abstract：AIMS:The use of hemodialysis temporary dual-lumen catheters is often complicated by infections, which may be a significant cause of death among patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of bacteremia and bacterial colonization related to non-tunneled, non-cuffed, du...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： de Freitas LW,Neto MM,Nascimento MM,Figueiredo JF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients on long-term peritoneal dialysis develop progressive peritoneal fibrosis and loss of mesothelial layer. Regeneration of the mesothelium has been reported in the normal peritoneum but not the fibrotic peritoneum. Moreover, the origin of the regenerated mesothelial cells remains obscure. The aim of th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Nishioka Y,Miyazaki M,Abe K,Furusu A,Harada T,Ozono Y,Taguchi T,Koji T,Kohno S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determination of clearance of endogenous creatinine using its plasma and urinary concentration (standard clearance), Cockroft and Gault formula, or MDRD formula (estimated clearance) is commonly performed for assessment of glomerular filtration rate. Although the evaluation of renal function in this way is u...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kabat-Koperska J,Safranow K,Gołembiewska E,Domanski L,Ciechanowski K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Crush syndrome developing as a result of earthquake and other natural disasters has been investigated from many angles to date. Data are scarce, however, on cases associated with the spontaneous crash of buildings. This study presents the results on seven rhabdomyolysis patients treated in our clinics out of...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Altintepe L,Guney I,Tonbul Z,Türk S,Mazi M,Ağca E,Yeksan M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Creatol (CTL) is a hydroxyl radical adduct of creatinine (Cr). The serum methylguanidine (MG) level and the MG/Cr molar ratio are reported to be biomarkers for oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to examine whether urinary excretion of CTL, another oxidative stress-related marker, is increased in patients with...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Ienaga K,Nakamura K,Fujisawa T,Fukunaga Y,Nihei H,Narita M,Tomino Y,Sanaka T,Aoyagi K,Nakano K,Koide H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although adequate peritoneal dialysis is not well defined, Kt/Vurea has been used as an index, and various values have been proposed. However, conflicting evidence existed regarding the appropriateness of using Kt/Vurea to define dialysis adequacy and its optimal value. Therefore, the present study performed...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Zhe XW,Shan YS,Cheng L,Tian XK,Wang T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, we demonstrated that furosemide improves renal hemodynamics and attenuates ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-associated changes in angiogenesis-related gene expression. However, the effect of furosemide on I/R-induced apoptosis is not known. We utilized a rat model of acute ischemic nephropathy to test the hypothes...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Aravindan N,Aravindan S,Riedel BJ,Weng HR,Shaw AD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal failure (ARF) occurs in wide range of conditions, making the evaluation of its prognosis a difficult task. Data regarding prognostic factors in ARF in a general population in developing countries are scarce. The objective of the study was to describe predictors of mortality in ARF that are relevant in the ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kohli HS,Bhat A,Jairam A,Aravindan AN,Sud K,Jha V,Gupta KL,Sakhuja V

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human urotensin-II (hU-II) is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors in mammals. To our knowledge, there is no study about the role of U-II in childhood glomerulonephritis. We first determined the expression of h U-II in kidneys of children with chronic glomerular diseases. METHODS:Normal human kidneys wer...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Balat A,Karakök M,Yilmaz K,Kibar Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RF) is a clinical entity characterized by the progressive proliferation of connective tissue that rarely forms a mass involving the periaortic area of the abdomen, which may be idiopathic as well as a result of an inflammatory process after aneurysmal dilatation of the aorta. This fibrotic ti...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Dişel U,Alpay NR,Paydas S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the health-related physical fitness for the patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis and determine the suitability of Eurofit Test Battery for adults to decide their health-related physical fitness level. Eighteen patients with end-stage renal disease (ES...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yurdalan SU,Kondu S,Malkoç M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The kidney is a major site for the inactivation, degradation, and clearance of a variety of peptide hormones. It has been shown that the uremia increases or decreases gastrointestinal system (GIS) hormones. Moreover, studies investigating the serum GIS hormones levels in chronic renal failure (CRF) were cond...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Borazan A,Cavdar Z,Saglam F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular problems are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Endothelial dysfunction (ED), which is an early manifestation of vascular injury, has been shown in patients with ADPKD. Statins have a beneficial effect in the reversal of ED. Th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Namli S,Oflaz H,Turgut F,Alisir S,Tufan F,Ucar A,Mercanoglu F,Ecder T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From unpublished experience of clinicians in the rural tropics, the combination of furosemide and dopamine is beneficial in the management of mild acute renal failure in tropical disease. We studied two groups of patients with leptospirosis and mild acute renal failure whose serum creatinine ranged from 2.4 to 5 mg/dL...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Niwattayakul K,Sitprija V

