Clinical, Histologic, and Serological Predictors of Renal Function Loss in Lupus Nephritis
Objective Kidney survival is the ultimate goal in lupus nephritis (LN) management, but long‐term predictors remain inadequately studied, requiring long‐term follow‐up. This study aimed to identify baseline and early longitudinal predictors of kidney survival in the Accelerating Medicines Partnership LN longitudinal cohort.
Shangzhu Zhang +21 more
wiley +1 more source
Erratum to 'The management of chronic hepatitis B in the immunocompromised patient: recommendations from a single topic meeting' [J. Clin. Virol. 41 (4) 2008 243-254] [PDF]
Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection have a substantial risk of reactivation and jaundice following the use of immunosuppressant therapy.
Pol, Stanislas +7 more
core
Trends of kidney transplantation in Japan in 2018: data from the kidney transplant registry
The number of kidney transplants has gradually increased in the last decade; it was 1742 in Japan in 2017. The outcomes have improved year by year, with the indications for transplantation expanding accordingly.
Takashi Yagisawa +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Malignant and Noninvasive Skin Tumours in Renal Transplant Recipients [PDF]
Background. Transplant recipients require immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection. This conveys an increased risk of malignancy, particularly skin tumours. There is a need for up-to-date data for the South of England. Method.
Jade W. M. Chow +11 more
core +1 more source
Management of a case of colovesical fistula with fecaluria as first sign
Introduction. Fecaluria and pneumaturia are the patognomonic signs of an abnormal communication between the bladder and the intestinal tract. Therefore, when a history of digestive signs, symptoms or digestive diseases is missing, this borderline ...
Gingu C +9 more
doaj
Ureter metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a case report
Background In most cases, prostate cancer metastasizes to the lymph nodes, bone, and liver. In very rare cases, it metastasizes to the ureter. Due to the difficulty in making a preoperative diagnosis, ureteral metastasis from prostate cancer is typically
Sohgo Tsutsumi +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Development of a Disease Activity Index for the Assessment of VEXAS Syndrome (VEXAS‐DAI)
Objective Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome (VEXAS) syndrome is characterized by a complex spectrum of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations. Clinical research to identify effective therapies is urgently needed but is hindered by the lack of validated outcome measures.
Kevin Byram +25 more
wiley +1 more source
POS-786 PLASMAPHERESIS THERAPY IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS: A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE
I. EL MEKNASSI +10 more
doaj +1 more source

