Clinical utility of far-infrared therapy for improvement of vascular access blood flow and pain control in hemodialysis patients
Background: Maintenance of a well-functioning vascular access and minimal needling pain are important goals for achieving adequate dialysis and improving the quality of life in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Far-infrared (FIR) therapy may improve endothelial function and increase access blood flow (Qa)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Nephrology
2016-03-01
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Series: | Kidney Research and Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913215300656 |