versus plain balloon angioplasty for arteriovenous fistula stenosis: primary patency at six months
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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071
Pre-dialysis high-sensitivity troponin T and NT-proBNP and their association with cardiovascular events in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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072
Prevalence of intradialytic hypertension and its association with fluid overload by bioimpedance in maintenance haemodialysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Analytical cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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073
Effect of a pre-dialysis prehabilitation programme of exercise and education on physical function and early technique survival in peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Quasi-experimental study
Comparative / Interventional
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074
Caregiver-assisted versus self-care peritoneal dialysis in elderly patients: peritonitis rate and technique survival at one year
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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075
Icodextrin versus hypertonic glucose for the long dwell in high and high-average transporters on peritoneal dialysis: ultrafiltration and fluid status
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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076
Depression and its socioeconomic determinants in patients receiving haemodialysis at public versus private dialysis centres
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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077
Knowledge and practice of infection control among haemodialysis unit staff and their association with hepatitis B and C seroconversion in patients
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Community / KAP
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078
Risk factors for first-year mortality after initiation of maintenance haemodialysis: a hospital-based case-control analysis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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079
Brachiocephalic versus transposed brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula: maturation, primary patency and complications at six months
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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080
Technical success and complications of tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion through the external jugular vein compared with the internal jugular vein
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective comparative study
Comparative / Interventional
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081
Thromboelastography versus conventional coagulation tests for detecting hypercoagulability in maintenance haemodialysis and its association with access thrombosis
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic / Tool Evaluation
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082
Dietary knowledge and adherence to renal diet among maintenance haemodialysis patients and their association with serum phosphorus and potassium
Haemodialysis & Vascular Access
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Community / KAP
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083
Serum and effluent vancomycin levels after intraperitoneal dosing in peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis and their association with cure
Peritoneal Dialysis
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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084
Direct and indirect costs of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis versus maintenance haemodialysis under the national dialysis programme
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Comparative / Interventional