Effect of chitosan chewing gum on reducing serum phosphorus in hemodialysis patients: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:TAFRO syndrome is a clinical subtype of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) that is characterized by thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin myelofibrosis (or renal dysfunction), and organomegaly. TAFRO syndrome has only recently been described, and many clinicians are unaware of this disea...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Zhou Q,Zhang Y,Zhou G,Zhu J

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowing how chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients talk about their encounters with providers (i.e., their discourse) can inform the important clinical goal of engaging patients in their chronic disease self-management. The aim of this study was to analyze patient discourse on ongoing CKD monitoring encounter...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Vandenberg AE,Echt KV,Johnson TM 2nd,Bowling CB

更新日期：2018-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ANCA-associated vasculitis is a life-threatening, systemic autoimmune disease. There is an increased risk of organ infarction but in many cases this is asymptomatic. We described here the first reported case of PR3 vasculitis presenting with symptomatic bilateral renal wedge infarction. CASE PRESENTATION:A ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bottomley MJ,Gibson M,Alchi B

更新日期：2019-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levetiracetam is a frequently used drug in the therapy of partial onset, myoclonic and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The main route of elimination is via the kidneys, which eliminate 66% of the unchanged drug as well as 24% as inactive metabolite that stems from enzymatic hydrolysis. Therefore dose adju...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bahte SK,Hiss M,Lichtinghagen R,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2014-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening condition usually occurring in diabetics. Management of this condition has traditionally been aggressive and surgery is considered mandatory. However, this is itself a hazardous intervention in a septic, unstable patient with circulatory or liver f...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Flores G,Nellen H,Magaña F,Calleja J

更新日期：2002-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recipients of living donor renal transplantation are typically considered to have a relatively lower immunological risk. This retrospective study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety between rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) or interleukin-2 receptor antagonist (IL2-RA) induction therapies...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Qiu J,Li J,Chen G,Huang G,Fu Q,Wang C,Chen L

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common comorbid condition in coronary heart disease (CHD). CKD predisposes the patient to acute kidney injury (AKI) during hospitalization. Data on awareness of kidney dysfunction among CHD patients and their treating physicians are lacking. In the current cross-sectional an...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Wagner M,Wanner C,Schich M,Kotseva K,Wood D,Hartmann K,Fette G,Rücker V,Oezkur M,Störk S,Heuschmann PU

更新日期：2017-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum cystatin C (ScysC) may help predicting cardiovascular outcome not only through its ability to detect renal dysfunction but also through its potential connection to others factors that are directly related to cardiovascular diseases. We explored the potential association of ScysC with arterial stiffness...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Dinic M,Maillard N,Thibaudin D,Jannot M,Masson I,Alamartine E,Mariat C

更新日期：2014-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is mainly characterised by the development and enlargement of renal cysts that lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in adult patients. Other clinical manifestations of this pathology include hypertension, haematuria, abdominal pain, cardiovascular system...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Magistroni R,Mangolini A,Guzzo S,Testa F,Rapanà MR,Mignani R,Russo G,di Virgilio F,Aguiari G

更新日期：2019-09-13 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:Renal artery stenosis is one of the secondary causes of pediatric hypertension. Cases with critical unilateral renal artery stenosis manifesting with the hyponatremic hypertensive syndrome are rare and a comprehensive description of this disorder in the pediatric population is lacking in the literature. CAS...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ding JJ,Lin SH,Lai JY,Wu TW,Huang JL,Chung HT,Tseng MH

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For chronic hemodialysis, the ideal permanent vascular access is the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Temporary catheters should be reserved for acute dialysis needs. The AVF is associated with lower infection rates, better clinical results, and a higher quality of life and survival when compared to temporary ca...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bonfante GM,Gomes IC,Andrade EI,Lima EM,Acurcio FA,Cherchiglia ML

更新日期：2011-11-17 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:This study tests the hypotheses that health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in prevalent dialysis patients with diabetes is lower than in dialysis patients without diabetes, and is at least as poor as diabetic patients with another severe complication, i.e. foot ulcers. This study also explores the mortality...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Osthus TB,von der Lippe N,Ribu L,Rustøen T,Leivestad T,Dammen T,Os I

更新日期：2012-08-03 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:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, but is frequently underdiagnosed. The risk factors for PAD are well known within the general population, but they differ somewhat in hemodialysis patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PAD...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ašćerić RR,Dimković NB,Trajković GŽ,Ristić BS,Janković AN,Durić PS,Ilijevski NS

