Dietary Sodium/Potassium Intake Does Not Affect Cognitive Function or Brain Imaging Indices.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:A recent study suggests that inflammation and malnutrition are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease in dialysis patients. Endothelial lipase (EL) is a newly cloned physiological regulator of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), which is associated with the progression of atherosclerosi...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Fujii H,Fukuda A,Tanaka M,Kojima Y,Ishida T,Hirata K,Fukagawa M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prejunctional beta-adrenoceptors present in the isolated perfused kidney of normotensive rats (NR) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were compared and the effects of tertatolol on these receptors were investigated. Kidneys of NR (Wistar + Wistar-Kyoto [WKY]) and SHR, were continuously perfused with Tyrode ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Verbeuren TJ,Herman AG

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study evaluated thyroid hormone indices of patients with acute renal failure without other systemic illnesses (n = 12), as compared to patients with critical illnesses in the presence (n = 16) and absence (n = 6) of acute renal failure. Abnormalities in the group with acute renal failure alone included dec...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kaptein EM,Levitan D,Feinstein EI,Nicoloff JT,Massry SG

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transglutaminase 2 (TGM2) is a calcium-dependent enzyme that can cross-link nearly all extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and can facilitate cell-ECM interaction through integrins. Given the importance of the ECM in vascular calcification we tested the hypothesis that increased TGM2 activity may accelerate ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Chen NX,O'Neill K,Chen X,Kiattisunthorn K,Gattone VH,Moe SM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We examined the correlations between renal biopsy findings in Wegener's granulomatosis and renal function at baseline and 1 year in 22 patients who presented between 1988 and 1999. METHODS:Renal histology was independently reviewed by 2 pathologists who were masked to the clinical data. The primary out...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Haroun MK,Stone JH,Nair R,Racusen L,Hellmann DB,Eustace JA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) induce epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) by promoting the two EMT regulators, transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). However, the exact signaling mechanism remains...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Cheng M,Liu H,Zhang D,Liu Y,Wang C,Liu F,Chen J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Berengario da Carpi was magister of anatomy and surgery at the University of Bologna from 1502 to 1527. Eustachio and Falloppia defined him as 'the restaurator of anatomy'. He was a great surgeon, anatomist and physician of illustrious patients including Lorenzo II dei Medici, Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, Galeazzo Palla...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： De Santo NG,Bisaccia C,De Santo LS,De Santo RM,Di Leo VA,Papalia T,Cirillo M,Touwaide A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to evaluate the changes in causes and outcome of acute renal failure (ARF) during the years 1975-1989, 710 patients treated in our dialysis center were analyzed. We compared the etiology, the severity and catabolic state of ARF, the techniques of renal replacement therapy, which were employed and the ages and...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Biesenbach G,Zazgornik J,Kaiser W,Grafinger P,Stuby U,Necek S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aldosterone plays an important role in fibrosis. Recent studies showed that Na(+)-H(+) exchanger isoform 1 (NHE1) is involved in mineralocorticoid-induced organ fibrosis. In this study, we examined the role of NHE1 in aldosterone-induced fibronectin accumulation in rat mesangial cells and the signaling pathw...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Zhang M,Chen J,Lai L,You L,Lin S,Hao C,Gu Y

更新日期：2010-01-01 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/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：BACKGROUND:Used in a variety of approved and off-label indications, there are several intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) preparations available which differ in the excipients (e.g. sucrose, glucose, maltose, D-sorbitol, glycine or L-proline) used to stabilize the protein in the solution. A very rare, but severe adverse ...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Dantal J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed blood volume (BV) in 20 edematous patients with nephrotic syndrome and in 32 subjects without renal or other disease liable to induce BV variation. Two methods were chosen, one using 131I-albumin and the other 51Cr red blood cells. Among the 20 patients, 11 presented minimal-change lesions, and 9 had histo...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Olmer M,Berland Y,Purgus R,Schultz G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the prevalence and clinical implications of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) in lupus nephritis (LN), we examined ANCA by indirect immunofluorescence and by ELISA against antilactoferrin (anti-LF) and antimyeloperoxidase (anti-MPO) antibody. To discriminate perinuclear ANCA (pANCA) with antinucl...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Chin HJ,Ahn C,Lim CS,Chung HK,Lee JG,Song YW,Lee HS,Han JS,Kim S,Lee JS

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data concerning long-term mortality predictors among large, purely diabetic hemodialysis collectives are scarce. METHODS:We used data from a multicenter, prospective, randomized trial among 1,255 hemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its observational follow-up study. The associatio...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Triebswetter S,Gutjahr-Lengsfeld LJ,Schmidt KR,Drechsler C,Wanner C,Krane V

