ISSN 1927-1239 print ISSN 1927-1247 online Journal Access: Open Access, Semiannually Publisher: Elmer Press Inc Journal scope: World Journal of Nephrology and Urology (WJNU) is an international, peer-reviewed journal, publishing original contributions describing basic research and clinical investigation of nephrology and urology, on the cellular, molecular, prevention, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis aspects. Indexed and covered by: Chemical Abstract (CA); Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ); Google; Google Scholar
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The Impact of Sociodemographic and Psychological Variables on Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Disease: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Study in Greece
Renal failure is a chronic disease that can have serious effects on patients’ quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of QoL to sociodemographic variables (gender, age, education, marital status) as well as clinical variables (self-reported mental health, depression and anxiety) in end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD). For this purpose, measures assessing QoL as well as mental health were used. A total of 144 in-centre haemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/PD) patients were administered the WHOQOL-BREF, GHQ-28, CES-D and STAI questionnaires. Full Text
Vol. 1, No. 4-5, Oct 2012
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Case Report
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Atheroembolic Renal Disease and Anticoagulants use: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Umabala Pasupala, Mihail Soare, Sandy Dianne, Rute Paixao, Beth Fromkin, Mariana Berho, Mauro Braun |
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A Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ureter
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Omer A Raheem, Emam Elmusharaf, Rowan G Casey, Ted McDermott |
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Cutaneous Metastases From Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis: A Case Report
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Mitsuru Komeya, Tamami Sahoda, Shinpei Sugiura, Takuto Sawada, Kazuo Kitami, Youichi Iemoto |
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Two Male Siblings With Alport Syndrome
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Anggoro B. Hartopo, Iri Kuswadi, Hartono Hartono |
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Letter to the Editor