ABSTRACT Peritoneal dialysis (PD) outcomes analysis presents challenges due to heterogeneous outcomes. Our study aims evaluate mortality, transition hemodialysis (HD), and kidney transplant (KT) rates investigate potential baseline patient characteristics influencing these We conducted an observational retrospective registry‐based single‐center cohort involving 722 incident adult PD patients admitted between 1985 2022. Follow‐up duration extended from initiation the first occurrence of death...

A nutrition transition is occurring in the urban areas of developing countries, where street food makes an important contribution to daily intake.We aimed characterise offer Maputo, Mozambique, and evaluate nutritional composition most common homemade foods.A cross-sectional study was conducted 2014. Streets surroundings (500 m buffer) randomly selected public transport stops KaMpfumu district, were canvassed identify all vending sites ( n = 968). Information regarding site characteristics...

Abstract Background Urban areas in central Asia are currently undergoing nutrition transition. Street food is very popular, but the specific foods available and their nutritional composition unknown. The aim was to describe availability macronutrient of street Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Results Trained interviewers collected data on vending sites’ characteristics ( n = 596). Samples most commonly drinks were 80 homemade; 40 industrial). Macronutrients quantified through chemical analysis. Fruit,...

Abstract Street food is popular in Eastern Europe, but its diversity and nutritional value are unknown. This study aimed to characterise the street environment Chişinău, Moldova, including vending sites vendors, availability composition of foods beverages. All (single point sale) located a 1-km buffer centred on main public market were systematically selected ( n 439; 328 participants). Data sites’ characteristics (mobility, type physical set-up access electricity), operating periods...

Street food makes a significant contribution to the diet of many dwellers in low- and middle-income countries its trade is well-developed activity central Asian region. However, data on purchase nutritional value still scarce. This study aimed describe street purchasing patterns Asia, according time place purchase. A multicentre cross-sectional was conducted 2016/2017 main urban areas four countries: Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) Almaty (Kazakhstan)....

This study aimed to describe street food purchases in cities from Central Asia, considering customers’ characteristics and the nutritional composition of foods beverages. Cross-sectional studies were conducted 2016/2017 Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) Almaty (Kazakhstan). Direct observation was used collect data on made by customers, selected random systematic sampling. Nutritional estimated using chemical analyses, tables or labels. A total 714 customers...

Objective: To describe the availability and nutritional composition of commonly available street foods in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Methods: 384 food vending sites (in 10 public markets) were assessed; information on sites' characteristics samples most (81 homemade; 40 industrial) collected for chemical analysis. Results: Fruit, beverages other than fruit 1.0%, 47.4% 92.7% all sites. Homemade (e.g., bread, main dishes, snacks, pastries, sandwiches, cakes) 63.4% stationary sites, while industrial...

Street food (SF) and takeaway (TAF) are important sources of out-of-home meals in urban Bosnia Herzegovina, where diet-related non-communicable diseases growing rapidly. This study aimed to characterise SF TAF purchased areas regarding customers’ characteristics the nutritional composition foods beverages. A cross-sectional was conducted Sarajevo Banja Luka 2017. (n = 194) vending sites 154) were selected through random systematic sampling. Data on items collected by direct observation....

The assessment of weight status is important in many epidemiological studies, but its direct measurement not always possible. Self-reported and height are often used, although previous research reported low accuracy. This study aimed to test the ability trained observers accurately estimate adults using structured observation. A cross-sectional was conducted. For each participant, were estimated categories, recorded Stunkard’s body figures, by two observers. Height also measured,...

Objective Describing the availability and nutritional composition of most commonly available street foods in Ashgabat , Turkmenistan. Methods One hundred sixty-one food vending sites (six public markets) were assessed, through a collection data on sites' characteristics availability, samples (21 homemade; 11 industrial), for chemical analysis. Results Fruit, beverages, other than fruit 6.8, 29.2, 91.9% all sites, respectively. Regarding latter, 52.7% sold only homemade products (main dishes,...

The aim was to characterise the extent of processing and nutritional composition street foods offered in Maputo, Mozambique. A cross-sectional study conducted October-November 2014 urban district KaMpfumu. Twenty public transport stops were randomly selected, around which 500 meters buffers drawn. All streets within these canvassed identify all food vending sites. Street offer assessed through interviews. Nutritional estimated using standardised recipes (for homemade foods), labels...

This study aimed to describe the street food purchased and its nutritional value in Chișinău, Moldova. A cross-sectional was conducted 68 vending sites. Data on items were collected through direct observation. Nutritional composition estimated chemical analyses, tables or nutrition labels. From 151 customers observed, two-thirds industrial items, most commonly buns/cakes/cookies (15.2%), soft drinks/industrial juices (15.2%) confectionery (10.6%). The purchases energy dense (median: 362...

This study aimed to describe street food and takeaway purchasing patterns in Sarajevo Banja Luka, throughout the day by city location. A cross-sectional evaluation of customers was conducted 2017. All eligible vending sites (n = 348) vicinity selected markets bus stops were included. Data on items purchased, time geographic location purchases collected. total 755 purchased 929 items. Takeaway venues showed higher customer influx (5.0 vs. 2.0 observed per 10 min observation, p < 0.001)...

Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is an important cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) that has been historically associated with the presence urine eosinophils (UE). In more recent studies, this association between AIN and UE grown weaker and, to our knowledge, only one study used biopsy as diagnosis standard. years, new AKI biomarkers, such interleukin-9 tumour necrosis factor-α, have gained interest, yet these are not widely available. To investigate performance screening test in cases...

A literacia nutricional é um componente fulcral da em saúde, e tem sido associada positivamente à prática de uma alimentação saudável. Os instrumentos atuais medição deste conceito têm a desvantagem depender bastante capacidade dos participantes para ler ou fazer cálculos matemáticos, dificultando sua aplicação indivíduos com baixa escolaridade. Avaliam apenas conhecimentos teóricos, pelo que também não refletem diretamente relação entre estes escolhas alimentares adequadas. O projeto NUTLY...

Street food is part of the Eastern European gastronomy, but there a knowledge gap on availability and nutritional composition. The aim was to investigate street takeaway composition in Sarajevo Banja Luka, Bosnia Herzegovina. vending sites were included. Information sites' characteristics availability, samples most commonly available foods collected (Sarajevo: 80 homemade; 39 industrial, Luka: 40 industrial), for chemical analysis (total fat, lipid profile, sodium potassium). Among selling...

The aim was to describe the price of homemade street foods in four cities Central Asia and Eastern Europe analyze its association with energy density, macronutrients, sodium potassium contents. Cross-sectional evaluations food vending sites were conducted Dushanbe, Tajikistan (n = 562), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 384), Almaty, Kazakhstan 236) Chișinău, Moldova 89) 2016-2017. Information on available, including price, systematically collected; most commonly available 64) sampled for chemical...