Discrimination between postinfectious IgA-dominant glomerulonephritis and idiopathic IgA nephropathy.

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the epidemiologic features of acute renal failure related to pregnancy (PRARF) and to evaluate its prognostic impact. METHODS:Retrospective study conducted in a Tunisian intensive care unit over a period of 17 years (1995-2011). Women were included if they were more than 20 weeks pregnant and were ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Bouaziz M,Chaari A,Turki O,Dammak H,Chelly H,Ammar R,Nasri A,Ben Algia N,Bahloul M,Ben Hamida C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, we demonstrated that furosemide improves renal hemodynamics and attenuates ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-associated changes in angiogenesis-related gene expression. However, the effect of furosemide on I/R-induced apoptosis is not known. We utilized a rat model of acute ischemic nephropathy to test the hypothes...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Aravindan N,Aravindan S,Riedel BJ,Weng HR,Shaw AD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determination of fluid overload is important in chronic kidney disease. Early diagnosis and treatment of volume overload may decrease morbidity and mortality. We aimed to determine body composition by using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and studying other clinical characteristics, inferior vena cava diam...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yilmaz Z,Yildirim Y,Oto F,Aydin FY,Aydin E,Kadiroglu AK,Yilmaz ME

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac valve calcification (CVC) and left ventricular (LV) alterations are frequent complication in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We determined the prevalence of CVC and LV hypertrophy (LVH) in ESRD patients before renal replacement therapy and 12 months after peritoneal dialysis (PD). METHODS:A prospect...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Rebić D,Rašić S,Hamzić-Mehmedbašić A,Džemidžić J,Kurtalić E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pentoxifylline (PTX) has been reported to inhibit TNF-alpha production and prevent several types of acute renal failure. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of PTX on the cisplatin-induced acute renal failure in rabbits. Rabbits received a single injection of cisplatin (5 mg/kg, i.p.) with or without PTX...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kim YK,Choi TR,Kwon CH,Kim JH,Woo JS,Jung JS

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic heterogeneity is the main factor for significant variation in the course of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). PKD1 patients have more severe renal outcomes compared with PKD2 patients. Co-inheritance of a mutation in both genes is associated with more severe phenotypes than that found with ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yu C,Li J,Yuan Z,Liu S,Zou L

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The complement system has been recently proposed to play an important role in the pathogenesis of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). This study evaluated the value of serum and kidney deposited C3 in predicting renal outcomes in AAV. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of 47 patients with AAV, who were ca...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Chalkia A,Thomas K,Giannou P,Panagiotopoulos A,Hadziyannis E,Kapota A,Gakiopoulou H,Vassilopoulos D,Petras D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal ischemia-reperfusion injury is a leading cause of acute kidney injury, but its underlying mechanism remains poorly understood and effective therapies are still lacking. Here, we identified lncRNA XLOC_032768 as a novel target in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by analyzing differentially expressed genes of the...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Zhou X,Li Y,Wu C,Yu W,Cheng F

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the kidney in the control of blood pressure has been convincingly demonstrated by several studies. Recent evidence has suggested that subtle acquired tubulointerstitial injury may cause a defect in sodium excretion function, thus leading to salt-sensitive hypertension. There are no reports, however, examin...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： de Magalhães Sartim R,Fantinato Menegon L,de Almeida AR,Rocha Gontijo JA,Aline Boer P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we report a case of acute kidney injury (AKI) due to diarrhea-induced acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in a patient with nephrotic syndrome secondary to biopsy-proven collapsing focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The clinical picture mimicked rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) and motivated ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Rodamilans MF,Barros LL,Carneiro MM,dos Santos WL,Rocha PN

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased vascular calcification and oxidative stress are considered as extra renal risk factors at the pathogenesis cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We investigated matrix Gla protein (MGP) (T-138C, Glu60X, Thr83Ala) and Klotho (Cys370Ser) gene polymorphisms, serum MGP levels, and oxidative stre...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Karsli Ceppioğlu S,Yurdun T,Canbakan M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serious hyperkalemia was reported in 10% of chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients that could lead to arrhythmia and death. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) are well accepted for cardio-protective benefits. The relationship between renin-angiotensin syst...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Lin HH,Yang YF,Chang JK,Ting IW,Kuo HL,Wang IK,Huang CC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylactic effects of N-benzoyl-beta-alanine (betamipron, BP), one of a series of N-acyl amino acids, were examined against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Male Wistar rats were injected i.p. with 6 mg/kg of cisplatin combined with an i.p. BP dose given at various times and various doses. Rats were sacrificed 5 da...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Tokunaga J,Kobayashi M,Nakamura C,Kitagawa A,Arimori K,Nakano M

