Clinical pharmacy activities in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients: a systematic literature review.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are poor in patients with renal insufficiency. This study investigated changes in the likelihood that patients received optimal medical care throughout the entire process of myocardial infarction management, on the basis of their glo...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Choi JS,Kim CS,Bae EH,Ma SK,Jeong MH,Kim YJ,Cho MC,Kim CJ,Kim SW

更新日期：2012-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bordetella pertussis infection is a known trigger of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). For patients suspected of having atypical HUS, prompt plasma exchange/infusion (PE/PI) or eculizumab (ECZ) treatment is recommended. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a 1-month-old female infant who was admitted with a ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Saida K,Ogura M,Kano Y,Ishimori S,Yoshikawa T,Nagata H,Sato M,Kamei K,Ishikura K

更新日期：2018-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Observational studies have demonstrated an association between nephrolithiasis and hypertension. The aim of this meta-analysis was to summarize all available evidence. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases, and the reference lists of relevant articles were sear...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shang W,Li Y,Ren Y,Yang Y,Li H,Dong J

更新日期：2017-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) is a biomarker useful for detecting early tubular damage and has been recently reported as a useful marker for evaluating kidney injury in IgA nephropathy (IgAN). We therefore investigated whether treatment decreases urinary KIM-1 excretion in IgAN. METHODS:We prospectively ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Seo MS,Park MY,Choi SJ,Jeon JS,Noh H,Kim JK,Han DC,Hwang SD,Jin SY,Kwon SH

更新日期：2013-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several equations have been developed to estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The common equations used were derived from populations predominantly comprised of Caucasians with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some of the equations provide a correction factor for African-Americans due to their relatively...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Omuse G,Maina D,Mwangi J,Wambua C,Kanyua A,Kagotho E,Amayo A,Ojwang P,Erasmus R

更新日期：2017-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis (MPO-ANCA-GN) and concurrent membranous nephropathy (MN) are very rare combination. Their causal relationship has been suggested, but not determined. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73-years-old male with 5-year history of proteinuria un...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shimada M,Fujita T,Nakamura N,Narita I,Shimaya Y,Murakami R,Yamabe H,Osawa H,Okumura K

更新日期：2013-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of myeloma, a plasma dyscrasia, often results from the workup of unexplained renal disease. Persistent renal failure in myeloma is commonly caused by tubular nephropathy due to circulating immunoglobulins and free light chains. Myeloma cast nephropathy is characterized by crystalline precipitat...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Wu CK,Yang AH,Lai HC,Lin BS

更新日期：2017-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reproductive function in women with end stage renal disease generally improves after kidney transplant. However, pregnancy remains challenging due to the risk of adverse clinical outcomes. METHODS:We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Elsevier EMBASE, Scopus, BIOSIS Previews, ISI Science Citation Index Expanded, and ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shah S,Venkatesan RL,Gupta A,Sanghavi MK,Welge J,Johansen R,Kean EB,Kaur T,Gupta A,Grant TJ,Verma P

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)-7 is protective in different animal models of acute and chronic kidney disease. Its role in human kidneys, and in particular hypertensive nephrosclerosis, has thus far not been described. METHODS:BMP-7 mRNA was quantified using real-time PCR and localised by immunostaining i...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bramlage CP,Tampe B,Koziolek M,Maatouk I,Bevanda J,Bramlage P,Ahrens K,Lange K,Schmid H,Cohen CD,Kretzler M,Müller GA

更新日期：2010-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As a result of difficulties related to their illness, diagnosis and treatment, patients with end-stage renal disease experience significant emotional and psychological problems, which untreated can have considerable negative impact on their health and wellbeing. Despite evidence that patients desire improved...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Taylor F,Taylor C,Baharani J,Nicholas J,Combes G

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is global health concern and priority. It is the 12th leading cause of death worldwide. Protein Energy Wasting occurs in 20-25% of patients with chronic kidney disease and can lead to a high morbidity and mortality rate. We determined the prevalence of protein energy wasting and ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Namuyimbwa L,Atuheire C,Okullo J,Kalyesubula R

更新日期：2018-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited knowledge of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among high risk populations, especially in the developing countries. We report our study of testing for CKD in at-risk subjects. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study, 527 people from primary and secondary health care areas in the city of Kinshasa were...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Sumaili EK,Cohen EP,Zinga CV,Krzesinski JM,Pakasa NM,Nseka NM

更新日期：2009-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies suggest 24-h blood pressure (BP) variability has prognostic value for cardiovascular disease. Several factors associated with high 24-h BP variability are also common among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We hypothesized 24-h BP variability would be higher for individuals with versus w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Tanner RM,Shimbo D,Dreisbach AW,Carson AP,Fox ER,Muntner P

更新日期：2015-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a previous study we showed that troponin I (TnI) > 0.42 ng/mL predicted the need of dialysis in a group of 29 septic patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to confirm such finding in a larger independent sample. METHODS:All septic patients admitted to an ICU from March 2016 to Febru...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： de Almeida Thiengo D,Strogoff-de-Matos JP,Lugon JR,Graciano ML

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperchloremia is common in critically ill septic patients. The impact of hyperchloremia on the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) is not well studied. We investigated the association between hyperchloremia and AKI within the first 72 h of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. METHODS:6490 ICU adult pati...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Yessayan L,Neyra JA,Canepa-Escaro F,Vasquez-Rios G,Heung M,Yee J,Acute Kidney Injury in Critical Illness Study Group.

