Caspase-independent programmed cell death triggers Ca2PO4 deposition in an in vitro model of nephrocalcinosis [PDF]
We provide evidence of caspase-independent cell death triggering the calcification process in GDNF-silenced HK-2 ...
Anglani F. +8 more
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Incidence of nephrolithiasis has increased dramatically over the past 30 years, likely due to environmental changes such as dietary habits. Nephrolithiasis presents as acute flank or abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Hematuria is present in 90% of cases, but its absence does not rule out nephrolithiasis.
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The incidence of nephrolithiasis in children ranges from 5 to 10% in developing countries. Etiology of nephrolithiasis in children remains largely unknown, so metabolic evaluation is indicated in all case, because of potential morbidity and recurrence ...
Rizky Ramdhani +6 more
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Clinical Features and Associated Factors of Asymptomatic Nephrolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis in Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]
Background Urinary calculi in primary aldosteronism (PA) have been studied almost only in case reports, and most of which have been reported to be associated with nephrolithiasis.
Xu CAO, Xianjun ZHU, Yan YANG, Nie TANG, Limei LIU, Hui ZHOU, Lei ZHANG, Ying ZHU, Yi YANG, Wei XIA, Youren LIU
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RISK FACTORS FOR RENAL CALCULI IN PATIENTS WITH CROHN’S DISEASE [PDF]
Background: The incidence of nephrolithiasis has increased significantly, diet, obesity, and high animal protein intake having been reported to be risk factors. Nephrolithiasis has a great economic impact on society related to work absenteeism, recurrent
Dídia Bismara CURY +5 more
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A genome-wide association study of nephrolithiasis in the Japanese population identifies novel susceptible Loci at 5q35.3, 7p14.3, and 13q14.1. [PDF]
Nephrolithiasis is a common nephrologic disorder with complex etiology. To identify the genetic factor(s) for nephrolithiasis, we conducted a three-stage genome-wide association study (GWAS) using a total of 5,892 nephrolithiasis cases and 17,809 ...
Yuji Urabe +11 more
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Climate change and the kidney [PDF]
The worldwide increase in temperature has resulted in a marked increase in heat waves (heat extremes) that carries a markedly increased risk for morbidity and mortality.
Butler-Dawson, Jaime +12 more
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Prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with nephrolithiasis and vice versa: a cumulative analysis
PurposeNephrolithiasis is thought to be a risk factor for osteoporosis, but data assessing if osteoporosis predisposes to the risk of nephrolithiasis are lacking.
Shunjie Jia +6 more
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Effect of vitamin D3 supplement in glycemic control of pediatrics with type 1 diabetes mellitus and vitamin D deficiency [PDF]
Background: Glycemic control prevents microvascular complications in patients with type I diabetes mellitus such as retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy that influences quality of life.
Fatahi, N. +3 more
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Nephrolithiasis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the community [PDF]
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been associated with renal stone formation. The objective of this study was to determine prospectively the prevalence of nephrolithiasis in a community-based population of patients with IBD and to analyze ...
Cury, Dídia Bismara +2 more
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