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Rituximab or Cyclosporine in the Treatment of Membranous Nephropathy. [PDF]
BACKGROUND B-cell anomalies play a role in the pathogenesis of membranous nephropathy. B-cell depletion with rituximab may therefore be noninferior to treatment with cyclosporine for inducing and maintaining a complete or partial remission of proteinuria
F. Fervenza+37 more
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The complex interaction between cardiac and renal functions is known. However, when these functions are disrupted, many intricate and sensitive interactions between these organs are failed by several pathophysiological ways. As a result, this malfunction is clinically evident by sign and symptoms associated to intravascular and interstitial congestion.
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The Crystalline Nephropathies [PDF]
Crystalline nephropathies are a unique form of kidney disease characterized by the histologic finding of intrarenal crystal deposition. The intrinsic nature of some molecules and ions combined with a favorable tubular fluid physiology leads to crystal precipitation and deposition within the tubular lumens.
Leal Herlitz+2 more
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Identification of novel molecular signatures of IgA nephropathy through an integrative -omics analysis [PDF]
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most prevalent among primary glomerular diseases worldwide. Although our understanding of IgAN has advanced significantly, its underlying biology and potential drug targets are still unexplored.
Cisek, Katryna+11 more
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Simon C Satchell, Peter W Mathieson
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Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic renal disease and a major cause of cardiovascular mortality. Diabetic nephropathy has been categorized into stages: microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria. The cut-off values of micro- and macroalbuminuria are arbitrary and their values have been questioned.
Jorge Dias de Matos+5 more
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a pathology of heterogeneous etiology characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from lack of insulin action, insulin secretion, or both, and the population with diabetes mellitus is predicted to be about 439 million worldwide ...
Sopida Thipsawat
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Background Growing evidence has demonstrated that patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) are more likely to experience cognitive impairment than patients with non-dialysis end-stage renal disease (ESRD); however, the underlying mechanisms remain ...
Jingjing Wang+5 more
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Normal-weight central obesity: implications for diabetes mellitus
BackgroundCurrent guidelines for obesity prevention and control focus on body mass index (BMI) and rarely address central obesity. Few studies have been conducted on the association between normal-weight central obesity and the risk of diabetes mellitus (
Xueshan Jin+9 more
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major healthcare challenge. It occurs in up to 50% of those living with diabetes, is a major cause of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD) that requires treatment with dialysis or renal transplantation, and is associated with ...
N. Selby, M. Taal
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