Age differences in the relationships between risk factors and loss of kidney function: a general population cohort study.

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: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: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:Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) reduces renal cyst growth in a rodent model of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) but the mechanism of action is not clear. Here, we investigated the hypothesis that PDTC reduces the proliferation of cystic epithelial cells in vitro in a nuclear factor (NF)-κB-dependent manner...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ta MH,Liuwantara D,Rangan GK

更新日期：2015-12-15 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:Chronic Kidney Disease is a major public health problem worldwide with enormous cost burdens on health care systems in developing countries. We aimed to provide a detailed analysis of the processes and costs of haemodialysis in Sri Lanka and provide a framework for modeling similar financial audits. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ranasinghe P,Perera YS,Makarim MF,Wijesinghe A,Wanigasuriya K

更新日期：2011-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite lithium being the most efficacious treatment for bipolar disorder, its use has been decreasing at least in part due to concerns about its potential to cause significant nephrotoxicity. Whilst the ability of lithium to cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is well established, its ability to cause chro...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Davis J,Desmond M,Berk M

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal revascularization strategy for patients with impaired glomerular filtration rate (IGFR) has not been established in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We investigated the prognosis and impact of IGFR and invasive strategy on the cardiovascular outcomes in the ACS population. METHODS:In a Taiwan nati...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Lin TH,Hsin HT,Wang CL,Lai WT,Li AH,Kuo CT,Hwang JJ,Chiang FT,Chang SC,Chang CJ,Taiwan ACS Full Spectrum Registry Investigators.

更新日期：2014-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a recent study we demonstrated that low birth weight (LBW) was associated with increased risk of progressive IgA nephropathy (IgAN). In the present study we investigate whether this could be explained by differences in glomerular morphological parameters. METHODS:The Medical Birth Registry of Norway has ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ruggajo P,Leh S,Svarstad E,Marti HP,Vikse BE

更新日期：2018-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kidney impairment constitutes severe risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and all-cause mortality, and early identification and prevention of kidney impairment is critical to effective management of prognostic risk in community residents. Previous studies have validated that carotid-femoral pulse wave vel...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Fu S,Guo Y,Luo L,Ye P

更新日期：2018-05-02 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:Hypertensive nephropathy (HTN) is a kind of renal injury caused by chronic hypertension, which seriously affect people's life. The purpose of this study was to identify the potential biomarkers of HTN and understand its possible mechanisms. METHODS:The dataset numbered GSE28260 related to hypertensive and n...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Wang Z,Liu Z,Yang Y,Kang L

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemodialysis is the most common form of renal replacement therapy in Nigeria. The high cost of haemodialysis has made optimal therapy of end-stage renal disease difficult in Nigeria. This paper is a review of data collected over two years of provision of dialysis services in a new tertiary hospital in South...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ekrikpo UE,Udo AI,Ikpeme EE,Effa EE

更新日期：2011-10-02 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: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:The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics and outcomes of patients receiving renal replacement therapy for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) secondary to haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). METHODS:The study included all patients with ESKD who commenced renal replacement therapy in Australia...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Tang W,Mohandas J,McDonald SP,Hawley CM,Badve SV,Boudville N,Brown FG,Clayton PA,Wiggins KJ,Bannister KM,Campbell SB,Johnson DW

更新日期：2012-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Corticosteroids are widely used to reduce the urine protein levels of patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). However, their potential preventive effects on end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are unclear. METHODS:We previously performed a large-scale, long-term multicenter cohort study of patients w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Tsunoda R,Usui J,Hoshino J,Fujii T,Suzuki S,Takaichi K,Ubara Y,Yamagata K

更新日期：2018-09-06 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:Non-tunneled (temporary) hemodialysis catheters (NTHCs) are the least-optimal initial vascular access for incident maintenance hemodialysis patients yet little is known about factors associated with NTHC use in this context. We sought to determine factors associated with NTHC use and examine regional and fac...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Clark EG,Akbari A,Hiebert B,Hiremath S,Komenda P,Lok CE,Moist LM,Schachter ME,Tangri N,Sood MM

更新日期：2016-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) globally. Diabetes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), both prevalent in South Africa, have not been reported as significant causes of ESRD. METHODS:We evaluated chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease risk factors ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Madala ND,Thusi GP,Assounga AG,Naicker S

更新日期：2014-04-14 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:This study aimed to compare clinical features and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in the Chinese chronic kidney disease (CKD) 3 population and determined the necessity of the subdivision of CKD3 in Chinese patients with CKD. METHODS:Participants with stage 3 CKD (18-74 years of age) were recruited at...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Peng Z,Wang J,Yuan Q,Xiao X,Xu H,Xie Y,Wang W,Huang L,Zhong Y,Ao X,Zhang L,Zhao M,Tao L,Zhou Q,C-STRIDE study group.

更新日期：2017-10-13 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:Severe renal manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is not uncommon and is associated with an indeterminate prognosis. Complete remission can be obtained, however, at least in the young when chronic lesions are absent and adequate anti-inflammatory therapy is immediately initiated. CASE PRESENT...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Ross S,Benz K,Sauerstein K,Amann K,Dötsch J,Dittrich K

更新日期：2012-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperphosphatemia is associated with vascular calcification and bone mineral disorders and is a major concern among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the relationship between hyperphosphatemia and renal outcome in non-CKD patients has not been studied. Furthermore, the clinical implication...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Moon H,Chin HJ,Na KY,Joo KW,Kim YS,Kim S,Han SS

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour (too much sitting) can contribute to renal dysfunction. However, the potential benefits of behavioural change (e.g. replacing sedentary behaviour with physical activity) on renal function are not well understood. We used isotemporal substitution to model potential ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kosaki K,Tanahashi K,Matsui M,Akazawa N,Osuka Y,Tanaka K,Dunstan DW,Owen N,Shibata A,Oka K,Maeda S

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients who start renal replacement therapy (RRT) for End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) without having had timely access to specialist renal services have poor outcomes. At one NHS Trust in England, a community-wide CKD management system has led to a decline in the incident rate of RRT and the lowest percenta...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Gallagher H,Methven S,Casula A,Thomas N,Tomson CR,Caskey FJ,Rose T,Walters SJ,Kennedy D,Dawnay A,Cassidy M,Fluck R,Rayner HC,Nation M

更新日期：2017-04-11 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:Dyspepsia is a common disorder in kidney transplant recipients, and the risk of post-transplant complications is increased in candidates with upper gastrointestinal disease. We evaluated gastrointestinal lesions of kidney transplant candidates on dialysis. METHODS:In this study, endoscopic and pathological ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Usta M,Ersoy A,Ayar Y,Ocakoğlu G,Yuzbasioglu B,Erdem ED,Erdogan O

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African Americans have an increased incidence and worse prognosis with chronic kidney disease (CKD--estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <60 ml/min/1.73 m2) than their counterparts of European-descent. Inflammation has been related to renal disease in non-Hispanic whites, but there are limited data on...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Fox ER,Benjamin EJ,Sarpong DF,Nagarajarao H,Taylor JK,Steffes MW,Salahudeen AK,Flessner MF,Akylbekova EL,Fox CS,Garrison RJ,Taylor HA Jr

更新日期：2010-01-15 00:00:00