Fractional excretion of IgG in idiopathic membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome: a predictive marker of risk and drug responsiveness.

abstract：BACKGROUND:High water hardness associated with high water fluoride and the geographical distribution of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka are well correlated. We undertook this study to observe the effects of high water hardness with high fluoride on kidney and liver in rats and efficacy of...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Perera T,Ranasinghe S,Alles N,Waduge R

更新日期：2020-03-24 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:Asians have among the highest prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease in the world. A risk score capable of identifying high risk individuals at the primary care level could allow targeted therapy to prevent future development of CKD. Risk scores for new CKD have been developed ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Saranburut K,Vathesatogkit P,Thongmung N,Chittamma A,Vanavanan S,Tangstheanphan T,Sritara P,Kitiyakara C

更新日期：2017-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heavy metal poisoning can cause debilitating illness if left untreated, and its management in anuric patients poses challenges. Literature with which to guide clinical practice in this area is rather scattered. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a case of symptomatic lead and arsenic poisoning from use of Ayurved...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hsiao CY,Gresham C,Marshall MR

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis is regarded as a combination of two major separate diseases: atherosis and sclerosis. Sclerotic component depends on deterioration of elastic properties of the aortic wall and is called aortic stiffness. The most valuable, non-invasive method of aortic stiffness assessment is echocardiography...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Zapolski T,Furmaga J,Jaroszyński A,Wysocka A,Rudzki S,Wysokiński AP

更新日期：2017-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal injury is a serious complication after cardiac surgery and therefore, early detection and much more prediction of postoperative kidney injury is desirable. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a predictive biomarker of acute kidney injury and may increase after cardiopulmonary bypass (C...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Friedrich MG,Bougioukas I,Kolle J,Bireta C,Jebran FA,Placzek M,Tirilomis T

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will assess measures of vascular health and inflammation in Aboriginal Australian adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and determine if intensive periodontal intervention improves cardiovascular health, progression of renal disease and periodontal health over a 24-month follow-up. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jamieson L,Skilton M,Maple-Brown L,Kapellas K,Askie L,Hughes J,Arrow P,Cherian S,Fernandes D,Pawar B,Brown A,Boffa J,Hoy W,Harris D,Mueller N,Cass A

更新日期：2015-10-31 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:We sought to investigate the relationships among the plasma levels of carotenoids, tocopherols, endogenous antioxidants, oxidative damage and lipid profiles and their possible effects on the cardiovascular risk associated with hemodialysis (HD) patients. METHODS:The study groups were divided into HD and hea...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Roehrs M,Valentini J,Paniz C,Moro A,Charão M,Bulcão R,Freitas F,Brucker N,Duarte M,Leal M,Burg G,Grune T,Garcia SC

更新日期：2011-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accumulating evidence suggests that a decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level induces a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders. However, the expression and role of BDNF in the kidney have not been explored. The present study examined the expression of BDNF and tropomyosin-relate...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Tao YS,Piao SG,Jin YS,Jin JZ,Zheng HL,Zhao HY,Lim SW,Yang CW,Li C

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The patterns, performance characteristics, and yield of diagnostic tests ordered for the evaluation of acute kidney injury (AKI) have not been rigorously evaluated. METHODS:We characterized the frequency of AKI diagnostic testing for urine, blood, radiology, and pathology tests in all adult inpatients who w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Leaf DE,Srivastava A,Zeng X,McMahon GM,Croy HE,Mendu ML,Kachalia A,Waikar SS

更新日期：2016-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a rare autosomal recessive disease of glyoxylate metabolism caused by a defect in the liver-specific peroxisomal enzyme alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT) that leads to hyperoxaluria, recurrent urolithiasis, and nephrocalcinosis. METHODS:Two unrelated patients with rec...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Li GM,Xu H,Shen Q,Gong YN,Fang XY,Sun L,Liu HM,An Y

更新日期：2014-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:End-stage kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis are prescribed with multiple complex regimens and are predisposed to high risk of medication nonadherence. The aims of this study were to explore factors associated with medication adherence, and, to examine the differential perspectives on medicatio...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ghimire S,Castelino RL,Jose MD,Zaidi STR

更新日期：2017-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The short-term efficacy of tolvaptan in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) has been demonstrated across several phase 3 trials, while the ADPKD Outcomes Model (ADPKD-OM) represents a validated approach to predict natural disease progression over a lifetime horizon. This study ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bennett H,McEwan P,Hamilton K,O'Reilly K

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a hereditary disease characterized by the presence of renal cysts. Over time the expanding cysts lead to progressive renal failure. The use of tolvaptan, a V2-receptor antagonist, was recently approved in ADPKD patients. It was demonstrated that tolvapt...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Pellegrino AM,Annicchiarico Petruzzelli L,Riccio E,Pisani A

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anabolic-androgenic steroids and growth hormone are among the most commonly used supplements by sportsmen and sportswomen. The aim of this systematic review is to collect and report available data about renal safety of anabolic-androgenic steroids and growth hormone (GH). METHODS:The search strategy was in ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Davani-Davari D,Karimzadeh I,Khalili H

