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ABSTRACT Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common but poorly characterized complication in heart transplant (HT) recipients due to limited use of renal damage markers, such as albuminuria. Our aim is to determine CKD prevalence based on the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria, assess CKD risk stratification according ...
Pedro Caravaca‐Pérez +11 more
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Aims The efficacy of sodium–glucose co‐transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) among patients with cardiovascular‐kidney‐metabolic (CKM) conditions who experience severe estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) deterioration during follow‐up is not well established.
João Pedro Ferreira +10 more
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ABSTRACT Background In elderly haemodialysis patients, poor functional status correlates with malnutrition, morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess 1‐year survival in an elderly haemodialysis population and evaluate the predictive capacity of commonly used scales for comorbidity, malnutrition, dependence and frailty.
M. L. Sanchez‐Tocino +10 more
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INTRODUÇÃO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes e das dificuldades dos pacientes encaminhados, pelas unidades básicas de saúde (UBS) ou outros hospitais, ao ambulatório de triagem da disciplina de Nefrologia do ...
Cícera Sebastiana da Silva Padovani +2 more
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Abstract Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely used kidney replacement therapy for patients with end‐stage kidney disease. Nevertheless, long‐term exposure to PD fluid can damage the peritoneal membrane, leading to ultrafiltration failure and, ultimately, discontinuation of PD.
Vanessa Marchant +12 more
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Raised questions about the proposed adjustment in CKD classification in the elderly
In a recent review article, authors suggest lowering the diagnostic threshold for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly population. Here, it is discussed the possible implications of that proposed change.
José Andrade Moura Neto
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Nefrologia: uma especialidade pouco atrativa para os medicos peruanos?
Embora a Comissão Nacional de Especialização Médica (CONAREME) tenha aumentado o número de vagas para Nefrologia no Peru, não houve um aumento proporcional do número de participantes para esta especialidade, o que é preocupante em um contexto no qual são
Percy Herrera-Anazco +2 more
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Depressed cardiac autonomic modulation in patients with chronic kidney disease
Introduction: A dysfunctional autonomic nervous system (ANS) has also been recognized as an important mechanism contributing to the poor outcome in CKD patients, with several studies reporting a reduction in heart rate variability (HRV).
Carlos Alberto de Oliveira +8 more
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ABSTRACT Rationale Nonadherence to routine outpatient appointments (NApp) post kidney transplantation (KT) is a poorly studied health behavior associated with unfavorable outcomes. In the ADHERE BRAZIL Study, we previously reported a high prevalence of this behavior (12.7%).
Roberta Lopes Karlburger +8 more
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OBJETIVO: Descrever as manifestações extra-articulares (cardíacas, renais, pulmonares e neurológicas) geralmente não relacionadas às espondiloartrites (EpA) em uma grande coorte de pacientes brasileiros.
Carlos Ewerton Maia Rodrigues +32 more
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