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Classification of chronic kidney failure by applying different tree-based methods on a medical data set

open access: yesMedicine Science, 2021
The purpose of this study is to classify chronic kidney failure (CKF) by applying different tree-based methods on the open-access CKF data set and to compare the performance of the methods used. Classification models will be created using decision trees,
Emek Guldogan, Zeynep Kucukacali
doaj   +1 more source

Activation of Rac-1 and RhoA contributes to podocyte injury in chronic kidney disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Rho-family GTPases like RhoA and Rac-1 are potent regulators of cellular signaling that control gene expression, migration and inflammation. Activation of Rho-GTPases has been linked to podocyte dysfunction, a feature of chronic kidney diseases (CKD). We
Liliana Schäfer   +56 more
core   +1 more source

Protective Effect of Forced Hydration with Isotonic Saline, Potassium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate on Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity: An Initial Evaluation [PDF]

open access: yesAsia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013
Background: Nephrotoxicity is one of the major side-effects of cisplatin that has been seen in about 20% of treated patients. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a forced hydration protocol comprised of isotonic saline, potassium ...
Seyed Seifollah Beladi Mousavi   +6 more
doaj  

Successful Conversion from Conventional Potassium Binder to Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in a Patient with Refractory Constipation

open access: yesMedicina, 2022
Potassium binders are essential tools to treat hyperkalemia, particularly in patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease. One of the drug-related complications is constipation, which further worsens heart failure by increasing afterload and ...
Teruhiko Imamura, Koichiro Kinugawa
doaj   +1 more source

A new outlook towards kidney injuries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Acute and chronic progression of injury to the kidney leads to the failure of the renal system and has become an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality.
Mahesh Satwekar, Abhijeet Satwekar
core   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Individualized Education for Kidney Replacement Therapy Modality Selection and Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation: A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an established home‐based kidney replacement therapy (KRT), but its uptake remains low in Japan. We evaluated whether individualized education in a dedicated outpatient clinic was associated with the initiation of PD.
Yasuko Ito   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Respiratory failure: A rare complication of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Disordered metabolism of bone and minerals is a problem frequently encountered in patients with chronic kidney disease. Early biochemical changes include altered calcium and phosphate balance, while advanced disease produces reduced bone ...
Yaxley, J, Scott, T
core   +1 more source

Renal AA-amyloidosis in intravenous drug users - a role for HIV-infection? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Chronic renal disease is a serious complication of long-term intravenous drug use (IVDU). Recent reports have postulated a changing pattern of underlying nephropathy over the last decades.
Grützmacher, Peter   +17 more
core   +2 more sources

The Impact of Tenapanor on Body Composition and Blood Pressure in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Pilot Study

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Instruction Tenapanor potentially affects fluid volume and blood pressure. This study explored its effects on these parameters in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods We conducted a single‐arm, prospective observational study that enrolled 10 patients on PD with hyperphosphatemia who were newly initiated on tenapanor.
Shun Yoshida   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

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