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Lupus nephritis management guidelines compared [PDF]
In the past years, many (randomized) trials have been performed comparing the treatment strategies for lupus nephritis. In 2012, these data were incorporated in six different guidelines for treating lupus nephritis.
Bajema, IM+7 more
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The epidemiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in rural East Africa: A population-based study. [PDF]
BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) may be common among individuals living in sub-Saharan Africa due to the confluence of CKD risk factors and genetic predisposition.MethodsWe ascertained the prevalence of CKD and its risk factors among a sample of 3 ...
Atukunda, Mucunguzi+14 more
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SERPINB3 delays glomerulonephritis and attenuates the lupus-like disease in lupus murine models by inducing a more tolerogenic immune phenotype [PDF]
Objective: To explore the effects of SERPINB3 administration in murine lupus models with a focus on lupus-like nephritis. Methods: 40 NZB/W F1 mice were subdivided into 4 groups and intraperitoneally injected with recombinant SERPINB3 (7.5 \u3bcg/0.1 mL ...
Beggio, M+12 more
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Isolated gestational proteinuria preceding the diagnosis of preeclampsia : an observational study [PDF]
Introduction. Some pregnant women develop significant proteinuria in the absence of hypertension. However, clinical significance of isolated gestational proteinuria (IGP) is not well understood.
Baba, Yosuke+23 more
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Endothelial dysfunction and inflammation in asymptomatic proteinuria [PDF]
Background. Proteinuria is associated with vascular risk and a systemic increase in vascular permeability. Endothelial dysfunction occurs early in atherosclerosis and modulates vascular permeability. Vascular risk and chronic inflammation are associated.
Adams+67 more
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Background. Proteinuria has been related to all-cause mortality, showing regression or progression. However, few studies have focused on the relationship between proteinuria changes and all-cause mortality.
Yang Sun+12 more
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Noninvasive Urinary Monitoring of Progression in IgA Nephropathy. [PDF]
Standard methods for detecting and monitoring of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) have conventionally required kidney biopsies or suffer from poor sensitivity and specificity.
Fervenza, Fernando C+4 more
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B lineage cells have been identified as therapeutic targets in autoimmune diseases. In the current review article, we provide an overview of novel strategies to target B lineage cells in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Ana Merino‐Vico+3 more
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Background: Heavy proteinuria in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated glomerulonephritis (GN) is usually considered to be associated with immune deposits in renal biopsy.
Peng-Cheng Xu+5 more
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10 Minute consultation - Proteinuria
A 40 year old woman comes to you after she was found to have a reading of 2+ on a dipstick proteinuria test at an insurance company medical examination. She is fit and well with no major medical history or family history of illness. She has no urinary symptoms and no oedema. She is not pregnant.
Haynes, J, Haynes, R
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