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be described as a "cruel alliance", with CVD responsible for about half of all deaths among CKD patients. Chronic kidney disease patients are more likely to die from CVD than progress to end stage kidney disease (ES...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Oguntola SO,Hassan MO,Duarte R,Vachiat A,Manga P,Naicker S

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations of the GLA gene, followed by deficiency in α-galactosidase A (α-gal) activity. Nephrotic syndrome, as the renal phenotype of FD, is unusual. Here, we report the rare case of a patient with FD with nephrotic syndrome whose protei...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Fujisawa H,Nakayama Y,Nakao S,Yamamoto R,Kurokawa Y,Nakamura N,Nagata A,Tsukimura T,Togawa T,Sakuraba H,Fukami K

更新日期：2019-12-17 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:Metabolic acidosis leads to chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. The guidelines recommend a lower limit of serum bicarbonate level, but no upper limit. For serum bicarbonate level to be clinically useful as a therapeutic target marker, it is necessary to investigate the target serum bicarbonate level wi...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kanda E,Ai M,Yoshida M,Kuriyama R,Shiigai T

更新日期：2013-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chloride is speculated to have nephrotoxic properties. In healthy subjects we tested the hypothesis that acute chloride loading with 3% saline would induce kidney injury, which could be prevented with the loop-diuretic furosemide. METHODS:The study was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Mose FH,Jörgensen AN,Vrist MH,Ekelöf NP,Pedersen EB,Bech JN

更新日期：2019-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used and have been linked to acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients who survive an AKI episode are at risk for future adverse kidney and cardiovascular outcomes. The objective of our study wa...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Lipworth L,Abdel-Kader K,Morse J,Stewart TG,Kabagambe EK,Parr SK,Birdwell KA,Matheny ME,Hung AM,Blot WJ,Ikizler TA,Siew ED

更新日期：2016-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Family members of patients with end stage renal disease were reported to have an increased prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, studies differentiated genetic and non-genetic family members are limited. We sought to investigate the prevalence of CKD among fist-degree relatives and spouses of ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kong X,Liu L,Zuo L,Yuan P,Li Z,Li W,Cai M,Chen X,Jiang A,Long G,Xu J,Lin H,Wang S,Huang W,Wang Y,Guo Y,Cao P,Wu H,Jia Q,Zhang L,Wang M,Wang H

更新日期：2013-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alport syndrome and ANCA-associated vasculitis are both rare diseases. The co-existence of these two conditions has never been reported. There is no obvious pathogenic link between these two glomerular diseases. The management of this case highlights the importance of a systematic approach when investigating...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Gillion V,Jadoul M,Aydin S,Godefroid N

更新日期：2017-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on radial access (RA) as an independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) in myocardial infarction (MI) patients are conflicting. Our aim was to assess how RA influences the incidence of AKI in MI patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:Data from 3842 MI patients u...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kanic V,Kompara G,Šuran D,Tapajner A,Naji FH,Sinkovic A

更新日期：2019-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anemia is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Elevated hepcidin concentrations are an important mediator of disordered iron metabolism, a key mechanism underlying anemia of CKD. Vitamin D was recently shown to reduce serum hepcidin concentrations in healthy individuals. We examined whether trea...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Panwar B,McCann D,Olbina G,Westerman M,Gutiérrez OM

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that exercise training for hemodialysis patients positively improves morbidity and mortality outcomes, yet exercise programs remain rare and are not systematically incorporated into care. We developed a research-based film, Fit for Dialysis, designed to introduce, motivate, and sustain exer...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kontos P,Alibhai SM,Miller KL,Brooks D,Colobong R,Parsons T,Jassal SV,Thomas A,Binns M,Naglie G

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:End-Stage Renal disease (ESRD) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We assessed the occurrence, time-trend and determinants of fatal outcomes of haemodialysis-treated ESRD patients over a 10-year period in a major referral hospital in Cameroon. METHODS:Medical records of ESRD patients who s...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Halle MP,Ashuntantang G,Kaze FF,Takongue C,Kengne AP

更新日期：2016-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ghrelin, a gastric orexigenic peptide, and body mass index (BMI) are known as inversely associated to each other and are both linked to cardiovascular (CV) risk and mortality in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. However, it is unclear whether the interaction between ghrelin and BMI is associated with ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Beberashvili I,Sinuani I,Azar A,Shapiro G,Feldman L,Doenyas-Barak K,Stav K,Efrati S

更新日期：2017-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of kidney diseases is reported to be higher in lower- and middle-income countries as compared to developed countries, and countries in sub-Saharan Africa are reported to be most affected. Health systems in most sub-Sahara African countries have limited capacity in the form of trained and skilled h...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Furia FF,Shoo J,Ruggajo PJ,Kilonzo K,Basu G,Yeates K,Varughese S,Svarstad E,Kisanga O

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00