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Phenotypic quantification of Nphs1-deficient mice
BackgroundSteroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is the second most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease in children and young adults. The...
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Retroperitoneal leakage as an important cause of acquired ultrafiltration decline in peritoneal dialysis: clinical characteristics and related risk factors
BackgroundPeritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely-used renal replacement therapy while low ultrafiltration volume usually results in technique failure....
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Clinical characteristics and favorable treatment responses of recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children after kidney transplantation
BackgroundRecurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) after kidney transplant leads to...
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Bilateral renal agenesis: fetal intervention and outcomes
Bilateral renal agenesis (BRA) is a fetal anomaly which leads to anhydramnios and resultant pulmonary hypoplasia. Historically, this anomaly was...
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A review of the genetic background in complicated WT1-related disorders
The Wilms tumor 1 ( WT1 ) gene was first identified in 1990 as a strong candidate for conferring a predisposition to Wilms tumor. The WT1 protein has...
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Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with PGE-1 injection on erectile function in patients with refractory response to PDE5-I: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PurposeWe studied the effect of a platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) combined with prostaglandin E-1 (PGE-1) injection on erectile function in...
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An international delphi survey and consensus meeting to define the risk factors for ureteral stricture after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis
PurposeIatrogenic ureteral strictures (US) after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis represent a significant healthcare concern. However,...
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Hemodialysis patients have signs of a chronic thrombotic burden
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases are the dominant cause of morbidity in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Unless sufficient anticoagulation is used during...
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Type 2 diabetes increase the risk of arteriovenous fistula non-maturation, mediated by postoperative vascular hemodynamics
BackgroundThe progression of atherosclerosis in small and medium-sized vessels has been associated with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the influence...
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Effect of rehabilitation on renal outcomes after acute kidney injury associated with cardiovascular disease: a retrospective analysis
BackgroundAcute kidney injury (AKI) incidence is extremely high worldwide, and patients who develop AKI are at increased risk of develo** chronic...
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Impact of COVID-19 vaccines in patients on hemodialysis: an Italian multicentre cohort study
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact on the national health system of COVID-19 infection in vaccinated patients undergoing...
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External validation of a clinical mathematical model estimating post-operative urine output following cardiac surgery in children
BackgroundThis study aims to externally validate a clinical mathematical model designed to predict urine output (UOP) during the initial...
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Nephrotic syndrome and adrenoleukodystrophy in a 5-year-old boy
Nephrotic syndrome is a common condition characterized by filtration of large amounts of protein, hypoalbuminemia, reduced plasma oncotic pressure,...
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Sperm DNA fragmentation and infertility: a narrative review
PurposeThe purpose of this narrative review is to provide a practical understanding of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) in the management of male...
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Efficacy of lengthening right renal veins using accompanying gonadal veins in living donor kidney transplantation
BackgroundShort harvested right renal veins (RV) are quite common in living donor kidney transplantation (KT). This technical difficulty might...
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Cognitive profile of kidney transplant patients and impact of deceased vs. living donor transplantation
BackgroundIt is important to learn more about the prevalence, severity and characteristics (i.e., which cognitive abilities are especially affected)...
