Update on role of direct renin inhibitor in diabetic kidney disease.

abstract：:The ability to predict the rate of progression of renal parenchymal disease may help in its clinical management. We undertook characterization of urinary macrophages obtained from patients with various renal diseases paying special attention to the differentiation from non-progressive to progressive renal diseases. A ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Hotta O,Kitamura H,Taguma Y

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Organic solvents are liquid substances commonly used in everyday life at home and in industrial workplaces. These solvents are found primarily in paint as thinner. Because other narcotics are hard to find, thinner is used as a narcotic especially among youngsters of low socioeconomic level. The aim of this...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Toros AB,Toros SZ,Aker F,Ersoz F,Derin A,Kesici B,Ozel L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphine is an opioid analgesic drug often used for pain relief in cancer patients. However, there is growing evidence that morphine may modulate tumor growth, progression and metastasis. Unfortunately, the results obtained by these studies are still contradictory. METHODS:In this study, we investigated the...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Ma Y,Ren Z,Ma S,Yan W,He M,Wang D,Ding P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of oral cholecalciferol treatment on vascular calcification, left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and other cardiac functions in dialysis patients. DESIGN AND METHODS:A six-month course of oral cholecalciferol treatment was recommended to dialysis patients with...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kidir V,Ersoy I,Altuntas A,Gultekin F,Inal S,Dagdeviren BH,Dogan A,Sezer MT

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common malignancy that often results in many kinds of kidney injuries for the abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin. Here, we present an IgG-kappa type MM case accompanied by renal IgA deposition combined with IgG-kappa. The patient was treated with prednisone plus mycophenolate mofetil, and go...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang F,Xing T,Li J,Zhang ZG,Wang N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A unique form of postinfectious glomerulonephritis (PIGN) with IgA-dominant deposition mimicking IgA nephropathy has been increasingly reported. METHODS:We compared the clinical and histological features of 12 patients with postinfectious IgA-dominant glomerulonephritis to 134 patients with idiopathic IgA n...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wen YK,Chen ML

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Sirolimus has been considered to be a non-nephrotoxic agent. It may delay graft function due to a potential hindrance of the recovery from acute tubular necrosis. It remains controversial as to whether the concomitant administration of sirolimus (SRL) with calcineurin inhibitors delays graft function in Asia...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Hsu HJ,Tian YC,Chen YC,Lai BC,Fang JT,Yang CW,Wu MS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHP) is a frequent complication of long-term dialysis patients, and surgical parathyroidectomy remains necessary in patients resistant to medical therapy. The present paper reports single center results in subtotal parathyroidectomy, presenting diagnostic procedure, indications for parat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Jovanovic DB,Pejanovic S,Vukovic L,Djukanovic L,Jankovic R,Kalezic N,Paunovic I,Zivaljevic V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Bio-impedance analysis (BIA) is a preferred method for estimating the volume status. However, it cannot be utilized in daily practice. Since the assessment of the volume status is important and challenging for hemodialysis (HD) patients, the aim of study was to determine the volume status in chronic HD patients usi...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Sabaghian T,Hajibaratali B,Samavat S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients aged between 5 and 26 years developed rapid deterioration of renal function and became oliguric/anuric with duration ranging from 1 to 21 days. The initial functional assessment revealed severe degree of glomerular, tubular, and vascular dysfunctions. The magnitude of renal dysfunction was quantified an...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Futrakul N,Pochanugool C,Sitprija V,Singkhwa V,Futrakul P,Yenrudi S,Sensirivatana R,Watana D,Poshyachinda M

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purine nucleotide liberation and their metabolic rate of interconversion may be important in the development of hypertension and its renal consequences. In the present study, blood triphosphate (ATP), adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and adenosine monophosphate (AMP) breakdown pathway was evaluated in relation to uric aci...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Boban M,Kocic G,Radenkovic S,Pavlovic R,Cvetkovic T,Deljanin-Ilic M,Ilic S,Bobana MD,Djindjic B,Stojanovic D,Sokolovic D,Jevtovic-Stoimenov T

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have shown that MPO -463G > A (rs2333227) might be associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) susceptibility, but sample sizes of those studies are relatively small. Hence, we decided to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the association. Methods/main results: Two investigators ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Qin J,Xing J,Li W,Zhang K,Wu Z

