Universal Sustained Viral Response to the Combination of Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir and Dasabuvir with/without Ribavirin in Patients on Hemodialysis Infected with Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes 1 and 4.

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the association between CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 gene polymorphisms and blood pressure response to amlodipine among participants from the African-American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension Trial randomized to amlodipine (n = 164). METHODS:Cox proportional hazards models were used to determine the ri...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Bhatnagar V,Garcia EP,O'Connor DT,Brophy VH,Alcaraz J,Richard E,Bakris GL,Middleton JP,Norris KC,Wright J,Hiremath L,Contreras G,Appel LJ,Lipkowitz MS,AASK Study Investigators.

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The relation of ambient temperature (AMT) and relative humidity to systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body weight (BW), and body weight gain between dialysis sessions (DeltaBW) was examined in hemodialysis patients by Fourier analysis. METHODS AND RESULTS:The authors recruited 144 dialy...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Tozawa M,Iseki K,Iseki C,Morita O,Yoshi S,Fukiyama K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To promote understanding of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) pathophysiology, we tried to elucidate glomerular protein profiles in IgAN, using microsieving that we established recently to isolate glomeruli from renal biopsy samples and proteomic approaches. METHODS:Glomeruli were isolated from renal biop...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kojima S,Koitabashi K,Iizuka N,Okamoto K,Arito M,Sato T,Kurokawa MS,Suematsu N,Shibagaki Y,Yasuda T,Kimura K,Kato T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a form of systemic vasculitis that can progress to Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN), and the most effective treatment remains controversial. Our aim was to compare the effects of oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with low-dose prednisone and the full-dose corticoster...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Ren P,Han F,Chen L,Xu Y,Wang Y,Chen J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:There is evidence that hereditary predisposition contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. Polymorphisms in the genes for bradykinin receptors (B(1)R and B(2)R) were found to be associated with decreased risk of the development of end-stage renal disease. This study examin...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Zychma MJ,Gumprecht J,Trautsolt W,Szydlowska I,Grzeszczak W

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While chronic dialysis treatment has been suggested to increase pulmonary pressure values, right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is a major cause of death in patients with end-stage renal disease. We investigated the impact of different dialysis treatments on right ventricular function. METHODS:We examined 22...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Paneni F,Gregori M,Ciavarella GM,Sciarretta S,De Biase L,Marino L,Tocci G,Principe F,Domenici A,Luciani R,Punzo G,Menè P,Volpe M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop and assess a semiautomated method for segmenting and counting individual renal cysts from mid-slice MR images in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). METHODS:A semiautomated method was developed to segment and count individual renal cysts from mid-slice MR images in 241 su...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Bae KT,Sun H,Lee JG,Bae K,Wang J,Tao C,Chapman AB,Torres VE,Grantham JJ,Mrug M,Bennett WM,Flessner MF,Landsittel DP,Consortium for Radiologic Imaging Studies of Polycystic Kidney Disease.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is continued and significant debate regarding the salient etiologies associated with graft loss and racial disparities in kidney transplant recipients. METHODS:This was a longitudinal cohort study of all adult kidney transplant recipients, comparing patients with early graft loss (<5 years) to those w...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Taber DJ,Douglass K,Srinivas T,McGillicuddy JW,Bratton CF,Chavin KD,Baliga PK,Egede LE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transplant glomerulopathy (TG) represents a major cause of long-term allograft failure and is the leading cause of overall post-transplant proteinuria. The extent to which histopathologic features predicts prognostication is uncertain. METHODS:A single-center retrospective cohort with biopsy-proven TG was i...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Li X,Chen J,Cheng D,Wang W,Xie K,Zhang M,Xu F,Wen J,Tang Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a previous study showing that PINCH-1 exerts an important role in regulating TGF-β1-mediated mesenchymal transition through its interaction with integrin-linked kinase, relatively little is known about the role of PINCH in the obstructive nephropathy. METHODS:To construct a rat model of renal inters...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Jia L,Li X,Gu Y,Cui W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently described that in the erythrocytes from uremic patients on chronic hemodialysis, the pentose-phosphate shunt is defective, the membrane concentrations of malonyldialdehyde, resulting from peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the membranes themselves, are increased, and the concentrations of ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Taccone-Gallucci M,Giardini O,Lubrano R,Mazzarella V,Bandino D,Khashan S,Mannarino O,Elli M,Cozzari M,Buoncristiani U

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between abnormalities in nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) and autonomic function, measured by the Valsalva maneuver, was evaluated in 25 uremic patients and 22 normal subjects. NPT in uremic patients (45 +/- 6.8 min/night) was lower (p less than 0.01) than in normals (85 +/- 10.4 min/night). Valsalva...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Campese VM,Procci WR,Levitan D,Romoff MS,Goldstein DA,Massry SG

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The 7-year Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Calculator (CRCRTR-MACE) predicts cardiovascular events (CVE) in renal transplant recipients (RTR), and thrombopoietin (TPO) is a humoral inflammatory factor implicated in cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of the study was to determine if circulating TP...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Mansell H,Elmoselhi H,Shoker A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of calcium-blocking drugs exerts a natriuretic response. Acute studies in isolated perfused kidneys and in experimental animals, as well as in man, consistently demonstrate diuresis, natriuresis, calciuresis, and generally kaliuresis, even in the face of arterial blood pressure reduction. Clearance ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Luft FC

