Treatment pattern in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy--practices in Sweden at the start of the millennium
Conclusions
Even though the treatment recommendations in idiopathic MN have not changed the last decade, the question of whom and when to treat seems to lead to uncertainty. Recent studies have presented promising results supporting the PLA2R antibody the predictive marker needed for this patient group. The diverse treatment approach presented in this study might have resulted in a worse outcome than expected. Hopefully, unnecessary exposure to immunosuppressive therapy or delayed treatment can be avoided through better support, education and treatment forums, and thus result in an improved outcome. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lonnbro-Widgren, J., Molne, J., Haraldsson, B., Nystrom, J. Tags: GLOMERULONEPHRITIS Source Type: research
Post-infectious glomerulonephritis with crescents in adults: a retrospective study
Conclusion
Non-streptococcal infections are more common precipitants. There was no correlation between histological and clinical severity. Patients treated with steroids had better renal outcomes. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Baikunje, S., Vankalakunti, M., Nikith, A., Srivatsa, A., Alva, S., Kamath, J. Tags: GLOMERULONEPHRITIS Source Type: research
Atypical anti-glomerular basement membrane disease
Conclusions
Thorough clinicopathologic characterization and close follow-up of patients with findings of atypical anti-GBM on renal biopsy are needed. Review of the literature reveals only rare well-documented atypical anti-GBM cases to date, only one of which progressed to end-stage kidney disease. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Troxell, M. L., Houghton, D. C. Tags: GLOMERULONEPHRITIS Source Type: research
Phoxilium(R) reduces hypophosphataemia and magnesium supplementation during continuous renal replacement therapy
Conclusions
In this larger cohort, we could confirm that Phoxilium® reduced the episodes of hypophosphataemia during CRRT. A beneficial effect on magnesium balance could also be observed. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Godaly, G., Carlsson, O., Broman, M. Tags: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY Source Type: research
Wasp sting-induced acute kidney injury
Conclusions
Wasp sting is an occupational hazard. AKI was most commonly due to rhabdomyolysis. Early renal biopsy is indicated in those patients who do not respond to supportive measures. Timely dialysis and steroid in the case of AIN improves renal survival. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dhanapriya, J., Dineshkumar, T., Sakthirajan, R., Shankar, P., Gopalakrishnan, N., Balasubramaniyan, T. Tags: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY Source Type: research
Acute kidney injury, long-term renal function and mortality in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a cohort analysis
Conclusions
AKI after major abdominal surgery was independently associated with the risk of long-term need for dialysis and/or renal function decline and with the risk of death after hospital discharge. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gameiro, J., Neves, J. B., Rodrigues, N., Bekerman, C., Melo, M. J., Pereira, M., Teixeira, C., Mendes, I., Jorge, S., Rosa, R., Lopes, J. A. Tags: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY Source Type: research
Outcome in patients with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis treated with corticosteroid or tamoxifen monotherapy
Conclusions
CS are superior to TMX in treating iRPF disease. However, in patients with initial treatment success with primary treatment, recurrence rate was lower in TMX-treated patients. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: van der Bilt, F. E., Hendriksz, T. R., van der Meijden, W. A. G., Brilman, L. G., van Bommel, E. F. H. Tags: RARE DISEASES Source Type: research
Persistent severe polyuria after renal transplant
We present a 44-year-old man with a strong family history of DI who had been diagnosed with autosomal dominant nephrogenic DI from infancy. At the age of 40, he had progressed to end-stage renal failure. When he experienced unresolving severe polyuria after renal transplant, further investigations revealed that he was misdiagnosed and that he had a novel mutation causing autosomal dominant cranial DI. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wong, T., Laing, C., Ekong, R., Povey, S., Unwin, R. J. Tags: RARE DISEASES Source Type: research
A need for a systematic genetic evaluation of hereditary polyuric patients
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Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bichet, D. G., Rice, L., Levallois-Gignac, J. Tags: RARE DISEASES Source Type: research
Announcements
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Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: ANNOUNCEMENTS Source Type: research
Improvement in kidney transplantation in the Balkans after the Istanbul Declaration: where do we stand today?
In conclusion, the DOI has provided an ethical framework for engagement of health professionals from south-eastern European countries. The newly established SEEHN RHDC as a technical coordinating body greatly contributed in building institutional capacity and strengthening regional collaboration between health authorities and professionals within these countries for improvement of transplant activities in the Balkans. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Spasovski, G., Busic, M., Delmonico, F. Tags: TRANSPLANTATION Source Type: research
Reciprocating living kidney donor generosity: tax credits, health insurance and an outcomes registry
Kidney transplantation significantly improves patient survival, and is the most cost effective renal replacement option compared with dialysis therapy. Living kidney donors provide a valuable societal gift, but face many formidable disincentive barriers that include not only short- and long-term health risks, but also concerns regarding financial expenditures and health insurance. Other than governmental coverage for their medical evaluation and surgical expenses, donors are often asked to personally bear a significant financial responsibility due to lost work wages and travel expenses. In order to alleviate this economic ...
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshi, S., Joshi, S., Kupin, W. Tags: TRANSPLANTATION Source Type: research
A renal registry for Africa: first steps
In conclusion, African nephrologists have decided to establish a continental renal registry. This initiative could make a substantial impact on the practice of nephrology and the provision of services for adults and children with ESRD in many African countries. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Davids, M. R., Eastwood, J. B., Selwood, N. H., Arogundade, F. A., Ashuntantang, G., Benghanem Gharbi, M., Jarraya, F., MacPhee, I. A. M., McCulloch, M., Plange-Rhule, J., Swanepoel, C. R., Adu, D., for the African Association of Nephrology and the Africa Tags: DIALYSIS Source Type: research
Outcomes of dialysis catheters placed by the Y-TEC peritoneoscopic technique: a single-center surgical experience
Conclusion
Our large series of peritoneoscopically placed catheters by a surgeon demonstrate low surgical complications and peritonitis rates as well as superior 2-year survival compared with open placement of catheters. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Al Azzi, Y., Zeldis, E., Nadkarni, G. N., Schanzer, H., Uribarri, J. Tags: DIALYSIS Source Type: research
Pro-inflammatory cytokines: a possible relationship with dialytic adequacy and serum albumin in peritoneal dialysis patients
Conclusion
Our data suggest a possible relationship between serum IL-6 levels and serum albumin and hs-CRP in PD patients. Furthermore, IL-6 seems to be higher in patients with lower Kt/V, thus suggesting a possible use of this inflammatory biomarker in PD adequacy monitoring. (Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal)
Source: CKJ: Clinical Kidney Journal - January 20, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Milan Manani, S., Virzi, G. M., Clementi, A., Brocca, A., de Cal, M., Tantillo, I., Ferrando, L., Crepaldi, C., Ronco, C. Tags: DIALYSIS Source Type: research