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early recognition and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are associated with better outcomes. Internal medicine residency should prepare physicians to diagnose and manage CKD. METHODS:To examine whether residency training and program characteristics were associated with CKD knowledge and investigate...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Estrella MM,Sisson SD,Roth J,Choi MJ

更新日期：2012-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thermometers that measure core (internal) body temperature are the gold standard for monitoring temperature. Despite that most modern hemodialysis machines are equipped with an internal blood monitor that measures core body temperature, current practice is to use peripheral thermometers. A better understandi...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Lunney M,Tonelli B,Lewis R,Wiebe N,Thomas C,MacRae J,Tonelli M

更新日期：2018-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunosuppressive treatment will predispose an idiopathic membranous nephropathy (iMN) patient to opportunistic infections. Disease severity is one of the main concerns for making the treatment decision. Urinary angiotensinogen (UAGT) level has been shown highly correlated with intrarenal renin-angiotensin s...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Tang Z,Wang Y,Tao L,Guo Y,Zheng Y,Zheng D

更新日期：2018-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are a complex subset of the growing number of patients with diabetes, due to multi-morbidity. Gaps between recommended and received care for diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are evident despite promulgation of guidelines. Here, we document gaps...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Lo C,Teede H,Fulcher G,Gallagher M,Kerr PG,Ranasinha S,Russell G,Walker R,Zoungas S

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a perception that kidney transplant recipients transferred from pediatric centers to adult care have an increased risk of graft loss. It is not clear whether young adults transplanted in adult centers also suffer from high graft loss rates. METHODS:We examined death censored graft survival in 3 coh...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kiberd JA,Acott P,Kiberd BA

更新日期：2011-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is important for diagnosis and risk stratification in chronic kidney disease and for selection of living donors. Ethnic differences have required correction factors in the originally developed creatinine-based GFR estimation equations for populations ar...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kumar V,Yadav AK,Yasuda Y,Horio M,Kumar V,Sahni N,Gupta KL,Matsuo S,Kohli HS,Jha V

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study are to find the prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in patients with Hemodialysis and identify factors associated with these interactions if present. METHODS:The study was an observational- retrospective cohort study that was conducted in ten hemodialysis units in th...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Al-Ramahi R,Raddad AR,Rashed AO,Bsharat A,Abu-Ghazaleh D,Yasin E,Shehab O

更新日期：2016-07-26 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:To measure health-related and care-related quality of life among informal caregivers of older people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and to determine the association between caregiver quality of life and care recipient's treatment type. METHODS:A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. Three ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shah KK,Murtagh FEM,McGeechan K,Crail SM,Burns A,Morton RL

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Podocyte apoptosis is a major mechanism that leads to proteinuria in many kidney diseases. However, the concert mechanisms that cause podocyte apoptosis in these kidney diseases are not fully understood. RhoA is one of Rho GTPases that has been well studied and plays a key role in regulating cytoskeletal arc...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Huang Z,Zhang L,Chen Y,Zhang H,Yu C,Zhou F,Zhang Z,Jiang L,Li R,Ma J,Li Z,Lai Y,Lin T,Zhao X,Zhang Q,Zhang B,Ye Z,Liu S,Wang W,Liang X,Liao R,Shi W

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of proliferative lupus nephritis (LN) comprises timely and coordinated immunosuppressive therapy. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety profile of low dose mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and cyclophosphamide (CYC) in induction therapy of LN in Nepalese population. ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Sedhain A,Hada R,Agrawal RK,Bhattarai GR,Baral A

更新日期：2018-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study the incidence of vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury (VA-AKI) in Hong Kong and identify risk factors for VA-AKI. METHOD:Patients with vancomycin prescription and blood level measurement in 2012-2016 were identified using the Hong Kong Hospital Authority Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting Sy...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Qin X,Tsoi MF,Zhao X,Zhang L,Qi Z,Cheung BMY

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 4-6% of incident end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients in the U.S. recover enough kidney function to discontinue dialysis but there is considerable geographic variation. We undertook this study to investigate whether state-level variations in renal recovery among incident ESRD patients correl...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Chen Z,Lee BJ,McCulloch CE,Burrows NR,Heung M,Hsu RK,Pavkov ME,Powe NR,Saran R,Shahinian V,Hsu CY,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance Team.

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression and frailty contribute to the adverse clinical outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. However, the interaction between depression and frailty in PD patients remains uncertain. We determined the prevalence of depression and frailty in prevalent Chinese PD patients, dissected the internal rel...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Chan GC,Ng JK,Chow KM,Kwan BC,Kwong VW,Pang WF,Cheng PM,Law MC,Leung CB,Li PK,Szeto CC

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00