Lister Hospital

Diagnostic Accuracy and Renal Safety of Carbon Dioxide Angiography in Lower Limb Angiography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background/Objectives: Iodinated contrast media (ICM) used in lower limb angiography carry risks of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and allergic reactions, particularly in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and renal dysfunction. Carbon dioxide (CO2) angiography o...

Oral beta-D-glucan challenge to assess gut permeability in subjects receiving haemodialysis

Abstract Background Beta-D-glucan (BDG) levels are elevated in people receiving haemodialysis (HD), perhaps reflecting translocation of dietary BDG and gut-derived microbial products, and are a putative cause of HD-associated inflammation. BDG has been advocated as a marker of in...