A5069740865- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Sports Performance and Training
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
Ljubljana University Medical Centre
2015-2024
University of Ljubljana
2005-2024
University Medical Center
2005-2009
Klinički bolnički centar Osijek
2002
Očesna Klinika UKC Ljubljana
2002
Objective . To document the effect of a diet free from animal-sourced nutrients on body composition indices. Methods This was nonrandomized interventional (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn fontstyle="italic">241</mml:mn></mml:math>)-control id="M2"><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn fontstyle="italic">84</mml:mn></mml:math>) trial with 10-week, low-fat, plant-based supplemented two daily meal replacements....
Hemodialysis (HD) patients have lower functional abilities compared to healthy people, and this is associated with physical activity in everyday life. This may affect their quality of life, but research on topic limited. Therefore, the present study aimed determine relationship between habitual life HD controls. Ninety-three 140 controls participated study. Quality was assessed using a 36-item medical outcomes short-form health survey (SF-36). Human Activity Profile (HAP) used assess...
Abstract Background The majority of sera from patients with primary membranous nephropathy have autoantibodies against the M ‐type phospholipase A 2 receptor ( PLA R ) which is expressed on human podocytes. rabbit variant attaches to collagen type IV via fibronectin II domain, also present in . Design To assess whether 2R involved attachment , we conducted a cell adhesion assay collagen‐coated surface using ‐transfected and mock‐transfected embryonic kidney HEK cells. test hypothesis that...
We performed a review of large incident peritoneal dialysis cohort to establish the impact current practice and that switching hemodialysis.Patients starting between 2004 2010 were included clinical data at start recorded. Competing risk analysis Cox proportional hazards model with time-varying covariate (technique failure) used.Of 286 patients (median age 57 years) followed for median 24.2 months, 76 transplanted 102 died. Outcome probabilities 3 5 years respectively 0.69 0.53 patient...
We evaluated accuracy of urinary liver type fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) for prediction early allograft function and compared it to neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL), diuresis creatinine excretion rate (UCr). Urine samples from 71 consecutive patients were taken 4, 10, 24 48 h after transplantation. classified recipients into two groups: immediate graft (IGF), with more than 70% reduction serum Cr at 7th day post-transplant, delayed (DGF)/slow (SGF) group (DGF - the...
Abstract Intradialytic cycling is a widely used workout mode, whereas added benefit of other exercise modalities remains unknown. This the first randomised controlled trial on effects and sustainability functional training counselling in addition to intradialytic cycling. Patients were randomly assigned kinesiologist-guided (n = 20, experimental group) or only control over 16 weeks. The group attended predialysis eight weeks afterward performed at home for next primary study endpoint was...
In Europe, the number of elderly end-stage kidney disease patients is increasing. Few those receive peritoneal dialysis (PD), as many cannot perform PD autonomously. Assisted programmes are available in most European countries, but percentage receiving assisted varies considerably. Hence, we assessed which factors associated with availability an programme at a centre level and whether this proportion home patients.An online survey was sent to healthcare professionals nephrology units. After...
Hemodialysis (HD) patients frequently experience cognitive and physical impairments due to various factors, including age, comorbidities, the demanding nature of treatment. This study explores impact a 12 week integrated training program on functional capacity HD.
Zdravljenje s hemodializo prinaša v življenja bolnikov mnogo sprememb, zdravstvenih zapletov in zahtev po prilagajanju. Bolniki kronično ledvično boleznijo imajo pogosto težave tudi kognitivnim delovanjem, ki se z napredovanjem bolezni poglabljajo. Namen naše raziskave je bil oceniti kognitivne sposobnosti na hemodializnem zdravljenju. V raziskavo bilo vključenih 44 udeležencev iz programa kronične hemodialize dializnem centru Kliničnega oddelka za nefrologijo Univerzitetnega kliničnega...
