https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:15358 Wed 11 Apr 2018 13:14:27 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:496 Thu 25 Jul 2013 09:09:56 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:179 Thu 25 Jul 2013 09:09:31 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:180 80%. Such patients have a reduced quality of life and impaired social function. However, while effective treatment is now readily available, its utilization by such patients is unknown. Patients and Methods. ED in 40- to 70-year-old males was evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), a self-administered questionnaire. Of the 42 pre-dialysis and dialysis patients and the 44 patients with normal renal function or mild renal dysfunction who were studied, those who believed that they suffered from ED also were asked what remedies they had tried, as well as their success. Results. ED was found more commonly in the dialysis/pre-dialysis group when compared to the group with normal or mildly impaired renal function (79% vs. 27%, p < 0.01). Furthermore, dialysis/pre-dialysis patients with ED were less likely to use sexual intercourse substitutes or to attempt medical therapy when compared to the normal/mildly impaired group (18% vs. 42%, p < 0.05). Conclusion. Severe ESRD not only causes ED but is associated with a relative reluctance of patients to seek a remedy despite experiencing sexual dissatisfaction. The detection of ED in this population by the treating physician is critical and should lead to an active program that includes behavior modification.]]> Thu 25 Jul 2013 09:09:30 AEST ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:30003 Thu 13 Jan 2022 10:28:39 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:11295 0.1). Approximately 71% of SBP readings with the DESK position were within ±10 mmHg, whereas it was 62.5% and 34% for HORIZONTAL and SHOULDER positions, respectively. Wrist DBP attained category D with BHS criteria with all three arm positions. Bland–Altman plots illustrated that the wrist monitor systematically underestimated SBP and DBP values. However a reading adjustment of 5 and 10 mmHg for SBP and DBP (DESK position) resulted in improvement with 75% and 77% of the readings being within 10 mmHg (grade B), respectively. AAMI criteria were not fulfilled due to heterogeneity. The findings also showed that the mismatch between the mercury and wrist-cuff systolic BP readings was directly associated with pulse pressure. In conclusion the DESK position produces the most accurate readings when compared to the mercury device. Although wrist BP measurement may underestimate BP measured compared to a mercury device, an adjustment by 5 and 10 mmHg for SBP and DBP, respectively, creates a valid result with the DESK position. Nevertheless, considering the observed variations and the possible impact of arterial stiffness, individual clinical validation is recommended.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:11:59 AEDT ]]> https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:5110 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:48:52 AEDT ]]>