Serological and molecular survey of toxoplasmosis in renal transplant recipients and hemodialysis patients in Kashan and Qom regions, central Iran.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the association of urinary podocyte excretion and renal expression of podocyte-specific marker podocalyxin (PCX) with clinicopathological changes in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). METHODS:Morning urine samples from IgAN patients and healthy controls were collected. The expression of glomerul...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Jiang WL,Peng YM,Liu YH,Liu H,Chen GC,Xu XQ,Zhu XJ,Liu FY

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The injection to rats of glycerol, cisplatin, uranyl acetate, sodium dichromate, and mercuric chloride is followed on the third day by acute renal failure. A new approach for quantitative estimation of disturbance of excretory renal function is presented. The decrease in renal function due to uranyl acetate was 77%; s...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Natochin YV,Bakhteeva VT,Karpenko LA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) ameliorates chronic renal failure, but its mechanism of action is unclear. This study was designed to test the delivery of HGF in the PCI-neo vector, using the 5/6 nephrectomized rat as a model for chronic renal failure, and to confirm that this protective...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang HY,Yang LZ,Gu CM,Chen Y,Zhao Y,Zhao D,Li TS,Cui MJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Prolonged corticosteroid (CS) use induces osteoporosis; the pathogenesis of this condition is multifactorial and includes CS-induced hypercalciuria. We investigated the course of hypercalciuria and related markers of bone metabolism parameters during and after the CS treatment. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Duzen O,Erkoc R,Begenik H,Soyoral YU,Aldemir MN

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Complications associated with ureteral anastomosis in kidney transplantation are highly prevalent, despite the development of various types of stents. The current stent materials and placement methods have several limitations. This study attempts to provide an alternative by investigating ureteral anastomo...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang T,Yu Z,Chen C,Song Y,Zeng X,Su Y,Yi C

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and painful episodes of sterile polyserositis. Kidney involvement may occur as a result of secondary amyloidosis during the course of FMF. Previously, different types of glomerulopathies such as IgM...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Ceri M,Unverdi S,Altay M,Unverdi H,Ensari A,Duranay M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients on long-term peritoneal dialysis develop progressive peritoneal fibrosis and loss of mesothelial layer. Regeneration of the mesothelium has been reported in the normal peritoneum but not the fibrotic peritoneum. Moreover, the origin of the regenerated mesothelial cells remains obscure. The aim of th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Nishioka Y,Miyazaki M,Abe K,Furusu A,Harada T,Ozono Y,Taguchi T,Koji T,Kohno S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies were performed to reexamine the response of erythropoietin (Epo) production to acute hypoxic stimuli in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In the absence of acute bleeding or hypoxia, the serum Epo level in ESRD was similar to that of normal subjects despite severe anemia. In 11 dialysis patients wi...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kato A,Hishida A,Kumagai H,Furuya R,Nakajima T,Honda N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has significant influences on heart and renal disease progression. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin converting enzyme II (ACE2) are major peptidases of RAS components and play counteracting functions through angiotensin II (Ang II)/ATIR and angiotensin-(1...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yang CW,Lu LC,Chang CC,Cho CC,Hsieh WY,Tsai CH,Lin YC,Lin CS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney transplant recipients have increased risk of cancers when compared with the general population. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is extremely important in Asia where hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic. The aim is to study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of all de novo HCC in our kidney transpla...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Cheung CY,Lam MF,Chow KM,Lee W,Cheng YL,Yuen SK,Wong PN,Mo KL,Leung KT,Wong SH,Ho YW,Chau KF

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin 17 (IL-17) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and might be associated with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). This study aimed to investigate the effect of IL-17 on autoimmune pathogenesis in IgA nephropathy. METHODS:DAKIKI cells were cultured and stimulated with IL-17 to pe...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Lin JR,Wen J,Zhang H,Wang L,Gou FF,Yang M,Fan JM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The relation of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with metabolic, psychiatric and endocrinologic disorder is well-known. Depressive mood and sexual dysfunction are frequently observed as renal functions deteriorate. We aimed to analyze the relationship of sexual dysfunction, depressive mood and life quality in patients ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Esen B,Kahvecioglu S,Atay AE,Ozgen G,Okumus MM,Seyahi N,Sit D,Kadioglu P

