Renal Failure, Volume 36, Issue 8 (2014)

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Renal Failure, Volume 36, Issue 8 (2014)

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State of The Art Reviews

Review Article
Percutaneous coronary intervention compared with coronary artery bypass graft in coronary artery disease patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xin Ren, Wei Liu, Yong Peng, Qiao Li, Hua Chai, Zhen-gang Zhao, Qing-tao Meng, Chi Chen, Chen Zhang, Xiao-lin Luo, Mao Chen & De-jia Huang
Pages: 1177-1186
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforPercutaneous coronary intervention compared with coronary artery bypass graft in coronary artery disease patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Review Article
Calcium-sensing receptor gene polymorphisms in patients with calcium urolithiasis: a systematic review
Huseyin Besiroglu, Suleyman Sahin, Alper Otunctemur & Emin Ozbek
Pages: 1187-1192
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforCalcium-sensing receptor gene polymorphisms in patients with calcium urolithiasis: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (542.2 KB)
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The role of disparities and socioeconomic factors in access to kidney transplantation and its outcome
Tammy Hod & Alexander S. Goldfarb-Rumyantzev
Pages: 1193-1199
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforThe role of disparities and socioeconomic factors in access to kidney transplantation and its outcome | Full Text | References | PDF (173.3 KB)
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Clinical Studies

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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Index
Amani A. Khalil, Hanan M. Al-Modallal, Maysoon S. Abdalrahim, Diana H. Arabiat, Mona A. Abed & Ruqayya S. Zeilani
Pages: 1200-1207
Published online: 30 Jun 2014
AbstractforDevelopment and psychometric evaluation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Index | Full Text | References | PDF (138.6 KB)
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Research Article

