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Francoeur R, Digiambatista A
Adv Ren Replace Ther . 2001 Oct; 8(4):268-72. PMID: 11593492
Technical considerations for daily short home hemodialysis and nocturnal home hemodialysis plays an important role in the long-term success of such programs. The equipment must be selected based on the...
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Raj D, Ouwendyk M, Francoeur R, Pierratos A
Blood Purif . 2000 Jun; 18(2):97-102. PMID: 10838467
Background/aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of nocturnal hemodialysis (NHD) on serum amino acid (AA) profile. Methods: In a cross-over trial, we studied the AA...
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Raj D, Ouwendyk M, Francoeur R, Pierratos A
Nephrol Dial Transplant . 1999 Dec; 15(1):58-64. PMID: 10607768
Background: beta(2)-Microglobulin (beta(2)m) is a major component of dialysis-related amyloidosis. The available therapeutic options do not permit normalization of the serum beta(2)m level. In a cross-over trial, we studied the...
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Pierratos A, Ouwendyk M, Francoeur R, Vas S, Raj D, Ecclestone A, et al.
J Am Soc Nephrol . 1998 May; 9(5):859-68. PMID: 9596084
There is evidence that high frequency, as well as long duration, hemodialysis provides better clinical outcomes. We developed nocturnal hemodialysis, a new innovative form of renal replacement therapy, which is...
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Mucsi I, Hercz G, Uldall R, Ouwendyk M, Francoeur R, Pierratos A
Kidney Int . 1998 May; 53(5):1399-404. PMID: 9573558
We compared the efficacy and the long-term effects of nocturnal hemodialysis (NHD) versus conventional hemodialysis (CHD) in controlling serum phosphate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients underwent...
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Francoeur R
J Health Hum Serv Adm . 1997 Apr; 19(4):425-41. PMID: 10175521
Numerous alcoholics and alcohol abusers unknown to other agencies enter hospitals for treatment of alcohol-related illnesses. Two well-constructed studies focusing on poor clients enrolled in alcohol rehabilitation programs do not...
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Uldall R, Ouwendyk M, Francoeur R, Wallace L, Sit W, Vas S, et al.
Adv Ren Replace Ther . 1996 Apr; 3(2):133-6. PMID: 8814919
To alleviate the overcrowding of in-center hemodialysis (HD) facilities, we have developed slow nocturnal home hemodialysis (SNHHD), an innovative form of renal replacement therapy. SNHHD is performed 5 to 7...
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Ouwendyk M, Pierratos A, Francoeur R, Wallace L, Sit W, Vas S
J CANNT . 1996 Jan; 6(2):26-8. PMID: 8900806
High costs and overcrowding of dialysis centres are leading to a global crisis in health care provision. We are developing slow nocturnal home hemodialysis (SNHHD) in which patients dialyze for...
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Francoeur R, Vas S, Uldall R
Int J Artif Organs . 1994 Jun; 17(6):331-6. PMID: 7806418
For 3 years starting in April 1989, in a 17-station, in-centre haemodialysis unit at the Toronto Western Hospital, re-use of dialysers was performed using the Renatron-2 Dialyser Reprocessing System with...
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Uldall R, Debruyne M, Besley M, McMillan J, Simons M, Francoeur R
Am J Kidney Dis . 1993 Mar; 21(3):270-7. PMID: 8447303
A new vascular access catheter has been developed (Cook Critical Care, Bloomington, IN) that is suitable for both short-term and long-term hemodialysis. Designed primarily for the internal jugular vein, it...