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:A positive association between inflammation and chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been reported but the impact of hypertension on this relation remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of various inflammation markers with risk of CKD in hypertensive patients. 387 hypertensive patients (m...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Xu TY,Zhang Y,Li Y,Zhu DL,Gao PJ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously described a method to measure GFR in conscious spontaneously voiding rats. This method circumvents the need for anesthesia and for bladder instrumentation. It's main principle is the correction of renal 125I-iothalamate clearance for incomplete urine collection by the ratio of plasma and renal clearance ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： de Vries PA,Navis G,de Jong PE,de Zeeuw D

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the major target for injury in gentamicin nephrotoxicity but the necrosis is often patchy and focal. The PCT is structurally, functionally, and metabolically heterogeneous, and the possibility of differential vulnerability to gentamicin-induced necrosis based on this heterogenei...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Shanley PF,Burke TJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney biopsy is an investigation for diagnosis and prognosis of a variety of nephritides. It also influences therapeutic options. Immunofluorescence (IMF) greatly adds in identifying the pathologies which may not be obvious on light microscopy (L/M), such as IgM, IgA nephropathy, pauci-immune glomerulonephritis, and ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Ali A,Ali MU,Ali MA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multidisciplinary approach represents the best method to interact with patients. Neoplastic and renal diseases are closely related to each other because of an increased risk of cancer among individuals with end-stage renal disease and because of the high prevalence of renal failure in cancer patients. Physicians sho...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Lacava V,Coppolino G,Puntorieri E,Cernaro V,Lupica R,Visconti L,Buemi A,Santoro D,Buemi M

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:In this prospective study, we aimed to determine the protective antioxidant role of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on development of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in diabetic patients undergoing coronary angiography. Seventy-eight diabetic patients undergoing coronary angiography were included. Thirty-nine patients were...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Cicek M,Yıldırır A,Okyay K,Yazici AC,Aydinalp A,Kanyilmaz S,Muderrisoglu H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) lithotripsy is the preferred treatment modality for uncomplicated kidney stones. More recently free oxygen radical production following ESW application has been considered to be crucial in shock wave-induced renal damage. It has been shown that ozone therapy (OT) has ameliorat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Uğuz S,Demirer Z,Uysal B,Alp BF,Malkoc E,Guragac A,Turker T,Ateş F,Karademir K,Ozcan A,Yildirim I,Korkmaz A,Guven A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays a critical role in the development of DKD with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) being the mainstay of treatment. System...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Dhakarwal P,Agrawal V,Kumar A,Goli KM,Agrawal V

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:Envenomations by venomous lizards are rare. Monitor lizard bite-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is a previously unreported complication in humans. A 55-year-old female was bitten on her right leg during farming activity by a monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis). The patient experienced severe local pain and bleeding...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Vikrant S,Verma BS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims: The aim was to determine whether anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-positive serology in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) is associated with different clinicopathologic features and outcomes.Methods: In our retrospective analysis, 283 patients were enrolled between 2013 and 2018. Thirty-six patients w...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wang S,Shang J,Xiao J,Zhao Z

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antenatal hydronephrosis (AHN), defined as dilatation of renal pelvis and/or calyces, is the most frequently detected antenatal abnormality. However, postnatal management of AHN is controversial. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical outcomes of infants with AHN and to contribute to the definition of ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Gökaslan F,Yalçınkaya F,Fitöz S,Özçakar ZB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of coenzyme Q10 and its combination with sitagliptin in experimentally induced diabetic nephropathy. The diabetic rats were treated with coenzyme Q10 or sitagliptin and their concomitant administration. Various parameters of renal function like serum creati...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Maheshwari R,Balaraman R,Sen AK,Shukla D,Seth A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychological problems such as depression and anxiety are common in hemodialysis patients. In several studies, exercise programs were effective in relieving depression or anxiety in these patients, although not all agree. PURPOSE:In this study, we evaluated the effects of an exercise program on exercise cap...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Suh MR,Jung HH,Kim SB,Park JS,Yang WS

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasma metallothionein concentration was studied in renal transplant patients. These patients are submitted to an attack of free radicals catalyzed by metals such as copper, zinc, cadmium, and others. The function of metallothionein is to bind toxic metals inhibiting the attack of free radicals and oxidative stres...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Martín Mateo MC,Herreros C,Melero R,Bustamante J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular calcification (VC) is an important promoter of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Several indices can be used to evaluate VC, including the abdominal aortic calcification index (AACI) and carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT); however, simpler and lesser expens...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yang N,Yang W,Cui W,Zhou D,Du X,Li L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00