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Renal cysts in children: a single centre study
Kidney cysts may be congenital (associated or not with genetic disorders) or rarely acquired. They may be an isolated abnormality or be part of an anomaly syndrome.
Anna Medyńska+5 more
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TNF-α blockade is ineffective in animal models of established polycystic kidney disease [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Given the large medical burden of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and recent clinical trial failures, there is a need for novel, safe and effective treatments for the disorder.
Jeffrey Roix, Saurabh Saha
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Abstract Background Blood pressure is a crucial risk factor for hemodialysis patients, but the specific impact of weather factors, particularly barometric pressure, on blood pressure remains unclear. This study aims to examine the relationship between barometric pressure and blood pressure in hemodialysis patients. Methods We conducted a single‐center,
Kosaku Iwatsubo+2 more
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Human asthenozoospermia: Update on genetic causes, patient management, and clinical strategies
Abstract Background In mammals, sperm fertilization potential relies on efficient progression within the female genital tract to reach and fertilize the oocyte. This fundamental property is supported by the flagellum, an evolutionarily conserved organelle, which contains dynein motor proteins that provide the mechanical force for sperm propulsion and ...
Emma Cavarocchi+5 more
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Background Retaining the native bilateral kidneys after transplantation is a common treatment for patients with end-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Ziyan Yan+7 more
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Survivin-induced abnormal ploidy contributes to cystic kidney and aneurysm formation [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Cystic kidneys and vascular aneurysms are clinical manifestations seen in patients with polycystic kidney disease, a cilia-associated pathology (ciliopathy).
AbouAlaiwi, Wissam A.+12 more
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Abstract Background The prevalence of intracranial aneurysms (ICAs) is higher in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) than in the general population. This extrarenal manifestation carries significant mortality and morbidity risks.
Joel Ern Zher Chan+3 more
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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is thought to affect about 1 in 1000 people in the UK. ADPKD causes a progressive decline in kidney function, with kidney failure tending to occur in middle age.
Jan Dudley+11 more
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A narrative literature review about alpha‐lipoic acid role in dry eye and ocular surface disease
Abstract Ocular surface diseases (OSD) include various conditions that affect the eye's surface, causing discomfort and pain. One such condition, dry eye disease (DED), is a multifactorial disorder that significantly impacts patients' quality of life, with prevalence rates ranging from 5% to 50% and higher incidence in women.
Antonio J. Mateo Orobia+4 more
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Alport syndrome is a hereditary glomerular nephritis associated with hearing loss and eye abnormalities and is classified as X-linked Alport syndrome, autosomal recessive Alport syndrome, and autosomal dominant Alport syndrome.
Taro Akihisa+12 more
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