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of curcumin in an experimental model of busulfan-induced renal toxicity with emphasis on importance of histological alterations. METHODS:In this study, we utilized 32 adult male Wistar rats (250 ± 10 g). All the animals were divided into four experimental groups ra...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Abdollahifar MA,Ebrahimi V,Aliaghaei A,Raoofi A,Khosravi A,Hasani A,Mehdizadeh A,Asadi M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and clinical efficacy of leflunomide (LEF) and prednisone on refractory nephrotic syndrome (RNS). METHODS:A total of 52 patients with RNS were treated for 24 weeks between 2010 and 2014 in our hospital. In the treated group, 26 patients were treated with LEF and prednisone, and, in the c...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Liu Y,Qu X,Chen W,Zhang Y,Liu L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:When peritoneal fibrosis (PF) causes ultrafiltration failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, PD has to be discontinued. Currently, there is no effective way to relieve PF. In this study, we aimed to determine whether miR-15a-5p is involved in PF and to determine the underlying mechanism. METHODS:Six normal r...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： He Q,Wen L,Wang L,Zhang Y,Yu W,Zhang F,Zhang W,Xiao J,Wen X,Zhao Z

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to observe the effects of coupled plasma filtration adsorption (CPFA) on septic patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). METHODS:A total of 14 patients were randomly divided into two groups, and, respectively, received 10 h of CPFA or high-volume hemofiltration (HVHF). Th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Hu D,Sun S,Zhu B,Mei Z,Wang L,Zhu S,Zhao W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aquaporin-2 protein levels can be detected in the urine of normal of subjects if measured after fluid deprivation. By contrast, in patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus caused by mutations in the aquaporin-2 gene, urine aquaporin-2 protein excretion cannot be detected. We propose that properly standardized meas...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Sisson D,Batlle D

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute hyperammonemia caused by urea cycle disorder is a medical emergency for which immediate managements should be taken to minimize permanent brain damage. Among different enzyme defects, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTC) is one of the most common enzyme defect in urea cycle disorders. We utilize...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Chen CY,Chen YC,Fang JT,Huang CC

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine A (CsA) is a potent immunosuppressive agent. The side effects of CsA include nephrotoxicity, hypertension, hypertrichosis, infection, hyperpotassemia, and, to a lower extent, neuropathy. OBJECTIVES:In this case report, we aimed to present a renal transplant patient with po...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Sayin R,Soyoral YU,Erkoc R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albumin has been considered a "sacrificial plasma antioxidant" due to the high reactivity of the protein sulfhydryl groups with oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Based on its large quantity and high turnover. It is considered as one of the most important plasma antioxidants for pr...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wratten ML,Sereni L,Tetta C

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute iron poisoning is a common and potentially serious problem in the pediatric population. Early recognition and treatment is crucial for a better outcome and to prevent morbidity and mortality. An 18-year-old female, who had accidental ingestion of 50 tablets of ferrous sulfate (100 mg of elemental iron per 335 mg...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Gumber MR,Kute VB,Shah PR,Vanikar AV,Patel HV,Balwani MR,Ghuge PP,Trivedi HL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of giant renal cyst measuring 30 cm, accompanied by abdominal swelling and erythrocytosis, is presented. A 45-year-old male presented with large abdominal mass, atrophic left kidney, hypertension, and erythrocytosis. The patient underwent multiple preoperative phlebotomies, open extirpation of the cyst, and n...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Pejcic T,Hadzi-Djokic J,Markovic B,Naumovic R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate whether neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) predict renal disfunction in patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). METHODS:This prospective study consisted of 102 patients with FMF in attack-free period, and 40 matched he...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Deveci K,Korkmaz S,Senel S,Deveci H,Sancakdar E,Uslu AU,Deniz A,Alkan F,Seker MM,Sencan M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hallmark of the professional is continued development and expanded expertise based on acquisition of new knowledge and refinement of clinical skills. Medical knowledge acquisition is a key component of professional development for fellows in training as well as practicing physicians. New medical knowledge may be a...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Mahan JD,Ferris ME

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous efforts have been made to find out precise and simple method for determination of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Cystatin C (cysteine proteinase inhibitor = CyC) is a low molecular weight (LMW) protein which is produced constantly by all nucleated cells independently of different pathological conditions ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Jovanović D,Krstivojević P,Obradović I,Durdević V,Dukanović L

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:Nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis is an important but under-recognized cause of acute renal failure. In alcoholics, rhabdomyolysis most frequently develop following muscle necrosis during alcohol-induced coma, but has also been described rarely in those without prolonged coma or seizures. We describe a patient who developed...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Muthukumar T,Jha V,Sud A,Wanchoo A,Bambery P,Sakhuja V

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous interstitial nephritis (GIN) is a rare disease. Contributing factors such as drugs, sarcoidosis, infections, and paraproteinemia have been reported, and when no obvious contributing factors can be identified, the disease is classified as idiopathic GIN. We managed a patient with idiopathic GIN with an un...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kim SJ,Hee Sung S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00