Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition increases ADMA concentration in patients on maintenance hemodialysis--a randomized cross-over study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:During continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVH), regional anticoagulation with citrate may be superior to heparin in terms of biocompatibility, since heparin as opposed to citrate may activate complement (reflected by circulating C5a) and induce neutrophil degranulation in the filter and myeloperoxidase ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Schilder L,Nurmohamed SA,ter Wee PM,Paauw NJ,Girbes AR,Beishuizen A,Beelen RH,Groeneveld AB

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) assessment after kidney transplantation has become an important tool in evaluating outcomes. This study aims to identify the associated factors with HRQoL among a representative sample size of Kidney Transplant Recipients (KTR) at the time of their inclusion in the stud...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Mouelhi Y,Jouve E,Alessandrini M,Pedinielli N,Moal V,Meurette A,Cassuto E,Mourad G,Durrbach A,Dussol B,Gentile S

更新日期：2018-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing an in-vitro, closed loop hemodialysis system as a method to assess drug clearance. Secondarily, this study tested the influence of variables (blood flow rate, dialysate flow rate, and type of filter) in the hemodialysis procedure on the c...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jang SM,Cardone KE,Nolin TD,Mason DL,Grabe DW

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concentration of the urine is primarily regulated via vasopressin dependent aquaporin-2 water channels in the apical membrane of kidney principal cells. It is unclear whether urine concentration ability in ADPKD differs from other patients with similar degree of impaired renal function (non-ADPKD patients). ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Malmberg MH,Mose FH,Pedersen EB,Bech JN

更新日期：2020-08-31 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:Treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome is still controversial. There is currently little known about the clinical use of renal biomarkers which may explain contradictory results obtained from clinical trials. In order to assess whether IgG-uria can predict the outcome in membr...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bazzi C,Rizza V,Casellato D,Tofik R,Berg AL,Gallieni M,D'Amico G,Bakoush O

更新日期：2014-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The patient characteristics and mortality associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD) have not been characterized for a national sample of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on the renal transplant waiting list. METHODS:40,493 patients in the United States Renal Data System who w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Abbott KC,Agodoa LY

更新日期：2002-08-23 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:Rituximab is widely used in kidney transplantation. However, it is not clear whether the conventional doses of maintenance immunosuppressant in rituximab-treated kidney transplantation (KT) are appropriate. In our previous study, decreasing mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) dose due to infection did not increase t...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Baek CH,Kim H,Yu H,Shin E,Cho H,Yang WS,Han DJ,Park SK

更新日期：2015-12-04 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: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:The end stage renal disease population has a 20 fold higher incidence of cardiovascular mortality compared to the overall population. The development of reno-cardiac syndrome in these patients will result in cardiovascular events to be the cause of 50% of fatalities. There is therefore a need to research imp...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kieswich JE,Chen J,Alliouachene S,Caton PW,McCafferty K,Thiemermann C,Yaqoob MM

更新日期：2018-12-04 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:There is a lack of online, evidence-based information and resources to support home-based care of childhood CKD stages 3-5. METHODS:Qualitative interviews were undertaken with parents, patients and professionals to explore their views on content of the proposed online parent information and support (OPIS) w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Swallow VM,Hall AG,Carolan I,Santacroce S,Webb NJ,Smith T,Hanif N

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current practice concerning timing, mode, and dose of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) with renal failure remains unknown. To investigate whether serum lactate level and prescription pattern of RRT are associated with mortality in patients with ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Yeh HC,Ting IW,Tsai CW,Wu JY,Kuo CC

更新日期：2017-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sickle cell trait is not completely benign, and some renal complications can occur. The baseline rate of admission for gross hematuria in normal males carrying the sickle cell trait is 2%. CASE PRESENTATION:A 35-year-old non-smoking African man experienced a 2-week history of painless, profuse and persisten...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Le Joncour A,Mesnard L,Hertig A,Robert T

