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STAT1 aggravates kidney injury by NOD-like receptor (NLRP3) signaling in MRL-lpr mice
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a persistent autoimmune disorder that can culminate in lupus nephritis (LN), an intricate renal complication. In pursuit of unraveling the intricate molecular underpinning...
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Investigation on maintenance hemodialysis patients with mineral and bone disorder in Anhui province, China
Chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is a common comorbidity in patients with CKD. The study aims to describe the control rates of serum-corrected calcium (Ca), phosphate (P) and intact parat...
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Masked uncontrolled hypertension in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Masked uncontrolled hypertension (MUCH) has been proven to be associated with increased cardiovascular risk in the general population. We performed the current analysis to determine its prevalence in dialysis ...
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Open AccessAssociation of adipokines with blood pressure, arterial elasticity and cardiac markers in dialysis patients: cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a cohort study
Adipokines are a set of cytokines secreted by white adipose tissue that have been suggested to be involved in the development of cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to evaluate the cross-sectional associations o...
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Open AccessReactive Hyperemia Index in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis: Cross-sectional Data from a Cohort Study
Previous studies suggested that the reactive hyperemia index (RHI) is a promising cardiovascular risk predictor. We aimed to evaluate clinical determinants of RHI and its association with circulating endotheli...
