Total Parathyroidectomy with Subcutaneous Parathyroid Forearm Autotransplantation in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single-Center Experience. [PDF]
, 2018 Introduction Secondary hyperparathyroidism is common in chronic kidney disease. Parathyroidectomy is indicated in refractory hyperparathyroidism when medical treatments and so the parathyroid hormone levels cannot be lowered to acceptable values without
Casella, Claudio +6 more
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Comparison Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Coronary Artery Calcification in the Prediction of Atherosclerosis in Diabetic Patients [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is one of the atherosclerosis etiologies that can lead to death. Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Screening tool is very beneficial for detecting atherosclerotic plaque, especially in subclinical
Kabo, P. (Peter) +3 more
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Transplantation Reports, 2020 Background: The optimal management of calciphylaxis in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) is uncertain. Case presentation: We report 2 cases of refractory calciphylaxis in KTRs who suffered from persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Ho-Kwan Sin +11 more
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Integral pharmacological management of CKD-MBD II [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) are associated with costly complications and dismal hard-outcomes. AREAS COVERED: In two comprehensive articles we review contemporary and future pharmacological options for ...
Ballarín, José +9 more
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The Perfect Storm: A Case of Non-Uremic Calciphylaxis
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2019 Calciphylaxis is a severe condition associated with chronic kidney disease. We describe a rare case of non-uremic calciphylaxis in a 79-year-old woman with prosthetic aortic and mitral valves, chronic kidney disease and anaemia, who presented with ...
Manuel Martins Barbosa +3 more
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An observational prospective study of topical acidified nitrite for killing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in contaminated wounds [PDF]
, 2011 Background Endogenous nitric oxide (NO) kills bacteria and other organisms as part of the innate immune response. When nitrite is exposed to low pH, NO is generated and has been used as an NO delivery system to treat skin infections.
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Dephosphorylated-uncarboxylated Matrix Gla protein concentration is predictive of vitamin K status and is correlated with vascular calcification in a cohort of hemodialysis patients. [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is known to act as a potent local inhibitor of vascular calcifications. However, in order to be active, MGP must be phosphorylated and carboxylated, with this last process being dependent on vitamin K.
CAVALIER, Etienne +7 more
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Scrotal calciphylaxis in a fifty-one-year-old man with end-stage renal disease and prior bacteremia
Urology Case Reports, 2023 Isolated, ischemic scrotal lesions are an uncommon manifestation of systemic calciphylaxis. This highly morbid disease seen in patients with end-stage renal disease and other risk factors for small vessel calcification results in tissue necrosis and ...
Piroz Bahar +5 more
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Journal of Osteopathic MedicineCALCIPHYLAXIS Journal of osteopathic medicine (Rights reserved) (-) Calciphylaxis / Salupo, Nicholas (CC BY) (-)
Nicholas Salupo +2 more
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Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy - A mini-review [PDF]
, 2016 Calcific Uraemic Arteriolopathy (CUA) or calciphylaxis, is a thrombotic disorder of skin and subcutaneous tissue which typically presents with painful purpuric nodules that may progress to necrotic ulcers, and is a severe, life-threatening condition. CUA
Agapii, Rodica +7 more
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