Effect of continuous hemodiafiltration using an AN69ST membrane in patients with sepsis
Background Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome caused by infectious disease. Severe sepsis and septic shock are extremely serious conditions with poor prognoses.
Akihito Tanaka +11 more
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in hemodialysis patients in southern Brazil [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the most common hereditary renal disease in humans. OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence, clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with polycystic kidneys and relate disease ...
Torres, Paulo Roberto Aranha +17 more
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The prevalence and identification of chronic kidney disease in Switzerland [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function. Patients in early CKD stages are often asymptomatic or show non-specific symptoms.
Tomonaga, Yuki
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CPT1α maintains phenotype of tubules via mitochondrial respiration during kidney injury and repair
Impaired energy metabolism in proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) is strongly associated with various kidney diseases. Here, we characterized proximal tubular phenotype alternations during kidney injury and repair in a mouse model of folic acid ...
Qi Yuan +8 more
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Cilostazol-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis accompanied by IgA nephropathy: a case report
Background Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug that is widely prescribed for the prevention of secondary stroke. Adverse reactions to cilostazol include headaches, palpitations, and diarrhea. Little is known about the nephrotoxicity of cilostazol, such as
Hisato Shima +7 more
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Kidney disease management in UK primary care: guidelines, incentives and Information Technology [PDF]
The last few years have seen new developments to understand and tackle the significant public health issue posed by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Established renal disease currently consumes 2% of the UK National Health Service budget and predictions are
O'Donoghue, Donal J. +7 more
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Hepatitis B and C co-Infection are independent predictors of progressive kidney disease in HIV-positive, antiretroviral-treated adults [PDF]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-positive individuals. Hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection has been associated with increased risk of CKD, but prior studies lack information on potential mechanisms.
Bickel, M +37 more
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Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has much impact on mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) and skin perfusion pressure (SPP) are useful tools to detect PAD in HD patients.
Kunihiro Ishioka +7 more
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A novel mutation causing nephronophthisis in the Lewis polycystic kidney rat localises to a conserved RCC1 domain in Nek8 [PDF]
Background Nephronophthisis (NPHP) as a cause of cystic kidney disease is the most common genetic cause of progressive renal failure in children and young adults.
Morahan, G. +23 more
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Background Critical limb ischemia (CLI) and intradialytic hypotension (IDH) are common complications in patients on hemodialysis (HD). However, limited data are available on whether IDH is related to CLI in these patients.
Ryo Matsuura +8 more
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