Renal functional reserve predicts GFR response to empagliflozin in RENALIS and RACELINES clinical trials. [PDF]
van Baar MJB +7 more
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Translating gut microbiome research into therapies for type 1 diabetes
Abstract Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterised by the loss of functional pancreatic β‐cells, for which lifelong insulin therapy remains the standard of care. Given that the gut microbiome can influence host health and that shifts in gut microbial profiles have been observed in T1D, growing interest has emerged in the role of the gut microbiome in T1D,
Shanti P. Kok +2 more
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Longitudinal evaluation of glomerular filtration rate across adolescence and early adulthood in youth with type 1 diabetes: associations with clinical and social risk factors. [PDF]
Clarke ABM +14 more
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Vascular smooth muscle cell mechanotransduction: Pathways, phenotypes and emerging technologies
Abstract figure legend Vascular smooth muscle cells are exposed to mechanical stimuli from the blood flow and the extracellular matrix. The cells sense the signals from cyclic stretch, shear stress, hydrostatic pressure and matrix stiffness through specialized mechanosensors, such as mechanosensitive ion channels or cell surface receptors including ...
Nivethitha Kota Lakshminaraasimulu +3 more
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A genetic and clinical risk factor algorithm to aid in identifying new cases of chronic kidney disease from the general population. [PDF]
Rodwell G, Ioannidis JPA, Kim SK.
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Objective Clinical response to mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug level monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Zahraa Qamhieh +5 more
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Use of Cystatin C in Tandem with Creatinine to Improve GFR Estimation and Clinical Decision Making. [PDF]
Awdishu L +4 more
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The Lupus Damage Index Revision Program: Results From the Item Generation and Reduction Phases
Objective A data‐driven and expert/patient consensus‐based project to develop a revised Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Damage Index (SDI) is under way supported by SLICC, ACR, and the Lupus Foundation of America. Our objective is to report the item generation and reduction phase results
Burak Kundakci +25 more
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