Comprehensive approach to diabetic nephropathy
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice, Volume 33, Issue 3 Author(s): Bancha Satirapoj , Sharon G. Adler Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with diabetes. This complication reflects a complex pathophysiology, whereby various genetic and environmental factors determine susceptibility and progression to end-stage renal disease. DN should be considered in patients with type 1 diabetes for at least 10 years who have microalbuminuria and diabetic retinopathy, as well as in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with macroalbuminuria i...
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - November 3, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Chronic exit-site care using povidone–iodine versus normal saline in peritoneal dialysis patients
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice, Volume 33, Issue 3 Author(s): Jun Young Do (Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice)
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - November 3, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

New classification of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis: A good start but a long way to go
Publication date: Available online 3 November 2014 Source:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice Author(s): Dong-Wan Chae (Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice)
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - November 3, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research