Dementia is a risk factor for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events in elderly Korean patients initiating hemodialysis: a Korean national population-based study.

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: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:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Cardiovascular risk assessment in this population is hampered by the failure of traditional risk factors to fully account for the elevated CVD risk (reverse epidemiology effect) and the...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Junyent M,Martínez M,Borràs M,Coll B,Valdivielso JM,Vidal T,Sarró F,Roig J,Craver L,Fernández E

更新日期：2010-07-07 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:The Reducing Disparities in Access to kidNey Transplantation Community Study (RaDIANT) was an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 6-developed, dialysis facility-level randomized trial testing the effectiveness of a 1-year multicomponent education and quality improvement intervention in increasing referral...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hamoda RE,Gander JC,McPherson LJ,Arriola KJ,Cobb L,Pastan SO,Plantinga L,Browne T,Hartmann E,Mulloy L,Zayas C,Krisher J,Patzer RE

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:FGF23 controls serum l,25(OH)2D3 levels and phosphate homeostasis. This study evaluates the effects of ferritin on intact PTH, FGF23, and l,25(OH)2D3 in patients with major thalassemia. It also evaluates FGF23 changes in patients with hypoparathyroidism to clarify the interaction between FGF23 and PTH in the...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Saki F,Salehifar A,Kassaee SR,Omrani GR

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of the Internet for searching and sharing health information and for health care interactions may have a great potential for Renal Transplant Recipients (RTR). This study aims to determine the characteristics associated with Internet and social network use in a representative sample of RTR at the tim...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Mouelhi Y,Alessandrini M,Pauly V,Dussol B,Gentile S

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) often live with unidentified frailty and multimorbidity. Despite guideline recommendations, geriatric assessment is not part of standard clinical care, resulting in a missed opportunity to enhance (clinical) outcomes including quality of life in these patie...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Voorend CGN,Berkhout-Byrne NC,Meuleman Y,Mooijaart SP,Bos WJW,van Buren M

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess whether serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) and/or fetuin-A predict mortality and cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients. METHODS:Multicenter, observational, prospective study that included 220 hemodialysis patients followed up for up to 6 years. Serum OPG and fetuin-A levels...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Collado S,Coll E,Nicolau C,Azqueta M,Pons M,Cruzado JM,de la Torre B,Deulofeu R,Mojal S,Pascual J,Cases A

更新日期：2017-09-07 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:About 1% of patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) have hypernatremia, a condition associated with a mortality rate of 20 to 60%. Management recommendations originate from intensive care unit studies, in which patients and medical diseases differ from those in ED. METHODS:We retrospectively stud...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bataille S,Baralla C,Torro D,Buffat C,Berland Y,Alazia M,Loundou A,Michelet P,Vacher-Coponat H

更新日期：2014-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Awareness of the spectrum of clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially uncommon changes, is essential for diagnosis and effective management of patients. CASE PRESENTATION:A 26-year-old Chinese man with SLE initially manifested cutaneous papulonodular mucinosis and developed ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Su X,Qiao X,Li J,Gao L,Wang C,Wang L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum p-cresyl sulfate (PCS) associates with cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. PCS concentrations are determined by intestinal uptake of p-cresol, human metabolism to PCS and renal clearance. Whether intestinal uptake of p-cresol itself is directly associated with cardiovascular...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Poesen R,Viaene L,Verbeke K,Augustijns P,Bammens B,Claes K,Kuypers D,Evenepoel P,Meijers B

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, and a number of reports have shown a relationship between CKD and CVD in pre-dialysis or maintenance dialysis patients. However, few studies have reported serial observations during dialysis initiation and mai...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Inaguma D,Koide S,Takahashi K,Hayashi H,Hasegawa M,Yuzawa Y

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury (AKI) places a heavy burden on the healthcare system in China and is usually misdiagnosed. However, there are limited studies that have described the epidemiology and diagnosis of AKI in China. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence and diagnosis of AKI in hospitalized adult ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Cheng X,Wu B,Liu Y,Mao H,Xing C

