Incidence of tuberculosis is high in chronic kidney disease patients in South East England and drug resistance common.

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：: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：:In various renal injuries, tissue damage occurs and platelet activation is observed. Recent studies suggest that some factors, such as serotonin, are released into microenvironment upon platelet activation following renal injury. In the present study, we aimed to investigate whether platelets and platelet-released ser...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Erikci A,Ucar G,Yabanoglu-Ciftci S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hemodialysis adequacy is one of the most important issues influencing the survival of patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Assessment of measuring the delivered dialysis dose using clearance x time/volume (Kt/V) index requires multiple blood sampling. New methods for assessment of dialysis dose bas...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Racki S,Zaputović L,Maleta I,Grzetić M,Mavrić Z,Devcić B,Vujicić B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously we have shown that the amount of protein in a dietary regimen prior to the induction of renal ischemia will significantly affect the degree of postischemic acute renal failure (Andrews PM, Bates SB: Kidney Int 30:299-303, 1986). The present investigation was undertaken to determine what effect dietary prote...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Andrews PM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tubulointerstitium inflammation is a common pathway aggravating chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and the mechanism is partly associated with excessive activation of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in tubulointerstitium. Ozone therapy is demonstrated to alleviate inflammation in some experiments. The aim of this st...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Chen Z,Liu X,Yu G,Chen H,Wang L,Wang Z,Qiu T,Weng X

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:Ciprofloxacin has been associated with several side effects including interstitial nephritis and hemolytic anemia. The combination of both side effects is extremely rare. In this report, we describe a case of ciprofloxacin-induced interstitial nephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia improved after ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Lim S,Alam MG

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During embryonic life, renal morphogenesis is characterized by a defined period of intense cellular activity, inductive-transformation of undifferentiated cells to polarized epithelia, in-growth of capillaries into an intricate parenchymal epithelial-mesenchymal mass, and finally the maturation into an organ with dive...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wallner EI,Kumar A,Carone FA,Kanwar YS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclosporine is used extensively in kidney transplantation and is a substrate for cytochrome P450 enzymes. The role of cytochrome p450 polymorphisms in kidney transplant outcome has not yet been fully elucidated. We investigate the clinical impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms in CYP3A4, CYP3A5, PPARα, and POR*28...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Traynor C,Conlon P Jr,Phelan PJ,O'Kelly P,Elens L,McCormack M,Cavalleri G,Comber H,van Schaik RH,Conlon PJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 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:Augmentation index (AIx) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) are early markers of atherosclerotic vascular changes and also have been shown to be predictive of cardiovascular disease and total mortality. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between PWV and AIx-HR75, which is the corrected form of ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Celik G,Demirci MS,Tumuklu M,Ascı G,Sipahi S,Toz H,Bascı A,Ok E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal biopsy data indicate that tubular epithelial cells serve as a reservoir for HIV-1 infection. We studied the effect of HIV-1 gp120 envelope gene expression on tubular cell apoptosis. HIV-1 gp120 was expressed in a lentiviral vector pHR-CMV-IRES2-EGFP-DeltaB. This plasmid construct was used to produce pseudotyped ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Vashistha H,Husain M,Kumar D,Singhal PC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this study was to define the clinical and histological differences in new-onset IgA nephropathy between young adults and the elderly. METHODS:We retrospectively examined renal biopsy findings, clinical features at presentation and outcomes in 82 young adults (mean age 30.3+/-10.2 years) and 17 e...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wen YK,Chen ML

