New data suggest that arteriovenous fistulas compared with prosthetic grafts may not be a superior predialysis approach to vascular access for haemodialysis in patients aged ≥80 years. However, the ...

Promoting AVF use seems to have done little to change the frequency of CVC use, study shows. SAN FRANCISCO—The use of central venous catheters (CVC) for dialysis access has not changed despite an ...

The odds of starting hemodialysis with an arteriovenous fistula are 31% lower for women compared with men. Despite the “fistula first” campaign, women, especially black women, are less likely than men ...

LACONIA — For his work with Fistula First, a national vascular access improvement initiative, Dr. Noshi Ishak of the Central New England Kidney Center has been recognized for maintaining a consistent ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) is a connection created between an artery and a vein. People with end-stage kidney disease often need an AV fistula in their arm as a way to provide access for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found one-fifth of surgeons diverged from recommended best practice guidelines by using an ...

An AV fistula may fail for various reasons, including low or poor blood flow, failure to mature, excessive pain, a sclerotic vein, and a thrombotic vein. Failure can be disheartening to a patient who ...

Introduction The UN General Assembly in 2018 passed a resolution to eliminate obstetric fistula within a decade. Because the ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a method commonly used for providing long-term nutrition for patients unable to swallow but with a functioning gastrointestinal tract (Stefan et al, 1989).