Oxalate quantification in hemodialysate to assess dialysis adequacy for primary hyperoxaluria.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The elderly are the fastest growing subpopulation with end-stage renal disease. The goal of our study was to define characteristics of elderly patients who were considered ineligible for transplantation compared to those who were listed. METHODS:984 patients were referred for evaluation during a 2-year...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Lenihan CR,Hurley MP,Tan JC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collapsing glomerulopathy is a pattern of renal injury that is seen in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Patients with this HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) present nephrotic syndrome and rapid deterioration of the renal function. There is no proven effective therapy for HIVAN, and the m...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Morales E,Martinez A,Sánchez-Ayuso J,Gutierrez E,Mateo S,Martínez MA,Herrero JC,Praga M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:2009 influenza A has spread globally. Respiratory complications and renal failure have been the leading causes for hospitalization and critical illness. We describe the risk factors and complications of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with influenza A. METHODS:Observational study of adult patients tes...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Demirjian SG,Raina R,Bhimraj A,Navaneethan SD,Gordon SM,Schreiber MJ Jr,Guzman JA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimating total body water (TBW) is crucial in determining dry weight and dialytic dose for hemodialysis patients. Several anthropometric equations have been used to predict TBW, but a more accurate method is needed. We developed an artificial neural network (ANN) to predict TBW in hemodialysis patients. M...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Chiu JS,Chong CF,Lin YF,Wu CC,Wang YF,Li YC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, renoprotective treatment with a vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist (V2RA) is given in a fixed dose (FD). Disease progression and drug habituation could diminish treatment efficacy. We investigated whether the renoprotective effect of the V2RA can be improved b...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Zittema D,Versteeg IB,Gansevoort RT,van Goor H,de Heer E,Veraar KA,Peters DJ,Meijer E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have demonstrated considerable variability in the volumes of different glomeruli in given individuals (individual glomerular volume: IGV) in a stereologic study of kidneys at forensic autopsy performed to investigate sudden or unexpected death in people without manifest kidney disease. We review some important asso...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Hoy WE,Hughson MD,Diouf B,Zimanyi M,Samuel T,McNamara BJ,Douglas-Denton RN,Holden L,Mott SA,Bertram JF

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A meeting on the History of Nephrology is an opportunity to discuss the links between science and faith which were split until the 6th century. However, this was changed by Cassiodorus and monasticism. From the times of Abbot Bertario (died 883 AD) in Montecassino, medicine was regarded as an art and a science. Codex ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： D'Onorio B

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Few published data describe survival rates for pediatric end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. We aimed to describe one-year mortality rates for US pediatric ESRD patients over a 15-year period. METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, we used the US Renal Data System database to identify period-...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Chavers BM,Molony JT,Solid CA,Rheault MN,Collins AJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the gender differences in the effect of ACE I/D and AGT M235T polymorphisms on the prognosis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). METHODS:A total of 525 type 2 diabetics were enrolled to participate in this prospective observational study. ACE and AGT gene polymorphisms were analyzed by polymerase ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Tien KJ,Hsiao JY,Hsu SC,Liang HT,Lin SR,Chen HC,Hsieh MC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Recent retrospective studies suggest an association of therapy with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and increased mortality in renal transplant recipients (RTR). Large artery structure and function are significantly impaired in RTR which contributes to their high cardiovascular morbidity and co...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Bartels V,Hillebrand U,Kosch M,Hausberg M,Kisters K,Di Marco GS,Reiermann S,Pavenstaedt H,Lang D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Death with a functioning graft (DWF) has been reported as a major cause of graft loss after renal transplantation. It has been reported to occur in 9-30%. METHODS:From March 1976 to January 2002, a total of 1400 living donor renal transplants were performed in our center. Out of 257 reported deaths among ou...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： El-Agroudy AE,Bakr MA,Shehab El-Dein AB,Ghoneim MA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultramorphological images and details of an uremic echinocyte are shown. The images confirm the existence of uremic echinocytes and demonstrate that atomic force microscopy can provide high-resolution images of cell surfaces. ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Zachée P,Boogaerts M,Snauwaert J,Hellemans L

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impairs intestinal barrier function which by allowing influx of noxious products causes systemic inflammation. We have recently shown that intestinal barrier dysfunction in CKD is due to degradation of epithelial tight junction (TJ) which is, in part, mediated by influx of urea a...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Vaziri ND,Yuan J,Khazaeli M,Masuda Y,Ichii H,Liu S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old woman presented with thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and nephrotic syndrome. Although a high level of circulating immune complexes, mild hypocomplementemia, and the antinuclear antibody also were present, the criteria for collagen disease were not fulfilled. Renal biopsy demonstrated...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kimura M,Fujigaki Y,Ohtake T,Furuya R,Hishida A,Kaneko E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) involving skin, digit, esophagus, and lung developed the nephrotic syndrome and rapidly progressive renal insufficiency. Renal pathology revealed capillary collapse, cellular crescents, arteriolar hyaline deposition, and mesangial proliferation. On immunofluorescence...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Eiser AR,Zilversmit R,Neff MS,Grishman E,Slifkin RF