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hemodialysis (HD) patients are more inactive, leading to poor functional capacity and quality of life; this may be reversed with intradialytic exercise training. To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of intradialytic exercise for HD patients, we conducted a meta-analysis of the pub...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Sheng K,Zhang P,Chen L,Cheng J,Wu C,Chen J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) represent a population prone to cardiovascular disease (CVD) but vulnerable to adverse medication effects. We assessed the impact of intensive antihypertensive therapy on the cerebrovascular and other CVD outcomes in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes and baseli...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Papademetriou V,Zaheer M,Doumas M,Lovato L,Applegate WB,Tsioufis C,Mottle A,Punthakee Z,Cushman WC,ACCORD Study Group.

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 23-year-old female with acute renal failure associated with acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis is reported. Renal tubular acidosis and inflammatory reactions consisting of markedly increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate and high serum immunoglobulin levels were seen on admission. Light microscopy revea...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Hirano K,Tomino Y,Mikami H,Ota K,Aikawa Y,Shirato I,Koide H

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hemodialysis treatment requires a well-functioning vascular access. Access patency is limited by the development of venous intimal hyperplasia, which predisposes to fistula stenosis and subsequent thrombosis. In animal models, the renin-angiotensin system has a major role in the development of intimal h...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Heine GH,Ulrich C,Köhler H,Girndt M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular calcification is seen in most patients on dialysis and is strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality. Vascular calcification is promoted by phosphate, which generally reaches higher levels in hemodialysis than in peritoneal dialysis. However, whether vascular calcification develops less in pe...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Jansz TT,van Reekum FE,Özyilmaz A,de Jong PA,Boereboom FTJ,Hoekstra T,Verhaar MC,van Jaarsveld BC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemolytic-uremic syndrome following quinine ingestion is a newly described phenomenon, with just two previous descriptions of 4 cases in the literature. We describe a 5th case. The reaction may be mediated by the presence of antibodies reactive against platelets in the presence of quinine. Treatment has included use o...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Hagley MT,Hosney IA,Hulisz DT,Davis HH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interest in nephrology careers is declining, possibly due to perceptions of the field and/or training aspects. Understanding practices of medical schools successfully instilling nephrology interest could inform efforts to attract leading candidates to the specialty. METHODS:The American Society of Nephrolog...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Sozio SM,Pivert KA,Shah HH,Chakkera HA,Asmar AR,Varma MR,Morrow BD,Patel AB,Leight K,Parker MG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to investigate the role of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signal transduction in the pathogenesis of calciphylaxis. METHODS:Skin biopsy specimens were obtained from 18 patients with, and 12 patients without, calciphylaxis. Tissue sections were stained with antibodies direct...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Nigwekar SU,Jiramongkolchai P,Wunderer F,Bloch E,Ichinose R,Nazarian RM,Thadhani RI,Malhotra R,Bloch DB

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Five patients with the clinical patterns of Bartter's syndrome underwent a series of clearance studies in order to characterize the underlying tubule defect. Free water generation during maximal water diuresis (CH2O), expressed as percentage of the distal delivery (CH2O + CCl), was lower in the patients (72.5 +/- 3.2%...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Colussi G,Rombolà G,Verde G,Airaghi C,Loli P,Minetti L

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study focused on the effect of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) dialysate obtained following different intraperitoneal dwell periods on the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF alpha) from mononuclear leukocytes (PBMC). Aliquots of 5 x 10(6)/ml healthy periph...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Jörres A,Topley N,Steenweg L,Müller C,Köttgen E,Gahl GM

更新日期：1992-01-01 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/AIMS:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and serious mental illness (SMI) are both associated with an increased risk for repeated hospitalization. The objective of this study was to determine if co-occurring SMI exacerbates the risk for subsequent hospitalization, particularly through the emergency department (ED),...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： McPherson S,Barbosa-Leiker C,Daratha K,Short R,McDonell MG,Alicic R,Roll J,Tuttle K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic use of D-penicillamine has been associated with a range of adverse effects. We present a patient with scleroderma, treated with D-penicillamine for 5 years, who developed severe renal failure due to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with both crescents and subepithelial immune deposits on renal biopsy...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Karpinski J,Jothy S,Radoux V,Levy M,Baran D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old woman presented glomerulonephritis with Schönlein-Henoch-like syndrome and monoclonal abnormality. One month later, she developed a rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with hypertension and persistent purpura. In the two renal biopsies performed during the first and the second attack, mesangial expans...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Orfila C,Meeus F,Bernadet P,Lepert JC,Suc JM

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic diseases (ASD) are the major cause of mortality and morbidity in patients on hemodialysis (HD). To evaluate the significance and usefulness of atherogenic indices, we examined lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), remnant-like particles cholesterol (RLP.C), homocysteine (Hcy), cardiac troponin T (TnT), and ankle-arm...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Oishi K,Nagake Y,Yamasaki H,Fukuda S,Ichikawa H,Ota K,Makino H

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00