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The relationships between increased wall stress, myocyte death, and ventricular repolarization instability in patients with heart failure were reported. DESIGN AND METHODS:The relationships between brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a predictor of increased wall stress of hearth; troponin I (cTnI), a predicto...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Taskapan MC,Taskapan H,Ulutas O,Orhan M,Sahin I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative risk during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is high in patients with chronic renal disease. We aimed to determine postoperative two-year mortality and identify the preoperative risk factors of mortality during CABG surgery in hemodialysis (HD)-dependent and HD-non-dependent CRF patients. We includ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Akman B,Bilgic A,Sasak G,Sezer S,Sezgin A,Arat Z,Ozdemir FN,Haberal M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen metabolites play an important role in the pathogenesis of myoglobinuric acute renal failure (ARF). Previously, we have reported a down regulation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) in glycerol-induced ARF, and the induction of PPARgamma has been shown to provide renal protection. In...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yousefipour Z,Hercule H,Oyekan AO,Newaz MA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are little data on the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) from India due to the absence of central registry. The etiology, course, and outcome of ARF differ in various parts of India. Significant trend changes were reported even within a same center over a period of time. AIM:To find out the epide...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Jayakumar M,Prabahar MR,Fernando EM,Manorajan R,Venkatraman R,Balaraman V

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Coumadin-induced renal and retroperitoneal hemorrhages are rare. Clinical and laboratory findings are not specific for the diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) has some advantages in the evaluation of these patients. The aim of this study is to report our experience regarding renal and retroperitoneal hemorrh...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Danaci M,Kesici GE,Kesici H,Polat C,Belet U

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 44-year-old man with acute renal failure and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) positivity was described. The first renal biopsy specimen showed tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) with normal glomeruli. However, delayed recovery of renal function with low-dose steroid treatment for TIN prompted a second re...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wen YK,Chen ML

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal failure secondary to tumor infiltration of the kidneys is uncommon and largely described in patients with lymphoma or leukemia. We report a 64-year-old man previously diagnosed with limited stage small cell lung cancer who presented with acute renal failure (ARF). Renal imaging showed bilateral enlargement...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Wen YK,Chen ML

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the kidney in the control of blood pressure has been convincingly demonstrated by several studies. Recent evidence has suggested that subtle acquired tubulointerstitial injury may cause a defect in sodium excretion function, thus leading to salt-sensitive hypertension. There are no reports, however, examin...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： de Magalhães Sartim R,Fantinato Menegon L,de Almeida AR,Rocha Gontijo JA,Aline Boer P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies show that clinically stable renal transplant recipients have an increased prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (hyperHcy), but the mechanism of this disorder has not yet been elucidated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors associated with hyperHcy after a successful renal transplantat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Simić-Ogrizović S,Radivojević D,Radovic M,Lezaic V,Mirković D,Babić D,Dukanović L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Latin American Society of Nephrology and Arterial Hypertension's Dialysis and Transplant Registry was chartered in 1991. It collects information on ESRD and its treatment in 20 countries of the region. The prevalence of patients on renal replacement therapy (RRT) increased from 129 pmp in 1992 to 447 pmp in 2004; ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Cusumano A,Garcia-Garcia G,Di Gioia C,Hermida O,Lavorato C,Carreño CA,Torrico MP,Batista PB,Romão JE,Badal HP,Miranda SE,Gomez R,Calderon MC,Sanchez SH,Lopez MA,Moscoso J,Merino RL,Polo JV,Lopez A,Romero NJ,Garcia

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of sevelamer hydrochloride and calcium acetate on biomarkers of bone turnover in patients with hyperphosphatemia receiving hemodialysis. METHODS:In this prospective, open-label, randomized, active-controlled study, 70 patients (38 men and 32 women) with hyperphosphatemia (serum phos...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Liu YL,Lin HH,Yu CC,Kuo HL,Yang YF,Chou CY,Lin PW,Liu JH,Liao PY,Huang CC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An increased red blood cell (RBC) phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure in uremic patients was found that could promote macrophage recognition and decrease RBC survival time. Furthermore, a reduced red cell life span was found to contribute anemia in patients with renal failure. It is therefore possible to hypoth...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Bi SH,Cheng LT,Wang T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The derangements in bone metabolism in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) are summarized as uremic bone disease (UBD). In this study, we planned to determine the serum prolidase to compare it with the other biochemical markers. This study was performed on 44 patients (19 females, 25 males, mean age = 56.8 +/- 1...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Evrenkaya TR,Atasoyu EM,Kara M,Unver S,Gultepe M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently we demonstrated the effect of fenoldopam on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) induced NFkappaB mediated pro-inflammatory signal transduction. However, the effect of fenoldopam on I/R-induced apoptosis is not known. We utilized a rat model of acute ischemic nephropathy to test the hypothesis that fenoldopam attenuate...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Aravindan N,Cata JP,Dougherty PM,Shaw AD

