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  1. Nutrition Education Models for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
    Khor BH, Sumida K, Scholes-Robertson N, Chan M, Lambert K, Kramer H, et al.
    Semin Nephrol, 2023 Mar;43(2):151404.
    PMID: 37598539 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2023.151404
    Nutrition is an integral component in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and kidney health professionals play a crucial role in educating patients on dietary interventions for CKD. Several dietary modifications are indicated for CKD that require frequent adaptations with CKD progression and with underlying metabolic disturbances. However, poor adherence to dietary interventions is not uncommon among patients with CKD. An effective education program on nutrition intervention consists of providing knowledge and developing skills that are necessary to support behavioral change. The application of theoretical models of behavioral change such as social cognitive theory and the transtheoretical model in nutrition intervention has been reported to be effective in promoting changes in dietary habits. This review summarizes the evidence supporting the application of theoretical models as strategies to enhance nutrition education for patients with CKD. In addition, digital technologies are gaining interest in empowering patients and facilitating nutrition management in patients with CKD. This review also examines the applications of the latest digital technologies guided by behavioral theory in facilitating patients' changes in dietary intake patterns and lifestyle habits.
  2. Urinary Tract Infection Prevention and Treatment
    Bavanandan S, Keita N
    Semin Nephrol, 2023 Sep;43(5):151468.
    PMID: 38403525 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2023.151468
    Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infections encountered by health care professionals. In women, the lifetime incidence of urinary tract infections may be up to 40% to 50%, of whom a further 40% may have recurrent infections. Urinary tract infections are associated with significant morbidity and potential mortality-they may be complicated by frequent recurrences, kidney damage, sepsis, and preterm birth, as well as collateral damage of antimicrobial use, which includes Clostridium difficile colitis and selection of drug-resistant organisms. There are personal costs such as reduced quality of life in patients affected by recurrent urinary tract infections, and societal impacts resulting from absenteeism and health care costs. In this review, we discuss the definitions and classifications, pathogenesis, and current principles of management and prevention of urinary tract infections. Semin Nephrol 43:x-xx © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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