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adiponectin is secreted specifically by adipose tissue. It was reported that the serum adiponectin level was markedly increased in patients with end-stage renal disease and was positively associated with abnormal renal function in type 2 diabetes. Recently, we found that urinary adiponectin level was significantly inc...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Shimotomai T,Kakei M,Narita T,Koshimura J,Hosoba M,Kato M,Komatsuda A,Ito S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We previously reported renal parenchymal damage in autopsy subjects with stroke or abdominal aortic aneurysm. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between renal histology and clinical characteristics of pat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Niizuma S,Nakamura S,Ishibashi-Ueda H,Yoshihara F,Kawano Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To investigate the effect of Atorvastatin (ATO) and Rosuvastatin (ROS) on blood lipid, high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PA), and transferring (TF) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. METHODS:Eighty MHD patients were enrolled and divided into two group...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Tian J,Hou X,Hu L,Chen T,Wu K,Cai C,Bai X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemodialysis (HD) patients often experience cardiovascular events, that might be related to altered calcium-phosphate metabolism, dyslipidemia, and chronic inflammation in addition to hypertension. Sevelamer, a non-calcium-containing phosphate binder, may improve the lipid profile of HD patients. However, th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yamada K,Fujimoto S,Tokura T,Fukudome K,Ochiai H,Komatsu H,Sato Y,Hara S,Eto T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) is a lysosomal enzyme produced by renal proximal tubular cells and has been widely used as a marker, which indicates a degree of renal tubular damage. An increase in urinary NAG excretion is though to result from the renal tubular damage. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether even...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Fujita H,Narita T,Morii T,Shimotomai T,Yoshioka N,Kakei M,Ito S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A nephrologist in the millennium offers comprehensive care to renal failure patients. Interventional nephrology plays a major role in this new approach. Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center (OBVAMC) is the first federal health care provider in the nation offering such services. Lack of intervention...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Vachharajani TJ,Atray NK

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of nifedipine and piracetam alone or in combination in the protection of renal function and morphology after cyclosporin A (CyA) administration. Thirty healthy mongrel dogs with a mean body weight of 15 kg were sacrificed. Six animals (group C) were given CyA 20 mg/kg bod...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Grekas D,Alivanis P,Kalekou H,Papayianni K,Karamouzis M,Tourkantonis A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for early detection of tubular injury by monitoring changes in the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of renal water in a rat model of myohemoglobinuric glycerol-induced acute renal failure (ARF). Diffusion-weighted MRI was performed concurrently with ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Vexler VS,Roberts TP,Rosenau W

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is limited information on the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) although AKI may contribute to morbidity and mortality. We investigated the incidence of AKI in patients with moderate and severe TBI and the association of AKI with risk factors and outcomes in the...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Moore EM,Bellomo R,Nichol A,Harley N,Macisaac C,Cooper DJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal artery stenosis is an important cause of hypertension and renal failure. When present in a solitary kidney, it is associated with extremely high morbidity and mortality. Although guidelines suggest an aggressive approach by revascularization in these cases, available evidence is too weak and contradict...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Feldman L,Beberashvili I,Averbukh Z,Weissgarten J

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) among community elderly population in Shanghai, China, in order to provide early diagnosis and treatment of CKD, and improve the quality of life for elderly people. METHODS:In all, 24,886 residents (≥65 years old) were selected f...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Huang YP,Zheng T,Zhang DH,Chen LY,Mao PJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the health-related physical fitness for the patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis and determine the suitability of Eurofit Test Battery for adults to decide their health-related physical fitness level. Eighteen patients with end-stage renal disease (ES...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yurdalan SU,Kondu S,Malkoç M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is one of the important mechanisms of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Therefore, this study was designed to explore the potential protective effects of morin and/or hesperidin on oxidative stress in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. This study was performed on 42 Wistar rats. Rats were divided into ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kaltalioglu K,Coskun-Cevher S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) on mesangial matrix in the kidney of diabetic rats and its related mechanisms. METHODS:Diabetic Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) were randomly and evenly divided into two groups: DM + ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Cheng H,Chen C,Wang S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study is a prospective one conducted at Al-Amiri Hospital and including all new cases of chronic renal disease (CRD) seen at the capital area of Kuwait between 1 January 1999 and 30 December 2003. Diagnosis of CRD was based on clinical, laboratory, and radiological features. Kidney biopsies were done when indicate...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： El-Reshaid W,El-Reshaid K,Kapoor M,Hakim A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medication errors are ongoing problems among hospitalized patients especially those with multiple co-morbidities and polypharmacy such as patients with renal diseases. This study evaluated the frequency, types and direct related cost of medication errors in nephrology ward and the role played by clinical pharmacists. ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Gharekhani A,Kanani N,Khalili H,Dashti-Khavidaki S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (NS) associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and severe renal function impairment is usually refractory to the conventional treatment and progresses to end-stage renal disease. Herein, we reported 10 patients with NS-FSGS who had initially had CCr 34 +/- 12 mL/min/1.73 m...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Futrakul N,Siriviriyakul P,Deekajorndej T,Futrakul P

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00