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Open AccessFactors associated with serum fetuin-A concentrations after long-term use of different phosphate binders in hemodialysis patients
Fetuin-A is known as a circulating inhibitor of vascular calcification. Factors associated with serum fetuin-A concentrations after long-term use of different phosphate binders in hemodialysis patients is stil...
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Open AccessEffects of olmesartan on arterial stiffness in rats with chronic renal failure
It has been suggested that the antioxidant properties of olmesartan (OLM), an angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) blocker, contribute to renal protection rather than blood pressure lowering effects despite the ...
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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: critical analysis of 30 patients
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the kidneys. Nevertheless, disparities between the pre-operative and pathological diagnoses are frequently encountered. We review...