The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pre-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease
Introduction : Reduced vitamin D levels were seen early in the course of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Its prevalence increased and severity worsened with the progression of CKD.
Rajpal Ver +4 more
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The Longitudinal Effect of Impaired Kidney Function on Bone Mineral Density and the Association of Body Composition on Biomarkers of Kidney Function Among Afro-Caribbean Men of West African Ancestry [PDF]
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rising global health problem. African Americans bear a greater proportion of CKD burden compared to Caucasians.
Egwuogu, Heartley
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The Interplay of Cross‐Organ Immune Regulation in Inflammation and Cancer
Organs interact dynamically through immune regulation, influencing systemic immune responses and disease progression. We review molecular and cellular mechanisms of cross‐organ immune regulation in inflammation and cancer, focusing on gut, liver, and brain interactions with other organs.
Jie Dou +6 more
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(A) Surface images obtained by secondary electrons from spleen and (D) head kidney tissue sections. The corresponding backscattered electron images of electron-dense granules from the red dots were identified in the respective images (B, E).
Walderez O. Dutra (607031) +7 more
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ABSTRACT The integrity of the intestinal barrier is essential for overall health. Disruption of tight junction (TJs) proteins negatively affects intestinal barrier function, leading to immune imbalances and causing a variety of pathological conditions that are closely associated with the pathogenesis of multiple diseases.
Jiaojiao Fu +3 more
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Vitamin D deficiency is common in kidney transplant recipients, but is not associated with infections after transplantation [PDF]
The relevance of vitamin D for infections after kidney transplantation is poorly defined. 25-OH vitamin D (25-OHD) levels of 135 kidney transplant recipients, enrolled in the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study, were determined peri-transplant and 6 months ...
Hirsch, Hans H. +55 more
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Serum vitamin D levels, diabetes and cardio-metabolic risk factors in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians [PDF]
Assesses levels of serum 25(OH)D in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and explores relationships between 25(OH)D and cardio-metabolic risk factors and diabetes.
Lu, Zhong X +30 more
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Molecular Hydrogen Therapy: Mechanisms, Delivery Methods, Preventive, and Therapeutic Application
Molecular hydrogen, delivered through inhalation, hydrogen‐rich water, or hydrogen solution injection, reduces oxidative stress, regulates immune responses, facilitates cell repair, and alleviates inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and intestinal injury.
Jiayi Jin +7 more
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Chronic Kidney Disease: Recent Evidence and Controversies
Vitamin D (VD) is a pro-hormone essential for life in higher animals. It is present in few types of foods and is produced endogenously in the skin by a photochemical reaction.
Antonio Seguro +9 more
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