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The kidney and the balance of sulfur and nitrogen as fundamental components of pH homeostasis
Physiological Reports, Volume 14, Issue 10, May 2026.Biochemical processes involved in ammoniagenesis and regulation of pH homeostasis. Abstract The homeostasis of blood and tissue pH is fundamental for life, and pH imbalances may lead to coma and death. The regulation of the acid–base balance involves primarily the lungs and kidneys, and is strictly integrated via the endocrine and nervous systems ...
Vincenzo Graziano +3 more
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Nutrition and Renal Osteodystrophy
Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 1985 Nutritional factors, especially calcium, calorie and fat intakes may be important in the treatment with active vitamin D, so that the effect appears more efficient. Incidence of bone changes, due to hyperparathyroidism in diabetic nephropathy, was less than that in non-diabetic patients under hemodialysis.
MORII, Hirotoshi +9 more
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Knuckle, Knuckle, Dimple, Dimple: Do Not Miss A Diagnostic Opportunity
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.Archibald's metacarpal sign is characterized by dimpling over the knuckles when the fist is clenched, resulting from relative shortening of the fourth and fifth metacarpals compared with the third. ABSTRACT Turner syndrome (TS) often presents with subtle or overlooked clinical signs, contributing to frequent diagnostic delays. We describe the case of a
Maria Chiara Pellegrin +4 more
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Adynamic Renal Osteodystrophy [PDF]
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2001 In recent years, adynamic renal osteodystrophy has become a common skeletal lesion in adult patients with chronic renal failure ([1][1],[2][2],[3][3]). More than 40% of adults who are treated with hemodialysis and more than 50% of those who are treated with peritoneal dialysis have bone ...
Isidro B, Salusky, William G, Goodman
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.Abstract The melanocortin‐4 receptor (MC4R) is a G protein‐coupled receptor with an essential role in appetite suppression and energy homeostasis. Genetic mutations in the receptor and components of its signalling pathway that cause obesity in humans, dogs and rodent models have revealed important insights into how the receptor signals and what ...
Aqfan Jamaluddin +3 more
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Effect of type II diabetes mellitus on intact parathyroid hormone level in end stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013 Introduction: Osteodystrophy is more common among hemodialysis patients than normal population. Earlier the higher incidence of osteodystrophy among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients was attributed to high Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) level ...
Subhasish Dan +5 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is uncommon in the pediatric population and rarely presents with overt skeletal complications such as brown tumors. This case study describes a 16‐year‐old female who initially presented with abdominal pain and was subsequently found to have severe hypercalcemia (serum calcium 16.4 mg/dL) and markedly ...
Dosti Regmi +4 more
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RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEONECROSIS AFTER RENAL TRANSPLANTATION
Turkish Journal of Nephrology, 2019 PURPOSE: This study was performed to determine risk factors influencing the development of osteonecrosis after renal transplantation. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated osteonecrosis in 308 kidney graft recipients (240 living and 68 cadaveric) who ...
Sinan TRABLUS +8 more
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Chronic kidney disease presenting with bilateral spontaneous femoral neck fracture: A case report
Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019 Bone and mineral metabolism disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These patients are susceptible to fractures. Bilateral femoral neck fracture secondary to renal osteodystrophy is a rare complication. We report a case of CKD
Mehmet Usta +3 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among children on regular dialysis, affecting approximately 90% of patients. This deficiency (serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D < 50 nmol/L or 20 ng/mL) is associated with various complications, including skeletal problems, increased infection risk, arterial stiffness, vascular calcification, and ...
Sima Shamshiri Khamene +2 more
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