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Bardet–Biedl syndrome: a case series

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022
Background Bardet–Biedl syndrome is a rare multisystem autosomal recessive disorder that falls under the spectrum of ciliopathy disorders. It is characterized by rod–cone dystrophy, renal malformations, polydactyly, learning difficulties, central obesity,
Omer Ali Mohamed Ahmed Elawad, Mumen Abdalazim Dafallah, Mohammed Mahgoub Mirghani Ahmed, Ahmed Abdalazim Dafallah Albashir, Sahar Mohammed Abbas Abdalla, Habiballa Hago Mohamed Yousif, Anwar Ali Elamin Daw Elbait, Moawia Elbalal Mohammed, Hassan Ismail Hassan Ali, Mohamed Mutasim Mohamed Ahmed, Najla Fouad Nassir Mohammed, Fadwa Hashim Mohamed Osman, Mussab Alnazeer Yousif Mohammed, Ejlal Ahmed Ebrahim Abu Shama   +13 more
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Concurrent IgA Nephropathy and Membranous Nephropathy, Is It an Overlap Syndrome?

Frontiers in Immunology, 2022
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and membranous nephropathy (MN) are common glomerulonephritis, the presence of which in the same patient– concurrent of IgAN and MN (cIgAN/MN) has been described occasionally.
Jia-Wei He, Dong-Feng Cui, Xu-Jie Zhou, Pei Chen, Yang Li, Xue Zhang, Yan-Na Wang, Ting Gan, Li-Jun Liu, Su-Fang Shi, Li Zhu, Ping Hou, Ji-Cheng Lv, Hong Zhang   +13 more
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Randomized Study on the Efficacy of Standard Versus Low Roxadustat Dose for Anemia in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis

Kidney International Reports, 2022
Introduction: We aimed to investigate whether a lower starting dose of roxadustat (∼1–1.4 mg/kg) converted from erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) could achieve a comparable hemoglobin (Hb) target (≥100 and ≤120 g/l) compared with the standard weight-
Zhikai Yang, Tiantian Ma, Xiao Xu, Gang Fu, Jing Zhao, Ying Xu, Bin Yang, Di Song, Sainan Zhu, Jicheng Lv, Jie Dong   +10 more
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Elevation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein levels reflects renal interstitial inflammation in drug-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis

BMC Nephrology, 2020
Background A renal biopsy is needed to define active inflammatory infiltration and guide therapeutic management in drug-induced acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (D-ATIN).
Xi-zi Zheng, Yang-hui Gu, Tao Su, Xu-jie Zhou, Jun-wen Huang, Ping-ping Sun, Yan Jia, Da-min Xu, Su-xia Wang, Gang Liu, Li Yang   +10 more
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Serum chromogranin A correlated with albuminuria in diabetic patients and is associated with early diabetic nephropathy

BMC Nephrology, 2022
Background The kidney is the main site for the removal of chromogranin A (CgA). Previous studies have found that patients with renal impairment displayed elevated concentrations of CgA in plasma and that CgA concentrations reflect a deterioration of ...
Hui Yu, Hongping Wang, Xue Su, Aili Cao, Xingmei Yao, Yunman Wang, Bingbing Zhu, Hao Wang, Ji Fang   +8 more
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The incidence, prevalence and trends of Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka: an analysis of 30,566 patients

BMC Nephrology, 2019
Background Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) of uncertain origin (CKDu) has affected North Central Province (Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts) of Sri Lanka. The cause is still unknown.
Asanga Venura Ranasinghe, Gardiye Weligamage Gamini Priyantha Kumara, Ranamuka Henayage Karunarathna, Ambepitiyawaduge Pubudu De Silva, Korale Gedara Dilini Sachintani, Jayaprakara Mudiyanselage Chathurika Nayani Gunawardena, Sembu Kuttige Champika Ruwan Kumari, Mohamed Shali Fathima Sarjana, Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, Mannikawadumesthri Vipula Chandu De Silva   +9 more
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The effects of vascular access types on the survival and quality of life and depression in the incident hemodialysis patients

Renal Failure, 2020
Background Although arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis (HD), the association between vascular access types and quality of life is not well-known.
Do Hyoung Kim, Ji In Park, Jung Pyo Lee, Yong-Lim Kim, Shin-Wook Kang, Chul Woo Yang, Nam-Ho Kim, Yon Su Kim, Chun Soo Lim   +8 more
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Effect of hydroxychloroquine in patients with IgA nephropathy with insufficient responses to immunosuppressive therapy: a retrospective case-control study

BMC Nephrology, 2020
Background Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a well-known immunomodulator that was recently used in immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) due to its antiproteinuric effects.
Chen Tang, Ji-Cheng Lv, Su-Fang Shi, Yu-Qing Chen, Li-Jun Liu, Hong Zhang   +5 more
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A Functional Variant rs3093023 in CCR6 Is Associated With IgA Nephropathy by Regulating Th17 Cells in a North Han Chinese Population

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
C-C chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) is a susceptibility gene of various immune-related diseases, which was suggested to be shared with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). In this study, we aimed to identify the functional variants.
Yue-miao Zhang, Yue-miao Zhang, Yue-miao Zhang, Xing-zi Liu, Xing-zi Liu, Xing-zi Liu, Xu-jie Zhou, Xu-jie Zhou, Xu-jie Zhou, Li-jun Liu, Li-jun Liu, Li-jun Liu, Su-fang Shi, Su-fang Shi, Su-fang Shi, Ping Hou, Ping Hou, Ping Hou, Ji-cheng Lv, Ji-cheng Lv, Ji-cheng Lv, Hong Zhang, Hong Zhang, Hong Zhang   +23 more
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Guidelines for the Treatment of ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis in the Elderly in China

罕见病研究
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis(AAGN) often presents with clinically insidious features in elderly patients, leading to delayed diagnosis.
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Expert Group, Renal Disease Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, Chinese Society of Rare Diseases, Renal Disease Group of the Chinese Geriatrics Society   +2 more
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