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the determinants of rhabdomyolysis in the diabetic state, we compared biochemical and clinical features of diabetic patients with (group 1, 41 patients) and without (group 2, 36 patients) rhabdomyolysis. There was no difference in values for serum potassium, bicarbonate, phosphate and calcium between the t...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Singhal PC,Abramovici M,Ayer S,Desroches L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A noninvasive method for the diagnosis of cardiac calcinosis, a life-threatening complication in hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), has not, as yet, been firmly established. We tested whether whole body scanning with 99m-technetium methylene diphosphonate (MDP) might visualize cardiac calcinosi...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Eguchi M,Tsuchihashi K,Takizawa H,Nakahara N,Hagiwara M,Ohnishi H,Torii T,Hashimoto A,Marusaki S,Nakata T,Ura N,Shimamoto K

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of nephrin and CD2AP, podocyte proteins which modulate the properties of glomerular barrier selectivity, has made it possible to unravel the mechanisms undergoing foot process effacement and proteinuria. Here we explored the role of nephrin and CD2AP together with the integrity of the slit...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Gagliardini E,Benigni A,Tomasoni S,Abbate M,Kalluri R,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of recombinant human alpha-interferon (alpha-IFN) on hepatitis B virus associated glomerulonephritis (HBV-GN) and the relationship between the seroconversion of viral antigens and the change of proteinuria, the hepatitis B viral markers and urinary protein were monitored during alpha...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Chung DR,Yang WS,Kim SB,Yu E,Chung YH,Lee Y,Park JS

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigations of biopsy material from human kidneys with different forms of glomerulonephritis (n = 1,240) and with diabetic glomerulosclerosis (n = 406) performed in order to find changes caused by hyperperfusion of the kidney tissue gave the following results: (1) Hyperperfusion injury occurs in the different forms...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Bohle A,Biwer E,Christensen JA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study investigated the protective effect of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, enalapril, and the vitamin D analog, paricalcitol, alone or in combination, on cardiac oxidative stress in uremic rats. METHODS:Rats were made uremic by 5/6 nephrectomy and treated for 4 months as follows: (1) uremic + v...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Husain K,Ferder L,Mizobuchi M,Finch J,Slatopolsky E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) show increased cardiovascular morbidity. We hypothesized that vascular properties which can be routinely evaluated noninvasively are related to different stages of CKD and their clinical and biochemical characteristics. METHODS:Arterial vascular properties were qua...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Tetzner F,Scholze A,Wittstock A,Zidek W,Tepel M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies evaluating predictors of renal replacement therapy (RRT) following cardiac surgery use arbitrary defined limits of preoperative serum creatinine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative renal function using either estimated-glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) derived using...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Drosos G,Ampatzidou F,Sarafidis P,Karaiskos T,Madesis A,Boutou AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Home dialysis patients may be at an increased risk of adverse events after transitional states. The home dialysis virtual ward (HDVW) trial was conducted in Canadian dialysis centers and aimed to evaluate potential care gaps and patient satisfaction during the HDVW. METHODS:The HDVW was a multicenter single...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Nadeau-Fredette AC,Chan CT,Bargman JM,Copland MA,Finkle SN,Oliver MJ,Pauly RP,Perl J,Shah NA,Zimmerman DL,Tennankore KK

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who had established nephropathy, were examined to evaluate the risk factors for the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Time-averaged values of blood pressure, serum total cholesterol and fasting plasma glucose concentrations, and the degree of proteinu...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Yokota C,Kimura G,Inenaga T,Kawano Y,Matsuoka H,Omae T

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glomerulosclerosis frequently complicates most renal diseases and is characterized by mesangial matrix accumulation. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) could induce oxidative stress and profibrotic gene expression in mesangial cells. This article will review our current understanding of the pathogenetic mechani...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Lee HS,Song CY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of fluvastatin, a liver-selective, competitive inhibitor of the 3-hydroxymethyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, on the lipoprotein metabolism was investigated in 9 patients with nephrotic syndrome. All patients had biopsy-proven renal disease as cause of their nephrotic syndrome and exhibited severe hyper...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Matzkies FK,Bahner U,Teschner M,Hohage H,Heidland A,Schaefer RM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic metabolic acidosis is a common metabolic disturbance and its clinical impact can be severe and extensive. The role and the change of the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) during metabolic acidosis are uncertain, and whether acidosis can evoke inflammation remains unclear. METHODS:Male Spragu...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Ng HY,Chen HC,Tsai YC,Yang YK,Lee CT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the etiology of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome [INS]; characterized by repeated relapses and comorbid allergic conditions) remains unknown, recent evidence suggests that dysfunction in regulatory T cells (Tregs) plays an important role in the development of INS as well as ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Tsuji S,Suruda C,Hashiyada M,Kimata T,Yamanouchi S,Kitao T,Kino J,Akane A,Kaneko K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (FJHN) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by early onset of hyperuricemia, decreased fractional renal urate excretion and progressive interstitial nephropathy. Mutations in the uromodulin (UMOD) gene encoding uromodulin/Tamm-Horsfall, a glycosylphospha...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Wei X,Xu R,Yang Z,Li Z,Liao Y,Johnson RJ,Yu X,Chen W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00