This study was designed to compare the local peritoneal and systemic inflammatory effects of a conventional lactate-based (Lac) dialysis (PD) solution new biocompatible bicarbonate/lactate-based (Bic/Lac) having low concentration glucose degradation products.26 stable, prevalent PD patients were enrolled in this prospective study. They sequentially underwent 3 months therapy with Lac Bic/Lac randomized order. Flow cytometry used measure expression molecules on cells overnight effluent...
Objectives Six-minute walk test in dialysis population hasn't been consistently evaluated for the isolated impact of renal failure and other predictive factors. We measured six-minute distance patients representative low level comorbidity searched potentially modifiable factors performance dyspnea. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with hemodialysis (N = 90) control subjects 140). Main outcome measures: dyspnea severity using 10-item Borg scale. Results Median decreased from 600m...
Background & aimsPhysical performance deficits in kidney failure predict mortality and quality of life. We aimed to quantify multiple motor abilities, investigate associations lean fat tissue content with test results analyzed sarcopenic individuals adipose excess.MethodsNinety hemodialysis patients 140 healthy controls performed 6-minute walk test, gait speed measurement, sit-to-stand time up go tests, upper extremity handgrip tapping Stork balance forward bend flexibility tests. Human...
An effective lifestyle strategy to reduce cardiovascular diseases risk (CVD) factors is needed. We examined the effects of a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) program on dietary intake and (CV) in 151 adults (mean 39.6 (SD 12.5) years). Adherence was categorised into short-, medium- long-term (years: (0.5–<2), (2–<5) (5–10)), for both genders separately. Dietary intakes were assessed, fasting blood lipids pressure (BP) measured, % participants reaching guideline recommended targets...
The goal of vascular access creation is to achieve a functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or graft (AVG). An autologous has been shown be superior AVG central venous catheters (CVCs) with lowest rate re-intervention, but vessel obstruction immaturity accounts for 20 % 54% cases primary failure AVF. This review focused on the factors influencing maturation; indication and timing preoperative mapping/creation access; ultrasound parameters AVF/AVG; early postoperative complications following...
Abstract The aim of our research was to analyse the reliability and validity judging on all women's apparatuses sessions (qualification, round finals apparatus finals) at World University Games‐Universiade 2009 in Belgrade. For assessment, mean absolute rank deviations judges’ execution scores were calculated. consistency Cronbach's alpha coefficient, intra‐class correlations, Armor's theta Kendall's W coefficient Vault floor exercise with highest lowest score dispersion. overall individual...
In the present study, reliability and validity of judging at European championship in Berlin 2011 were analysed results compared to a different level gymnastic competition - Universiade 2009 Belgrade. For consistency assessment, mean absolute judge deviation from final execution score, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, intra-class correlations (ICC) Armor's theta coefficient calculated. assessment deviations judges' scores, Kendall's concordance W ANOVA eta-squared values used. general was above...
Background. This study was designed to compare the effects of a conventional lactate-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution (D) and new biocompatible bicarbonate/lactate-based with low concentration glucose degradation products (P) on ultrafiltration (UF) other membrane indices. Methods. Twenty-six stable, prevalent PD patients were enrolled in this prospective study. They sequentially underwent 3 months therapy D P randomized order. Daily, overnight 4-h UF PET measured indices also...
Objective We evaluated the nutrient adequacy of a well-planned supplemented whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet as component an ongoing community lifestyle optimization program. investigated contributions nutrients from foods and supplements meal replacement (SMR) separately (foods, SMR) combined (vs recommendations) well food group intake, both according to sex.Method Our cross-sectional study included 151 healthy, active participants (aged 39.6 years) who were on Western-type when they...
Association of higher serum levels uremic toxins and inflammatory markers with poorer physical performance is understudied. We measured the six-minute walk test (6MWT), 10 repetition sit-to-stand (STS-10), handgrip strength (HGS), Human Activity Profile (HAP) questionnaire score in 90 prevalent hemodialysis patents, low comorbidity to reduce potential confounding concomitant disease. Midweek pre-dialysis asymmetric dimethyl-arginine (ADMA), β2-microglobulin (B2M), high-sensitivity C-reactive...