Role of collaborative care models including pharmacists in improving blood pressure management in chronic kidney disease patients.

abstract：:The precise adaptation of renal sodium excretion to systemic needs is to a large extent achieved by the regulation of sodium re-absorption in the aldosterone-sensitive distal nephron. Transcellular sodium re-absorption by the segment-specific cells of the aldosterone-sensitive distal nephron (often called principal ce...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Verrey F

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (phosphate) oxidase [NAD(P)H oxidase] are both expressed in tubular epithelial cells within the renal medulla, particularly the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (mTALH). Thick ascending limbs contribute to long-ter...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Evans RG,Fitzgerald SM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The amiloride-sensitive epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) plays a major role in the regulation of sodium transport in the collecting duct and hence sodium balance. This review describes recent findings in the regulation of ENaC function by serine proteases in particular and other regulatory aspects. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hamm LL,Feng Z,Hering-Smith KS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Emerging evidence supports an important role for the heme oxygenase system in the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy. This review attempts to collect these wide-ranging data and summarize the recent progress in the field. RECENT FINDINGS:New studies looking at heme oxygenase depletion in a variety of...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： George EM,Granger JP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been an increasing focus on renovascular disease, particularly in renal failure, and on the role of renal angioplasty and stenting. Significant improvements have occurred in non-invasive imaging techniques. This review concentrates on the recent developments in imaging that specifically targets the renal art...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Reidy JF

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Development of the mammalian kidney is a complex process involving numerous signals and signaling pathways. Other complex tissues have benefited enormously from studies in lower, simpler organisms. The present review provides an update on what we have learned from the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster,...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Cagan R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Autonomic dysfunction is well recognized in chronic kidney disease. The baroreflex arc is an important component of the autonomic nervous system and influences vasodilatation and heart rate in response to information derived from baroreceptors located in the aorta and common carotid arteries. Appropri...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Chesterton LJ,McIntyre CW

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crystals of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate bind to anionic molecules on the apical surface of renal collecting duct cells. Atomic arrays on crystal faces interact stereospecifically with cell-surface anions to bind crystals that nucleate in tubular fluid, or those that nucleate directly on the plasma membrane. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Lieske JC,Toback FG

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cells in renal medullas are exposed to a high concentration of salt during antidiuresis. They adapt in part by accumulating myo-inositol, glycine betaine, taurine, and other amino acids by transporting them from the interstitial fluid. This transport is osmotically regulated by changes in transcription of the transpor...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Burg MB

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is an inevitable complication in solid organ transplantation. Limiting this injury can increase patient and graft survival and can decrease complications associated with transplantation. We provide an extensive literature review analyzing the available evidence for is...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Nadarajah L,Yaqoob MM,McCafferty K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:African-Americans are more likely than Caucasians to develop hypertension-related end-stage renal disease. Elevations in blood pressure levels clearly potentiate pre-existing renal disease and also contribute to kidney injury independently of other primary renal diseases in this cohort. Until recently...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kaperonis N,Bakris G

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, studies in humans have not shown conclusively that low-protein diets ameloriate the progression of renal disease. However, recent trials have demonstrated that, in patients with advanced renal insufficiency, low-protein diets may slow the loss of renal function and defer the onset of end-stage renal dise...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Klahr S