更新日期：2017-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing liver transplantation with preexisting renal dysfunction are prone to further renal impairment with the early postoperative use of Calcineurin-inhibitors. However, there is only little scientific evidence for the safety and efficacy of de novo CNI free "bottom-up" regimens in patients wit...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Schnitzbauer AA,Scherer MN,Rochon J,Sothmann J,Farkas SA,Loss M,Geissler EK,Obed A,Schlitt HJ

更新日期：2010-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with pre-existing impaired renal function are prone to develop acute contrast media induced nephropathy (CIN). Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), a new biomarker predictive for acute kidney injury (AKI), has been shown to be useful for earlier diagnosis of CIN; however, urinary NGAL ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Schilcher G,Ribitsch W,Otto R,Portugaller RH,Quehenberger F,Truschnig-Wilders M,Zweiker R,Stiegler P,Brodmann M,Weinhandl K,Horina JH

更新日期：2011-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu), which cannot be attributed to diabetes, hypertension or other known aetiologies, that has emerged in the North Central region of Sri Lanka. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted, to determine the prevalence of and risk factor...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jayatilake N,Mendis S,Maheepala P,Mehta FR,CKDu National Research Project Team.

更新日期：2013-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sclerostin is a paracrine acting factor, which is expressed in the osteocytes and articular chondrocytes. Sclerostin decreases the osteoblast-related bone formation through the inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Osteocytes also express the Calcium sensing receptor which is a target for cinacalcet. The ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kuczera P,Adamczak M,Więcek A

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Providing patient-centered care needs in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis is important in inspiring their confidence to continue their treatment and promote their mental and social health. Therefore, recognizing the concept of care from the viewpoint of these patients can be helpfu...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shahgholian N,Yousefi H

更新日期：2018-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It remained lack of a kind of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) model which was widely used in clinical practice and comparable to CI-AKI in humans. METHODS:Fifty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups of 10 rats each: (1) sham group (normal saline [NS] + NS); (2) NS plus low osmolali...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Liu YH,Xue JH,Wu DX,Bei WJ,Wang K,Liu Y,Chen JY,Tan N

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are independently associated with increased vascular stiffness. We examined whether renal function contributes to vascular stiffness independently of CAD status. METHODS:We studied 160 patients with CAD and 169 subjects without CAD. The 4-variab...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Rossi SH,McQuarrie EP,Miller WH,Mackenzie RM,Dymott JA,Moreno MU,Taurino C,Miller AM,Neisius U,Berg GA,Valuckiene Z,Hannay JA,Dominiczak AF,Delles C

更新日期：2013-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The first aim of the study was to investigate the accuracy and intra-laboratory variation of serum creatinine measurements in clinical laboratories in Flanders. The second purpose was to check the effect of this variation in serum creatinine concentration results on the calculated estimated glomerular filtra...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hoste L,Deiteren K,Pottel H,Callewaert N,Martens F

更新日期：2015-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both dialysis facilities and hospitals are accountable for 30-day hospital readmissions among U.S. hemodialysis patients. We examined the association of post-hospitalization processes of care at hemodialysis facilities with pulmonary edema-related and other readmissions. METHODS:In a retrospective cohort co...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Plantinga LC,Masud T,Lea JP,Burkart JM,O'Donnell CM,Jaar BG

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inherited cystic kidney disease is a spectrum of disorders in which clusters of renal cysts develop as the result of genetic mutation. The exact methods and pipelines for defining genetic mutations of inherited cystic kidney disease are not clear at this point. This 3-year, prospective, multicenter, cohort s...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Park HC,Ryu H,Kim YC,Ahn C,Lee KB,Kim YH,Kim Y,Han S,Kim Y,Bae EH,Ma SK,Kang HG,Ahn YH,Park E,Jeong K,Lee J,Choi J,Oh KH,Oh YK

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) has been reported as helpful in identifying hypervolemia. Observation data showed that hypervolemic maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients identified using BIA methods have higher mortality risk. However, it is not known if BIA-guided fluid management can improve MHD patients' su...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Liu L,Long G,Ren J,Li J,Xu J,Lei J,Li M,Qiu M,Yuan P,Sun W,Lin S,Liu W,Sun Y,Ma Y,Mao Y,Shen Y,Zuo L

更新日期：2012-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The KDIGO Clinical Practice Guidelines for Glomerulonephritis recommended tacrolimus as an alternative regimen for the initial therapy for Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN), however, large observational studies evaluating tacrolimus treatment in IMN remains rare. METHODS:A total of 408 consecutive IMN...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Qin HZ,Liu L,Liang SS,Shi JS,Zheng CX,Hou Q,Lu YH,Le WB

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are web-like DNA decorated with antimicrobial proteins, such as myeloperoxidase (MPO), which are extruded from activated neutrophils. Although NETs are essential in innate immunity, an excessive formation of NETs has adverse effects, e.g., induction of anti-neutrophil cy...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shida H,Hashimoto N,Kusunoki Y,Hattanda F,Ogawa Y,Hayashi T,Nakazawa D,Masuda S,Tomaru U,Ishizu A

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic active antibody-mediated rejection is a major etiology of graft loss in renal transplant recipients. However, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment strategies. METHODS:Computerized records from Taichung Veterans General Hospital were collected to identify renal transplant biopsies performed...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Chiu HF,Wen MC,Wu MJ,Chen CH,Yu TM,Chuang YW,Huang ST,Tsai SF,Lo YC,Ho HC,Shu KH

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodontal disease is associated with increased mortality in the general population, however its prognostic significance in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not known. We evaluated the joint effect of periodontal disease and CKD on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. METHODS:Prospective observational st...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ricardo AC,Athavale A,Chen J,Hampole H,Garside D,Marucha P,Lash JP

更新日期：2015-07-07 00:00:00