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A new insight into the treatment of renal anemia with HIF stabilizer
The long-term clinical experiences with recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) and its analog derivatives have clearly proven that correction of...
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Current Review of Renal Autotransplantation in the UK
Purpose of ReviewAdvances in preservation and transplantation techniques have made renal autotransplantation (RA) a modality that can be utilized in...
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Management of primary and renal hyperparathyroidism: guidelines from the German Association of Endocrine Surgeons (CAEK)
Background and aimsThe purpose of this review is to provide updated recommendations for the surgical management of primary (pHPT) and renal (rHPT)...
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Nephrotoxicity of Amoxicillin and Third-Generation Cephalosporins: An Updated Review
Because of their broad-spectrum bactericidal activity, amoxicillin (AMX) and third-generation cephalosporins (TGC) are widely used for the...
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Catalpol Prevents Glomerular Angiogenesis Induced by Advanced Glycation End Products via Inhibiting Galectin-3
ObjectiveThe main characteristics of diabetic nephropathy (DN) at the early stage are abnormal angiogenesis of glomerular endothelial cells (GECs)...
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Impact of impaired renal function on outcomes of chronic total occlusion undergoing revascularization: a systemic review and meta-analysis
PurposePatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an associated burden of coronary artery disease, including chronic total occlusions (CTO). It...
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Generation of chimeric kidneys using progenitor cell replacement: Oshima Award Address 2021
It is believed that the development of new renal replacement therapy (RRT) will increase treatment options for end-stage kidney disease and help...
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The influence of the National Health Insurance scheme of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on healthcare access and catastrophic health expenditures for patients with chronic renal disease, and the possibility of integrating organ transplantation into the health financing system
Citizens of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have difficulties in obtaining proper health services compared to more developed countries, due to...
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Palliative care needs of people and/or their families with serious and/or chronic health conditions in low- or middle-income country (LMIC) humanitarian settings—a systematic sco** review protocol
BackgroundPalliative care in low- or middle-income country (LMIC) humanitarian settings is a new area, experiencing a degree of increased momentum...
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Tumor contour irregularity on preoperative imaging: a practical and useful prognostic parameter for papillary renal cell carcinoma
ObjectivesTo illustrate tumor contour irregularity on preoperative imaging with a practical method and further determine its value in predicting...
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Chronic Kidney Disease Induces Cognitive Impairment in the Early Stage
ObjectivePrevious research indicates a link between cognitive impairment and chronic kidney disease (CKD), but the underlying factors are not fully...
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Serum Cystatin C as a Risk Factor for Supratherapeutic Digoxin Concentration in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease
BackgroundDigoxin is primarily metabolized by the kidney, and its toxicity is strongly associated with high concentrations, particularly in elderly...
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Kidney transplantation in prostate cancer patients after local therapy with curative intent: a systematic review
PurposeIt is still unclear whether kidney transplantation can be safely performed in patients with prostate cancer after local therapy with curative...
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Shenkang VII Recipe Attenuates Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction-induced Renal Fibrosis via TGF-β/Smad, NF-κB and SHH Signaling Pathway
This study aimed to explore the protective effects of the traditional Chinese Medicine formula Shenkang VII recipe (SK-7) on renal fibrosis and the...
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Nephrologists’ experiences with patient participation when long-term dialysis is required
BackgroundFor individuals in need of dialysis, patient participation is important when determining care goals and in decision making regarding...
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Bilateral pelvic kidneys with upper pole fusion and malrotation: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundThe incidence of ectopic kidneys is 1:12,000 clinically and 1:900 postmortem. Patients with pelvic mal-rotated kidneys are more susceptible...
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Assessing and Treating Chronic Pain in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease
Pain is one of the most common symptoms among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and is often under recognized and not adequately managed...
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Payment systems for dialysis and their effects: a sco** review
BackgroundEnd stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major health concern and a large drain on healthcare resources. A wide range of payment methods are...
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Values of Donor Serum Lipids and Calcium in Predicting Graft Function after Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Study
ObjectiveDelayed graft function (DGF) and early graft loss of renal grafts are determined by the quality of the kidneys from the deceased donor. As...
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Dotinurad restores exacerbated kidney dysfunction in hyperuricemic patients with chronic kidney disease
BackgroundIn this study, we aimed to clarify the beneficial effects of urate-lowering treatment with the novel agent dotinurad on renal function in...