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental studies have shown that increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in uremia may cause elevation of intracellular calcium, predisposing to insulin resistance and lipid metabolism abnormalities. Administration of calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) in these models protects against the development ...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Zanos S,Mitsopoulos E,Sakellariou G

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study is a prospective one conducted at Al-Amiri Hospital and including all new cases of chronic renal disease (CRD) seen at the capital area of Kuwait between 1 January 1999 and 30 December 2003. Diagnosis of CRD was based on clinical, laboratory, and radiological features. Kidney biopsies were done when indicate...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： El-Reshaid W,El-Reshaid K,Kapoor M,Hakim A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Several investigators have estimated that depression occurs in about 20% to 30% of dialysis patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression, some laborat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Dogan E,Erkoc R,Eryonucu B,Sayarlioglu H,Agargun MY

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertonic glycerol injection is one of the most frequently used models of experimental acute renal failure. Late structural changes such as interstitial fibrosis in the renal cortex and tubular atrophy have been detected after severe acute tubular necrosis (ATN). The aim of this study was to investigate the expressio...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： de Jesus Soares T,Costa RS,de Mattos Coelho R,Alves da Silva CG,Coimbra TM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A newly identified cytokine, osteoprotegerin (OPG) appears to be involved in the regulation of bone remodeling. In vitro studies suggest that OPG, a soluble member of the TNF receptor family of proteins, inhibits osteoclastogenesis by interrupting the intercellular signaling between osteoblastic stromal cells and oste...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Crisafulli A,Romeo A,Floccari F,Aloisi E,Atteritano M,Cincotta M,Aloisi C,Pizzoleo MA,Ruello A,Artemisia A,Valenti A,Frisina N,Teti D,Buemi M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hemodialysis adequacy is one of the most important issues influencing the survival of patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Assessment of measuring the delivered dialysis dose using clearance x time/volume (Kt/V) index requires multiple blood sampling. New methods for assessment of dialysis dose bas...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Racki S,Zaputović L,Maleta I,Grzetić M,Mavrić Z,Devcić B,Vujicić B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A nephrologist in the millennium offers comprehensive care to renal failure patients. Interventional nephrology plays a major role in this new approach. Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center (OBVAMC) is the first federal health care provider in the nation offering such services. Lack of intervention...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Vachharajani TJ,Atray NK

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adiponectin is secreted specifically by adipose tissue. It was reported that the serum adiponectin level was markedly increased in patients with end-stage renal disease and was positively associated with abnormal renal function in type 2 diabetes. Recently, we found that urinary adiponectin level was significantly inc...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Shimotomai T,Kakei M,Narita T,Koshimura J,Hosoba M,Kato M,Komatsuda A,Ito S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHP) is a frequent complication of long-term dialysis patients, and surgical parathyroidectomy remains necessary in patients resistant to medical therapy. The present paper reports single center results in subtotal parathyroidectomy, presenting diagnostic procedure, indications for parat...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Jovanovic DB,Pejanovic S,Vukovic L,Djukanovic L,Jankovic R,Kalezic N,Paunovic I,Zivaljevic V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the seroprevalence of hepatitis G virus (HGV) infection, its impact, and its relationship with other hepatotropic viruses among chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis at the Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi. The study group consisted of 100 consecutive cases of patients...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Kumar D,Arora A,Singh NP,Kohli R,Kar P,Das BC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemodialysis (HD) patients often experience cardiovascular events, that might be related to altered calcium-phosphate metabolism, dyslipidemia, and chronic inflammation in addition to hypertension. Sevelamer, a non-calcium-containing phosphate binder, may improve the lipid profile of HD patients. However, th...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Yamada K,Fujimoto S,Tokura T,Fukudome K,Ochiai H,Komatsu H,Sato Y,Hara S,Eto T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uremia induces a suppression of the immune status. A large clinical literature suggests that estradiol (E2) plays a critical role in immune function. A large proportion of women hemodialysis patients faced early menopause and inadequate estrogen levels. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of hormone...

journal_title：Renal failure

authors： Dogan E,Erkoc R,Demir C,Sayarlioglu H,Dilek I,Sayarlioglu M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00