Central venous catheters and biofilms: where do we stand in 2017?

M Gominet, F Compain, C Beloin, D Lebeaux - Apmis, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
The use of central venous catheters (CVC) is associated with a risk of microbial colonization
and subsequent potentially severe infection. Microbial contamination of the catheter leads to …

[HTML][HTML] The efficacy of taurolidine containing lock solutions for the prevention of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections: a systematic review and meta …

CH Van Den Bosch, B Jeremiasse… - Journal of Hospital …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The incidence of central venous catheter (CVC)-related bloodstream infections is high in
patients requiring a long-term CVC. Therefore, infection prevention is of the utmost …

CATERPILLAR-study protocol: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing taurolidine-citrate-heparin to heparin-only lock solutions for the prevention …

CH van den Bosch, Y Loeffen, AFW van der Steeg… - BMJ open, 2023‏ - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction The efficacy of taurolidine containing lock solutions for the prevention of central
line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in paediatric oncology patients is still …

Efficacy of 4% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (T-EDTA) catheter lock solution in home parenteral nutrition patients: a quality improvement evaluation

J Hill, R Garner - The Journal of Vascular Access, 2021‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: A functioning and reliable central venous access device is fundamental for
home parenteral nutrition patients to administer essential nutrition. Complications of central …

Linagliptin versus sitagliptin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

K Keshavarz, F Lotfi, E Sanati, M Salesi… - DARU Journal of …, 2017‏ - Springer
Background Diabetes is one of the most common chronic and costly diseases worldwide
and type 2 diabetes is the most common type which accounts for about 90% of cases with …

A systematic review on economic evaluation studies of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the Middle East and North Africa

MA Nagi, PEN Dewi, M Thavorncharoensap… - … Health Economics and …, 2021‏ - Springer
Introduction Due to the increase in healthcare budget constraint, economic evaluation (EE)
evidence is increasingly required to inform resource allocation decisions. This study aimed …

[HTML][HTML] The CATERPILLAR study: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing a taurolidine–citrate–heparin lock solution to a heparin-only lock …

CH van den Bosch, YGT Loeffen… - Journal of Hospital …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Summary Background Taurolidine–citrate (–heparin) lock solutions (TCHL) are suggested
as a promising and safe method for the prevention of central-line-associated bloodstream …

Home hemodialysis associated infection—The “Achilles' Heel” of intensive hemodialysis

CK Poon, CT Chan - Hemodialysis International, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Home hemodialysis (HHD) is emerging as an important alternate renal replacement therapy.
Although there are multiple clinical advantages with HHD, concerns surrounding increased …

[PDF][PDF] Self-care agency and its influential factors in hemodialysis patients

M Soodmand, G Ghasemzadeh… - Iran Journal of …, 2019‏ - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
Abstract Background & Aims: Hemodialysis is currently a common treatment for chronic
renal disease, which is associated with numerous limitations in the physical, mental and …

[HTML][HTML] Taurolidine sensitivity of eryptosis, the suicidal erythrocyte death

M Fink, A Al Mamun Bhuyan… - Cellular Physiology and …, 2018‏ - karger.com
Background/Aims: The taurine derivative Taurolidine is effective against diverse bacteria
and tumor growth. In the treatment of cancer, the substance is effective in part by triggering …