Ahmed Atris

Antibiotic catheter lock: An adjunct therapy for recurrent tunneled hemodialysis catheter infections

The objective of the study is to evaluate the use of antibiotic catheter locks in reducing recurrent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in hemodialysis (HD) patients. This prospective case series was conducted at ASeeb Renal Dialysis Center, from September 2022 to A...

Identifying key prognostic indicators for extended hemodialysis survival: A comprehensive analysis of clinical, laboratory, and demographic factors

Objectives: Although maintenance dialysis prevents death from uremia, mortality among patients with end-stage kidney disease-ESKD remains high. Hence, this study aims to detect the demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters that contribute to long-term survival on hemodialy...