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human urotensin-II (hU-II) is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors in mammals. To our knowledge, there is no study about the role of U-II in childhood glomerulonephritis. We first determined the expression of h U-II in kidneys of children with chronic glomerular diseases. METHODS:Normal human kidneys wer...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Balat A,Karakök M,Yilmaz K,Kibar Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated whether hemodialysis (HD) patients exhibit future memory impairment (PM; the capability of remembering to perform expected future actions) and exploring relevant factors of PM task performance. METHODS:Sixty HD patients and 60 healthy controls matched by age are enrolled in the...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang B,Li M,Tang F,Wang Y,Han Y,Lu W,Zhang L,Zhang L,Ni W,Zhang L,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The renal functional reserve (RFR) is the ability of the kidneys to increase renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in response to protein intake. It is a measure of functional and anatomic integrity of nephrons. It is not known what relation between RFR and kidney Doppler parameters. We aimed to study...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Gaipov A,Solak Y,Zhampeissov N,Dzholdasbekova A,Popova N,Molnar MZ,Tuganbekova S,Iskandirova E

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advanced techniques of renal replacement therapy the overall mortality of patients with ARF is still high. The majority of patients with ARF requiring dialysis are those with nontraumatic ARF. In a retrospective study we compared the causes of nontraumatic ARF, the risk factors for the development of renal fai...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Schmekal B,Pichler R,Biesenbach G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal failure secondary to tumor infiltration of the kidneys is uncommon and largely described in patients with lymphoma or leukemia. We report a 64-year-old man previously diagnosed with limited stage small cell lung cancer who presented with acute renal failure (ARF). Renal imaging showed bilateral enlargement...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wen YK,Chen ML

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In kidney disease, inflammation and lipid dysmetabolism are often associated together, however, the effect and mechanism of inflammatory mediators and lipid dysmetabolism on kidney damage is still unclear. In this study, Wistar rats were randomized into four groups: normal diet + saline (Group N), high-fat diet (HF)+ ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang Z,Huang W,Li H,Tang L,Sun H,Liu Q,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) affects chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients more frequently than non-CKD patients, few reports have described SSNHL in dialysis patients. We aimed to review the characteristics of SSNHL in chronic dialysis patients and evaluate treatment responses to steroid therapy...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kang SM,Lim HW,Yu H

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:The present work examines the role of uremia and the effect of dialysis treatment on red blood cells (RBCs) membrane properties of hemodialysis patients. The results showed that, the uremic patients had a lower values of erythrocyte deformability than that of healthy control subject. The median osmotic fragility (MOF)...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Ibrahim FF,Ghannam MM,Ali FM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity results in necrosis of proximal tubular epithelial cells. In mammals, the injured nephron can be repaired by migration and division of surviving cells. We examined this repair process in the fresh-water goldfish, Carassius auratus. Fish were given a single intraperitoneal injection of...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Reimschuessel R,Williams D

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Estimation of eGFR in children with normal kidney function using the Schwartz equations results in underestimating real GFR. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We propose modification of three Schwartz equations - two based on creatinine concentration (eGFRScrBS bedside) and (eGFRScr) and one 3-marker based on creatinine, urea...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Zachwieja K,Korohoda P,Kwinta-Rybicka J,Miklaszewska M,Moczulska A,Bugajska J,Berska J,Drożdż D,Pietrzyk JA

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) may remain patent after kidney transplantation (KTx), contributing to maladaptive cardiac remodeling. The flow in AVFs is associated with the diameter of its vessels and thus with the AVF location. The main objective of this study is to assess the influence of AVF location and i...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Letachowicz K,Bardowska K,Królicki T,Kamińska D,Banasik M,Zajdel K,Mazanowska O,Madziarska K,Janczak D,Krajewska M

更新日期：2021-12-01 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：UNLABELLED:Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. We report our experience in the treatment of patients with renal allograft who required cardiovascular surgery. METHODS:Indications for cardiovascular surgery, postoperative complications, and outcome were...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Basic-Jukic N,Ivanac-Jankovic R,Biocina B,Kes P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cold preservation has greatly facilitated the use of cadaveric kidneys for renal transplantation, but, clearly, damage occurs during both the preservation episode and the reperfusion phase (following transplantation). The aims of this study were twofold: to develop an in vivo model that was capable of evaluating renal...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Saba H,Munusamy S,Macmillan-Crow LA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00