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole plasma from 6 normolipidemic chronic renal failure (CRF) patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment was passed through the anti-apolipoprotein (Apo) AI immunosorbent column connected to the anti-Apo B immunoaffinity column. Apo AI and B containing particles were analyzed for lipid and Apo contents. The results w...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kandoussi AM,Hugue V,Parra HJ,Dracon M,Fruchart JC,Tacquet A,Cachera C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maimonides (Moses ben Maimon) was born in 1135 in Cordoba, the son of a Jewish rabbi. After a seminomadic upbringing in Spain and North Africa during the rule of the Almohades, Maimonides settled in Fostate (Old Cairo), where he became renowned as a physician, eventually being appointed as court physician to Saladin a...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Massry SG

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 18-year-old woman complained of fever and edema and was admitted to Showa University Hospital for treatment of thrombocytopenia and deteriorating renal function. Laboratory studies demonstrated the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LA), prolongation of prothrombin time, hemolytic anemia, a negative Coombs' test, the...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Sakaguchi S,Kitazawa K,Watanabe M,Mukai K,Totsuka D,Shibata T,Sugisaki T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heavy proteinuria in patients with essential hypertension raises the question of underlying primary renal disease. While malignant hypertension may be associated with proteinuria in the nephrotic range, it is generally held that protein excretion in benign nephrosclerosis is almost invariably less than 0.5-1.0 g/24 h....

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Mujais SK,Emmanouel DS,Kasinath BS,Spargo BH

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) patients run the risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) and subsequent chronic kidney disease, affecting morbidity and mortality. Sevoflurane has anti-inflammation properties, and renal ischemia/reperfusion under sevoflurane anesthesia resulted in drastic impro...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kong HY,Zhu SM,Wang LQ,He Y,Xie HY,Zheng SS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kidney failure is believed to have a negative impact on cognitive function, and cognitive impairment is common among maintenance hemodialysis (HD) patients. Previous studies have shown a beneficial effect of kidney transplantation in certain cognitive tests but not across all cognitive domains assessed. But,...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Radić J,Ljutić D,Radić M,Kovačić V,Dodig-Ćurković K,Šain M

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE:In the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial, the possible relationships between acute kidney injury (AKI) and risk of major cardiovascular events and death are not known. STUDY DESIGN:Post hoc analysis of a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial. SETTING AND PARTI...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Dieter BP,Daratha KB,McPherson SM,Short R,Alicic RZ,Tuttle KR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present investigation was to determine whether dexamethasone, an agent known to preserve the blood-brain barrier, and colchicine, an agent that impairs mobilization of macrophages, can prevent demyelinating lesions associated with rapid correction of hyponatremia in the experimental animal. Hyponatr...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Oh MS,Choi KC,Uribarri J,Sher J,Rao C,Carroll HJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum levels of vitamin A (VA) were measured in 71 hemodialysis (HD) patients and in 30 normal controls. 65 of the 71 patients were taking multivitamin preparations (MP) containing VA. The HD patients had significantly greater values: 7.81 +/- 2.86 mumol/l (224 +/- 82 micrograms/dl) versus 3.97 +/- 0.97 mumol/l (114 +...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Praga M,Diaz Rubio P,Morales JM,Cañizares F,Ruilope LM,Gutierrez-Millet V,Nieto J,Rodicio JL

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pasteurella multocida has been reported only once previously as a cause of peritonitis in a patient undergoing chronic peritoneal dialysis. The present report describes findings associated with a case of P. multocida peritonitis in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patient in which renal replacement therap...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Elsey RM,Carson RW,DuBose TD Jr

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepcidin is a key regulator of iron metabolism. In this study, we examined whether measurement of hepcidin is useful in assessing recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) responsiveness in regular hemodialysis (HD) patients in a cross-sectional fashion. We examined the association between serum prohepcidin, a prohorm...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Kato A,Tsuji T,Luo J,Sakao Y,Yasuda H,Hishida A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African Americans (AAs) suffer the widest gaps in chronic kidney disease (CKD) outcomes compared to Caucasian Americans (CAs) and this is because of the disparities that exist in both health and healthcare. In fact, the prevalence of CKD is 3.5 times higher in AAs compared to CAs. The disparities exist at al...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Harding K,Mersha TB,Vassalotti JA,Webb FA,Nicholas SB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a high prevalence of periodontal disease that may predispose to tooth loss and inflammation. The goal of this study was to test the hypotheses that a genetic rat model of progressive CKD would exhibit altered oral bone properties and that treatment with ei...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Allen MR,Chen NX,Gattone VH 2nd,Moe SM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum levels of soluble interleukin-2 receptors (IL2R) and of beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2M) were studied with the immunoenzymatic technique in 38 patients with primary glomerulonephritis (GN), in 10 patients with essential hypertension (EH) and in 30 healthy subjects. IL2R correlated with beta 2M (p < 0.05). IL2R and...

journal_title：American journal of nephrology

authors： Rollino C,Roccatello D,Amprimo MC,Cavalli G,Aimo G,Beltrame G,Basolo B,Martina G,Piccoli G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00