更新日期：2018-06-08 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:Interleukin 17 is a proinflammatory cytokine involved in immune response after allograft transplantation. IL-17 family of proinflammatory cytokines includes IL-17A and IL-17F. Previous studies have demonstrated that the rs2275913 IL17A and the rs11465553 IL17F gene polymorphism are associated with kidney all...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Domanski L,Kłoda K,Patrzyk M,Wisniewska M,Safranow K,Sienko J,Sulikowski T,Staniszewska M,Pawlik A

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum phosphorus control is critical for chronic kidney disease (CKD) 5D patients. Currently, clinical profile for an oral phosphorus binder in the mainland Chinese population is not available. OBJECTIVE:To establish the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of lanthanum carbonate in CKD 5D patients. DESIGN:M...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Xu J,Zhang YX,Yu XQ,Liu ZH,Wang LN,Chen JH,Fan YP,Ni ZH,Wang M,Yuan FH,Ding GH,Chen XM,Zhang AP,Mei CL

更新日期：2013-02-04 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:The pathogenesis of falling is complex, and identification of risk factors may be essential for prevention. The relationship between renal disease and falls is unclear, and the goal of this study was to collect the available evidence and investigate the relationship between accidental falls and renal dysfunc...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： López-Soto PJ,De Giorgi A,Senno E,Tiseo R,Ferraresi A,Canella C,Rodríguez-Borrego MA,Manfredini R,Fabbian F

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tolvaptan is a selective vasopressin receptor antagonist. Nitric Oxide (NO) promotes renal water and sodium excretion, but the effect is unknown in the nephron's principal cells. In a dose-response study, we measured the effect of tolvaptan on renal handling of water and sodium and systemic hemodynamics, dur...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Al Therwani S,Rosenbæk JB,Mose FH,Bech JN,Pedersen EB

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly being recognized as a predictor for both end-stage renal disease and cardiovascular disease. The present study, conducted on individuals from a community in Arita, Japan, was designed to evaluate biomarkers that can be used to determine the associated factors for ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Takamatsu N,Abe H,Tominaga T,Nakahara K,Ito Y,Okumoto Y,Kim J,Kitakaze M,Doi T

更新日期：2009-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibrillary glomerulonephritis (FGN) is distinguished from amyloidosis by thicker fibrils and the lack of staining with histochemical dyes typically reactive with amyloid. However, congophilic FGN has been proposed recently and adding laser microdissection followed by mass spectrometry (LMD/MS) to conventiona...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Adachi M,Kitamura M,Muta K,Maekawa A,Uramatsu T,Tadokoro M,Funakoshi S,Hisano S,Kuwahara N,Shimizu A,Mukae H,Nishino T

更新日期：2020-05-24 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:Renal infarction (RI) is a rare disease with poor prognosis. Appropriate secondary prevention treatment is essential and requires an exhaustive etiological assessment. We aimed to determine whether invasive endovascular explorations may improve the diagnostic process and change the secondary prevention treat...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ivanes F,Dewaele J,Touboul C,Gatault P,Sautenet B,Barbet C,Büchler M,Quilliet L,Angoulvant D,Halimi JM

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that the use of actual body weight might lead to more frequent misdiagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) than when ideal body weight is used in underweight and/or obese patients. We examined which definition of body weight is most effective in establishing a urinary diagnosis of AKI in septic...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Katayama S,Koyama K,Goto Y,Koinuma T,Tonai K,Shima J,Wada M,Nunomiya S

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have linked smaller kidney dimensions to increased blood pressure. However, patients with Balkan Endemic Nephropathy (BEN), whose kidneys shrink during the course of the disease, do not manifest increased blood pressure. The authors evaluated the relationship between kidney cortex width, kid...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Dimitrov PS,Simeonov VA,Tsolova SD,Bonev AG,Georgieva RB,Karmaus WJ

更新日期：2006-08-23 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:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been established as a risk for cardiovascular diseases and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Energy intake (EI) is an important nutritional therapy for preventing MetS. We examined the association of self-reported dietary EI with metabolic abnormalities and MetS among hemodial...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Duong TV,Wong TC,Chen HH,Chen TW,Chen TH,Hsu YH,Peng SJ,Kuo KL,Liu HC,Lin ET,Wang CS,Tseng IH,Feng YW,Chang TY,Su CT,Yang SH

更新日期：2018-09-19 00:00:00