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is increasing evidence that endothelin receptor blockade and, in particular, ET(A) receptor blockade not only confers protection against proteinuric renal disease in diabetes but also confers vasculoprotection. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent clinical trials using ET(A) receptor blockade in treating pro...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jandeleit-Dahm KA,Watson AM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we discuss how the genetic hypercalciuric stone-forming (GHS) rats, which closely model idiopathic hypercalciuria and stone formation in humans, provide insights into the pathophysiology and consequences of clinical hypercalciuria. RECENT FINDINGS:Hypercalciuria in the GHS rats is due...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Frick KK,Krieger NS,Bushinsky DA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a serious diabetic complication despite the use of widely employed interventions such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and glucose-lowering treatments. Accumulation of methylglyoxal, a highly reactive glucose metabolite and a major precursor in the forma...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hanssen NMJ,Stehouwer CDA,Schalkwijk CG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current article reviews the available literature on the incidence, complications, outcomes, and management of pregnancies in kidney transplant recipients. RECENT FINDINGS:Pregnancy can be a reasonable option for women with a kidney transplant. More than 4700 successful pregnancies have been repor...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Vijayan M,Pavlakis M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to emphasize that single gene disorders are an important and sometimes unrecognized cause of progressive chronic kidney disease. We provide an overview of the benefits of making a genetic diagnosis, the currently available genetic testing methods and examples of diseases ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Armstrong ME,Thomas CP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular endothelial growth factor is a diffusible endothelial cell-specific mitogen and angiogenic factor that can also increase vascular permeability. The vascular endothelial growth factor receptors are specifically expressed on the cell surface of vascular endothelial cells. Recent studies point to vascular endoth...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ferrara N,Bunting S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the current state of knowledge concerning cyclosporine A-induced hypertension after heart transplantation, its pathophysiology and management. The hypothesis is presented that a common molecular mechanism mediates both the immunosuppressive and the hypertensive actions of cyclosporine. The calcium...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Sander M,Victor RG

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of population-based studies and clinical trials have examined the role of blood pressure in renal disease. Recent reports indicate that elevations of blood pressure, even within the normotensive range, may result in renal damage. The available evidence suggests that blood pressure reduction dimini...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Perneger TV,Whelton PK

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Structural biology is one of the most informative disciplines available to biochemical research. It unites technologies that can reveal high-resolution (often atomic) details of the inner workings of biochemical systems. These insights are crucial for an understanding of basic life processes, such as ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Machius M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sirtuins are a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+-dependent enzymes catalyzing target protein deacetylation to modulate cellular metabolism, response to oxidative stress and inflammation, senescence, autophagy and apoptosis. In this review, we provide an overview of recent studies regarding ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Wang W,Li J,Cai L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of the article is to review studies on bone health and oxalate metabolism/therapeutics in the obese rodent model of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and examine pathways to decrease procedural morbidity. RECENT FINDINGS:Compared with controls, RYGB rodents have up to 40-fold more fat in their ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kwenda EP,Rabley AK,Canales BK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The parathyroid hormone (PTH)/parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) receptor belongs to a newly discovered family of G protein-coupled receptors. Members of this family, which have been isolated from mammals, include the receptors for PTH/PTHrP, calcitonin, secretin, growth hormone-releasing hormone, vasoactive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jüppner H

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The nephrology community lacks a unified view of protein sieving through the glomerular capillary wall. The glomerular capillary wall consists of three distinct but closely interacting layers: the fenestrated endothelium, with its glycocalyx; the podocytes, with their interdigitated foot processes and...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jarad G,Miner JH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Obesity is becoming recognized as one of the most important risk factors for the development of hypertension. The purpose of the review is to examine the latest evidence linking hypertension to obesity, summarize the benefits of weight reduction and present results of recent clinical trials evaluating...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Chrostowska M,Szczech R,Narkiewicz K

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have emerged as an effective and safe alternative to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. However, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience an increase in the risk of both thromboembolism and bleeding, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ha JT,Badve SV,Jun M

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of hemodialysis patients die from cardiovascular disease. However, the contribution of myocardial infarction to mortality is relatively minor, despite the fact that coronary artery disease is common in uremic patients. Hypertension seems to be the major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis i...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kooman JP,Leunissen KM

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is substantial evidence to suggest that regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease. Less clear is the extent to which this is caused by blood pressure reduction. This review considers effects of exercise on blood pressure and overall cardiovascular risk in normotensive and hypertensive individua...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Puddey IB,Beilin LJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the current understanding of hemodialysis-mediated clearance of commonly used cardiovascular medications. RECENT FINDINGS:Although cardiovascular drug dialyzability is poorly understood, many drug classes appear to include agents with substantially different degrees of dialyzability. Recent...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Tieu A,Leither M,Urquhart BL,Weir MA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00