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Adipose and serum zinc alpha-2-glycoprotein (ZAG) expressions predict longitudinal change of adiposity, wasting and predict survival in dialysis patients

Scientific Reports, 2022
There were limited data on adipose and serum zinc alpha-2-glycoprotein (ZAG) expression and its association with body composition in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Gordon Chun-Kau Chan, Win Hlaing Than, Bonnie Ching-Ha Kwan, Ka-Bik Lai, Ronald Cheong-Kin Chan, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Jack Kit-Chung Ng, Kai-Ming Chow, Winston Wing-Shing Fung, Phyllis Mei-Shan Cheng, Man-Ching Law, Chi-Bon Leung, Philip Kam-Tao Li, Cheuk-Chun Szeto   +13 more
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HDAC1 inhibition by MS-275 in mesothelial cells limits cellular invasion and promotes MMT reversal [PDF]

, 2018
Peritoneal fibrosis is a pathological alteration of the peritoneal membrane occurring in a variety of conditions including peritoneal dialysis (PD), post-surgery adhesions and peritoneal metastases.
Battistelli, Cecilia, Bordoni, Veronica, DE TURRIS, Valeria, Domenici, Alessandro, Mai, Antonello, Manzione, Andrea, Mene', Paolo, Moioli, Alessandra, Noce, Valeria, Palladino, Marco, Rossi, Lucia, Strippoli, Raffaele, Tripodi, Marco, Valente, Sergio, Zwergel, Clemens   +14 more
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HIF1α-BNIP3-mediated mitophagy protects against renal fibrosis by decreasing ROS and inhibiting activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome

Cell Death and Disease, 2023
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 14.3% of people worldwide. Tubulointerstitial fibrosis is the final stage of almost all progressive CKD. To date, the pathogenesis of renal fibrosis remains unclear, and there is a lack of effective treatments,
Jialin Li, Qisheng Lin, Xinghua Shao, Shu Li, Xuying Zhu, Jingkui Wu, Shan Mou, Leyi Gu, Qin Wang, Minfang Zhang, Kaiqi Zhang, Jiayue Lu, Zhaohui Ni   +12 more
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Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease on conservative and replacement therapy [PDF]

, 2016
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent condition in the world. Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders, related to CKD, could contribute to the morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life of these patients.
Aceto, Paola, Carta, Maria, Davi, Leonardo, Frassetti, Nicla, Galani, Alessandro, Lai, Carlo, Lai, Silvia, Mariotti, Amalia, Mecarelli, Oriano, Mitterhofer, Anna Paola, Poli, Luca, Pulitano, Patrizia, Romanello, Roberto, Tasso, Giorgia, Testorio, Massimo, Zarabla, Alessia   +15 more
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Pharmacokinetics of recombinant human erythropoietin applied subcutaneously to children with chronic renal failure [PDF]

, 1993
The single-dose pharmacokinetics of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) given SC was investigated in 20 patients aged 7-20 years at different stages of chronic renal failure.
Braun, A., Ding, R., Fies, T., Kurtz, Armin, Schärer, K., Seidel, C.   +5 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
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Results of application of the ISPD guidelines to the management of peritoneal dialysis in a single center in Sudan

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2017
Summary: The culture negative peritonitis in Sudan 2010 was 46% exceeding 20% of the recommended ISPD (International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis) guidelines. This study reports an update after applying the standard ISPD protocol.
Sahar M. Kheir, Shamsoun K. Kafi, Patrik Ryden, Haitham Elbir, Mohammed A. Soliman, Shima Ali, Ramy Abulikailik, Khadega Ahamed, Hasan Abu-Aisha   +8 more
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A Clinical Prediction Score to Guide Referral of Elderly Dialysis Patients for Kidney Transplant Evaluation. [PDF]

, 2017
IntroductionDialysis patients aged ≥70 years derive improved life expectancy through kidney transplantation compared to their waitlisted counterparts, but guidelines are not clear about how to identify appropriate transplantation candidates. We developed
Campbell, Kellie Hunter, Chen, Ling-Xin, Hedeker, Donald, Josephson, Michelle A, Saunders, Milda R, Stankus, Nicole   +5 more
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Incremental peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, 2020
Incremental peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been variably defined. It involves taking advantage of the residual renal function that is usually present at initiation of dialysis to initially prescribe less onerous lower doses of PD while still achieving individualized clearance goals.
Blake, PG, Dong, J, Davies, SJ
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Highly Conductive and Stretchable Photothermal CuSe Fiber for Wearable Electronics and Implantable Drug Release Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The conductive and stretchable photothermal CuSe fiber is fabricated for versatile biomedical applications. This CuSe fiber functions as a reliable wearable strain sensor and heater due to its high conductivity, stretchability and photothermal efficiency.
Kukro Yoon, Yukye Lee, Sang Ki Rhee, Hyeonjoo Park, Kyowon Kang, Mingyu Sang, Byeonggwan Kim, Jung Seung Lee, Jaehong Lee, Taeyoon Lee   +9 more
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