Thus, with the advancement of changing technology the mode of providing reference service in the academic libraries are gradually changing. It is now presented to the user in a new and more developed form that is âvirtual reference serviceâ, which is other wise known as âdigital reference serviceâ. 1.
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis have been done since the mid 1940's. Dialysis, as a regular treatment, was begun in 1960 and is now a standard treatment all around the world. CAPD began in 1976. Thousands of patients have been helped by these treatments.
Dialysis Patients. Data regarding the outcomes of peritoneal dialysis. (PD) patients undergoing nephrectomy are limited. In the 20-year retrospective study reported here, we. included patients who underwent nephrectomy and. then subsequently started PD within 1 year (group A) and those who underwent nephrectomy while already.