Persistent sterile leukocyturia is associated with impaired renal function in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected children treated with indinavir [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Prolonged administration of indinavir is associated with the occurrence of a variety of renal complications in adults. These well-documented side effects have restricted the use of this potent protease inhibitor in ...
Burger, D.M. (David) +7 more
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Engineered extracellular vesicles (EVs) offer a versatile platform for kidney‐targeted therapy. This review summarizes bioengineering strategies, including cargo loading, surface modification, biomimetic fabrication, and biomaterial integration. We highlight translational challenges and propose future solutions to accelerate the clinical application of
Linru Shi +6 more
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Heterozygous mutation in SLC36A2 gene causing hyperglycinuria and nephrolithiasis
Background: Childhood nephrolithiasis cases reported worldwide has been increasing over the last decade. The majority of cases reported are related to calcium oxalate formation which results in impairment of glycine transport in the renal tubule leading ...
Maha Al Harbi, Fuad Al Mutairi
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Application of a New Method for GWAS in a Related Case/Control Sample with Known Pedigree Structure: Identification of New Loci for Nephrolithiasis [PDF]
In contrast to large GWA studies based on thousands of individuals and large meta-analyses combining GWAS results, we analyzed a small case/control sample for uric acid nephrolithiasis. Our cohort of closely related individuals is derived from a small,
Bonerba B +15 more
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Renal screening sonography—A comparative study in a Portuguese basic emergency service
Renal sonography screening aids in clinical decision‐making for patients with suspected renal colic. This study intends to compare the accuracy and pertinence of sonographic findings obtained by a sonographer in a Basic Emergency Service (BES) with that of radiologists at Referral Hospital (RH) in Portugal. Renal sonography screening was able to detect
Sérgio Miravent +9 more
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ABSTRACT Background ChatGPT, an interactive natural language processing model, is becoming increasingly used for medical information gathering. The objective of this study is to investigate the appropriateness of ChatGPT's responses to common urological questions compared to the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) guideline recommendations. Methods A
Wyatt MacNevin +6 more
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism As A Risk Factor For Recurrent Nephrolithiasis
Primary hyperaldosteronism typically presents as hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Several previous reports note an association between primary hyperaldosteronism and nephrolithiasis with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Ekamol Tantisattamo, Thomas B. Francis
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Genetic mutation of SLC6A20 (c.1072T > C) in a family with nephrolithiasis: A case report
Nephrolithiasis is a highly prevalent disease worldwide that is associated with significant suffering, renal failure, and cost for the healthcare system. A patient with nephrolithiasis was found to have SLC6A20 variation. SLC6A20 gene in human is located
Jv Menglei +4 more
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Mephrolithiasis as a common urinary system manifestation of inflammatory bowel diseases; a clinical review and meta-analysis [PDF]
The extra-intestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are common and involve other organs or systems for example; urinary system. Evidence Acquisitions: For this review, we used a variety of sources by searching through Web of Science ...
Ganji-Arjenaki, M. +2 more
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Cystoscopic extraction of an unusual intravesical foreign body: A case report
Abstract Background Foreign bodies (FBs) in the urogenital tract are considered surgical emergencies due to the risk of complications such as perforation, infection, and obstruction. FBs can be introduced into the urethra and migrate into the bladder. Various FBs, including pens, jump ropes, magnetic ball chains, and needles have been reported in the ...
Mohannad N. AbuHaweeleh +4 more
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