更新日期：2017-06-24 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:Early preparation for renal replacement therapy (RRT) is recommended for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet many patients initiate RRT urgently and/or are inadequately prepared. METHODS:We conducted audio-recorded, qualitative, directed telephone interviews of nephrology health care pr...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Greer RC,Ameling JM,Cavanaugh KL,Jaar BG,Grubbs V,Andrews CE,Ephraim P,Powe NR,Lewis J,Umeukeje E,Gimenez L,James S,Boulware LE

更新日期：2015-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a marked paucity of data concerning AKI in Sub-Saharan Africa, where there is a substantial burden of trauma and HIV. METHODS:Prospective data was collected on all patients admitted to a multi-disciplinary ICU in South Africa during 2017. Development of AKI (before or during ICU admission) was reco...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Aylward RE,van der Merwe E,Pazi S,van Niekerk M,Ensor J,Baker D,Freercks RJ

更新日期：2019-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complement activation plays a substantial role in the pathogenesis of primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). C5b-9, C3c, MBL, and factor B have been documented in the subepithelial immune deposits. However, the changing of complement activation products in circulation and urine is not clear. METHODS:We measu...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Zhang MF,Huang J,Zhang YM,Qu Z,Wang X,Wang F,Meng LQ,Cheng XY,Cui Z,Liu G,Zhao MH

更新日期：2019-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Klotho is a transmembrane protein acting as a co-receptor for FGF-23 and thus exerts clinical actions on mineral metabolism. The association of secreted Klotho with outcomes in CKD patients is unclear. This study examined the relation between plasma Klotho and cardiovascular events in dialysis patients, acco...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Memmos E,Sarafidis P,Pateinakis P,Tsiantoulas A,Faitatzidou D,Giamalis P,Vasilikos V,Papagianni A

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels have been reported to be associated with infectious mortality in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Peritonitis is the most common and fatal infectious complication, resulting in technique failure, hospital admission and mortality. Whether PTH is associated with periton...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Yang Y,Da J,Jiang Y,Yuan J,Zha Y

更新日期：2021-01-29 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 magnitude of renal function recovery after kidney donation differs in donors with a heterogeneous background. Preoperative assessment of candidates with potentially unfavorable renal functional compensation is critical when baseline kidney function is marginal. We explored the significance of preserved k...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Shinoda K,Morita S,Akita H,Tamaki S,Takahashi R,Kono H,Asanuma H,Kikuchi E,Jinzaki M,Nakagawa K,Oya M

更新日期：2019-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A large body mass index (BMI) has been considered as a relative contraindication for percutaneous catheter insertion, although this technique has many advantages. Up to now, there are few studies on peritoneal catheter placement and obesity. The aim of this study was to determine whether patients with large ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Xie D,Zhou J,Cao X,Zhang Q,Sun Y,Tang L,Huang J,Zheng J,Lin L,Li Z,Cai G,Chen X

更新日期：2020-05-25 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:Multiple factors influence timing of dialysis initiation. The impact of supply of nephrology workforce on timing and incidence of dialysis initiation is not well known. METHODS:We determined the number of pediatric and adult nephrologists in each state using data from the American Medical Association and Am...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ku E,Johansen KL,Portale AA,Grimes B,Hsu CY

更新日期：2015-01-15 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:Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) can lead to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although one of the proposed mechanisms is heightened platelet activation, effects of MDD and its treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on platelet function in p...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jain N,Wan F,Kothari M,Adelodun A,Ware J,Sarode R,Hedayati SS

更新日期：2019-10-29 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:In sub-Saharan Africa, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being recognized as a non-communicable disease (NCD) with high morbidity and mortality. In countries like Tanzania, people access many sources, including traditional medicines, to meet their healthcare needs for NCDs, but little is known about traditiona...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Stanifer JW,Lunyera J,Boyd D,Karia F,Maro V,Omolo J,Patel UD

更新日期：2015-10-23 00:00:00