Hemodialysis morbidity and mortality: links to patient non-compliance.

abstract：:The vasculature wall is an active, integrated organ composed of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as other cell types depending on the specific vascular segment (e.g. fibroblasts in many vascular regions). The vascular wall is not static; the vascular components (cells and extracellular matri...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Dubey RK,Jackson EK,Rupprecht HD,Sterzel RB

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to explain the rationale and limitations for use of mineralocorticoid receptor blockers (MRBs) for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies in animal models of CKD demonstrate that blockade of the mineraloco...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Toto RD

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hyperphosphatemia remains an important aspect in the management of end-stage renal disease patients. Consequently, there is a need for new, efficient and well-tolerated phosphate binders. In this review, a new phosphate-binding drug, lanthanum carbonate, with an attractive preclinical efficacy profile...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Behets GJ,Verberckmoes SC,D'Haese PC,De Broe ME

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial evidence indicates that the adverse effects of hypertension on the kidney depend on the degree to which systemic blood pressure elevations are transmitted to the renal microvasculature. Such blood pressure transmission and consequent susceptibility to hypertensive renal damage is markedly exacerbated in st...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Bidani AK,Griffin KA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We discuss how recent findings obtained in disorders of phosphate metabolism in humans and in animal models have provided insights into the pathogenesis of renal stone formation and bone demineralization. RECENT FINDINGS:Mice that are null for the sodium-phosphate cotransporter (NPT)2a gene (NPT2a(-/...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Prié D,Beck L,Friedlander G,Silve C

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Phosphate lowering toward the normal range is advocated and widely practiced in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving dialysis. This approach is guided by basic science data and large observational studies that have demonstrated a consistent association between hyperphosphatemia and adverse ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Wald R,Thorpe KE,Walsh MW

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute hypertension provokes a rapid decrease in proximal tubule salt and water reabsorption that increases the levels of sodium chloride at the macula densa, the error signal to increase arteriolar resistance to autoregulate renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate, and contributes to pressure natriuresis. The ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Magyar CE,McDonough AA

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental animal models and cell culture techniques, highlighting the central role of glucose metabolism, have provided important insight into the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Microalbuminuria and other candidate phenotypic or genotypic markers for the early onset of disease are discussed. Management recom...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Mogyorósi A,Ziyadeh FN

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Non-valvular atrial fibrillation is common in patients with severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and historically patients have been treated with vitamin K antagonists (VKA). However, these agents have questionable efficacy and are associated with increased bleeding risk. Non-vitamin K oral anticoagula...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kalra PA,Burlacu A,Ferro CJ,Covic A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Klotho is a transmembrane protein that acts as a co-receptor for fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). Recent investigations have discovered the presence of Klotho in bone-forming osteoblasts and osteocytes. This review summarizes emerging literature on the roles of bone Klotho in mineral and bone meta...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Komaba H,Lanske B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension in kidney transplant patients is a common complication that affects long-term patient and allograft survival. Although multifactorial in nature, at least two causes can be corrected by surgical or radiologic intervention--stenosis and native kidney-associated hypertension. Unfortunately, the current immun...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Curtis JJ

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristic structure of polarized proximal tubule cells is drastically altered by the onset of ischemic acute renal failure. Distinctive apical brush border microvilli disruption occurs rapidly and in a duration-dependent fashion. Microvillar membranes internalize into the cytosol of the cell or are shed into ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ashworth SL,Molitoris BA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The association between dysbiosis and CKD is well established. This review focuses on the current understanding of microbiome, in normal individuals and CKD patients, in order to hypothesize how to correct uremic toxins levels and preserve the renal function and reduce associated comorbidities. Here w...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Caggiano G,Cosola C,Di Leo V,Gesualdo M,Gesualdo L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acid-base (H and HCO3) transport in the kidney is crucial for maintaining blood pH, cellular pH and excreting metabolic acid. HCO3 transport in the kidney is mediated by HCO3 transporter proteins which occur in two gene families in humans, vertebrates and invertebrates (SLC4 and SLC26). Since SLC26 tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Romero MF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:MRI can noninvasively assess the structure and function of the kidney in a single MRI scan session. This review summarizes recent advancements in functional renal MRI techniques, with a particular focus on clinical applications. RECENT FINDINGS:A number of MRI techniques now provide measures of relev...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Mahmoud H,Buchanan C,Francis ST,Selby NM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated serum uric acid is a frequent finding in patients with kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. Intrarenal ischaemia, induced by hypertension, increased sympathetic nervous system activity, and hyperinsulinaemia have all been implicated in reduced renal clearance of urate. This frequently results in elevate...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Culleton BF

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dopamine is one of the major natriuretic hormone. It acts as an autocrine or paracrine factor to inhibit Na+ transport in several tubular segments. Na+,K(+)-ATPase is an important target protein for dopamine. Studies of the tubular effects of dopamine have provided new information about the coupling of dopamine to int...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Aperia A

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this mini-review is to highlight some unresolved questions and controversies in the evolving story of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) nephropathy. RECENT FINDINGS:We highlight studies that introduce complexity in unraveling the mechanisms whereby APOL1 risk variant alleles cause disease. The...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kruzel-Davila E,Skorecki K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemical identification and functional characterization of endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors varies depending on vascular size, vascular bed and species. Three major candidates are the epoxyeicosatrienoic acids, cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid, potassium ion and hydrogen peroxide. Additio...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Campbell WB,Gauthier KM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proximal tubule in the kidney is a main organ for the metabolic clearance of small peptide hormones, and is intensively involved in reabsorption, storage and homeostatic regulation of different vitamins. Recently, the endocytic membrane protein megalin has been shown to bind several smaller peptides, including ins...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Christensen EI,Birn H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension is an important risk factor for adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease. This review compares blood pressure measurements obtained in the clinic with those obtained outside the clinic to predict cardiovascular and renal injury and out...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Agarwal R

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suspected that abnormalities of the L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway could underlie certain forms of hypertension. In this review, we will consider the role of nitric oxide in primary and secondary models of experimental hypertension and discuss potential abnormalities of the L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Arnal JF,Michel JB,Harrison DG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of the popular belief that "nervous tension," "stress," and hypertension are causally related, it has been difficult to prove a role of autonomic dysfunction in the genesis of essential hypertension. There are three major reasons for this: 1) autonomic function cannot be assessed with one simple test, 2) the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Julius S

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tests have become available that not only give an index of iron stores and availability but also provide an integrated assessment of the efficacy of its utilization. This has allowed the revision of previously accepted criteria of iron deficiency as well as the most appropriate strategies for iron administration. By o...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： van Zyl-Smit R

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is currently a major debate on the mechanisms of albuminuria, and this review appraises recent studies in this area. RECENT FINDINGS:The traditional view of albuminuria is that it is the result of damage to an essentially impermeable glomerular barrier. However, over the years, critical evidenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Comper WD,Russo LM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The renin-angiotensin system, traditionally viewed as a circulatory system, has significantly expanded in the last two decades to include independently regulated local systems in several tissues, newly identified active products of angiotensin II, and new receptors and functions of renin-angiotensin s...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kumar R,Singh VP,Baker KM

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent efforts in identifying with-no-lysine kinase 4 (WNK4) as a physiological intracellular chloride sensor and exploring regulators of intracellular chloride concentration ([Cl-]i) in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). RECENT FINDINGS:The discovery of WNK1's chloride-bindin...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Chen JC,Lin MX,Cheng CJ

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00