The effect of the omega-3 supplement on uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients; a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and uremic syndrome cause malfunction in most of organs including skin. Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the effects of omega-3 supplement on uremic pruritus in chronic hemodialysis patients ...
Shokouh Shayanpour +3 more
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Evaluation of medical treatment in Iranian children with nephrolithiasis [PDF]
Introduction: Nephrolithiasis has been increasingly recognized in recent years. Urine metabolic abnormality is the main cause of renal stone in children. Therefore, identification and medical treatment of metabolic abnormalities have been suggested as an
Ehsan Valavi +3 more
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Religious beliefs; Barrier or mainspring to organ donation [PDF]
Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: More studies are needed to characterize the associated factors in each unique culture and society for promoting the positive attitudes regarding tissue and organ transplantation for ...
Amin Zarghami +3 more
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The functions of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-MALAT-1 in the pathogenesis of renal cell carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a prevalent form of renal malignancy, is distinguished by its proclivity for robust tumor proliferation and metastatic dissemination.
Omid Anbiyaee +8 more
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Impact of Tobacco Use in the Etiology of Chronic Renal Failure Among Sudanese Patients
Background: Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a clinical syndrome that occurs when there is gradual decline in renal operation overtime. Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression among medical students at university of ...
Alkhair Abd Almahmoud Idris +2 more
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Prevention of cisplatin nephrotoxicity [PDF]
Cisplatin has a well-established role in the treatment of broad spectrum of malignancies; however its use is limited because of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) which can be progressive in more than 50% of cases. The most important risk factors for
Hayati Fatemeh +4 more
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An Egg Shape Bladder Stone in a Young Child
This is the presentation of a 19-month-old female admitted for recurrent lower urinary tract infection. Renal ultrasound and computed tomography showed a round bladder stone with no associated abnormality.
Ehsan Valavi +2 more
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Gabapentin for treatment of restless legs syndrome among hemodialysis patients; a pilot study [PDF]
Introduction: Unfortunately the restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neglected issue among hemodialysis (HD) centers. Objectives: The aim of our study was to find the efficacy of gabapentin at a low dose of 100 mg three times a week among HD patients with ...
Seyed Majid Mousavi Movahed +5 more
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Urine Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin as a Predictor of Vesicoureteral Reflux and Renal Parenchymal Damage: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Background: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common congenital urinary tract abnormality in children. Renal parenchymal damage is the most devastating complication of severe undiagnosed VUR.
Azar Nickavar +2 more
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Preoperative Cytopenia in Patients Affected by High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Just a Matter of Platelets?
ABSTRACT Background and Aims In patients affected by high‐risk neuroblastoma (HR‐NB), complete macroscopic resection (CMR) is associated with better outcomes. These patients are often cytopenic due to intensive induction regimens. The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of preoperative cytopenia on surgical outcome in patients with HR‐NB ...
Giorgio Persano +13 more
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