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Immunohistochemical study of tubular epithelial cells and vascular endothelial cells in glomerulonephritis
Flaviu Bob, Gheorghe Gluhovschi, Diana Herman, Ligia Petrica, Gheorghe Bozdog, Cristina Gluhovschi, Silvia Velciov, Florica Gadalean, Romulus Timar, Elena Potencz, Alis Dema & Adalbert Schiller
Pages: 1208-1214
Published online: 19 Jun 2014
AbstractforImmunohistochemical study of tubular epithelial cells and vascular endothelial cells in glomerulonephritis | Full Text | References | PDF (741.5 KB)
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Outcome of renal transplantation from deceased donors: experience from developing country
Vivek B. Kute, Aruna V. Vanikar, Himanshu V. Patel, Pankaj R. Shah, Manoj R. Gumber, Divyesh P. Engineer, Pranjal R. Modi, Syed Jamal Rizvi, Veena R Shah, Manisha P Modi, Kamal V. Kanodia & Hargovind L. Trivedi
Pages: 1215-1220
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforOutcome of renal transplantation from deceased donors: experience from developing country | Full Text | References | PDF (444.1 KB)
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The relation between treatment and prognosis of childhood membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Aysun Çaltik Yilmaz, Özlem Aydog, Sare Gülfem Akyüz, Mehmet Bülbül, Gülay Demircin & Ayşe Öner
Pages: 1221-1225
Published online: 28 Jul 2014
AbstractforThe relation between treatment and prognosis of childhood membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis | Full Text | References | PDF (115.8 KB)
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Mutation analysis and audiologic assessment in six Chinese children with primary distal renal tubular acidosis
Yanxia Gao, Yan Xu, Qingyang Li, Yanhua Lang, Qian Dong & Leping Shao
Pages: 1226-1232
Published online: 30 Jun 2014
AbstractforMutation analysis and audiologic assessment in six Chinese children with primary distal renal tubular acidosis | Full Text | References | PDF (796.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Apelin and nutritional status in children on dialysis
Sevgi Yavuz, Senay Cetinkaya, Ali Anarat & Aysun Karabay Bayazıt
Pages: 1233-1238
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforApelin and nutritional status in children on dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (257.3 KB)
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The effect of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions on neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio
Salih İnal, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Memnune Sena Ulu, Veysel Kıdır, Atila Altuntaş, Ahmet Ahsen, Selman Ünverdi, Hadim Akoğlu, Şeref Yüksel, Murat Duranay & Mehmet Tuğrul Sezer
Pages: 1239-1243
Published online: 10 Jul 2014
AbstractforThe effect of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions on neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio | Full Text | References | PDF (124.5 KB)
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The effects of non-calcium-based phosphate binders versus calcium-based phosphate binders on cardiovascular calcification and bone remodeling among dialysis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials
Ling Liu, Yongjun Wang, Hongyu Chen, Xiaoling Zhu, Liusha Zhou & Yazhen Yang
Pages: 1244-1252
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforThe effects of non-calcium-based phosphate binders versus calcium-based phosphate binders on cardiovascular calcification and bone remodeling among dialysis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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The relationship of Prohepcidin levels with anemia and inflammatory markers in non-diabetic uremic patients: a controlled study
Zeki Aydin, Meltem Gursu, Serhat Karadag, Sami Uzun, Abdullah Sumnu, Yasemin Doventas, Savas Ozturk & Rumeyza Kazancioglu
Pages: 1253-1257
Published online: 21 Jul 2014
AbstractforThe relationship of Prohepcidin levels with anemia and inflammatory markers in non-diabetic uremic patients: a controlled study | Full Text | References | PDF (190 KB)
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Relationship between glycemic control, microalbuminuria and cognitive functions in elderly type 2 diabetic patients
Cuma Bulent Gul, Ozen Oz Gul, Soner Cander, Ayca Eroglu, Mustafa Hartavi, Nermin Keni, Aysenur Bayindir, Canan Ersoy, Erdinç Ertürk, Ercan Tuncel & Şazi İmamoğlu
Pages: 1258-1262
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforRelationship between glycemic control, microalbuminuria and cognitive functions in elderly type 2 diabetic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (120 KB)
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Treg cells in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with systemic lupus erythematosus patients
Hongdong Huang, Weiming Sun, Yumei Liang, Xi-Dai Long, Youming Peng, Zhihua Liu, Xiaojun Wen & Meng Jia
Pages: 1263-1267
Published online: 03 Jul 2014
Abstractfor Treg cells in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with systemic lupus erythematosus patients | Full Text | References | PDF (216.1 KB)
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Frequency, types, and direct related costs of medication errors in an academic nephrology ward in Iran
Afshin Gharekhani, Negin Kanani, Hossein Khalili & Simin Dashti-Khavidaki
Pages: 1268-1272
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforFrequency, types, and direct related costs of medication errors in an academic nephrology ward in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (114.5 KB)
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Acute kidney injury in the elderly hospitalized patients
Kadir Kayatas, Gulizar Sahin, Mehmet Tepe, Zeynep Ece Kaya, Suheyla Apaydin & Refik Demirtunç
Pages: 1273-1277
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforAcute kidney injury in the elderly hospitalized patients | Full Text | References | PDF (108.6 KB)
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A new method for computer-assisted detection, definition and differentiation of the urinary calculi
Duzgun Yildirim, Ovunc Ozturk, Onur Tutar, Fuad Nurili, Halil Bozkurt, Huseyin Kayadibi, Ercan Karaarslan & Selim Bakan
Pages: 1278-1282
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforA new method for computer-assisted detection, definition and differentiation of the urinary calculi | Full Text | References | PDF (252.4 KB)
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Laboratory Studies

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Experimental comparison of protective characteristics of enalapril and trimetazidine in diabetic nephropathy
Tugba Karadeniz, Turker Cavusoğlu, Engin Turkmen, Yigit Uyanıkgil, Muammer Karadeniz, Ovunc Akdemir, M. Ibrahim Tuglu, Utku Ates & Oytun Erbas
Pages: 1283-1290
Published online: 10 Jul 2014
AbstractforExperimental comparison of protective characteristics of enalapril and trimetazidine in diabetic nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Research Article

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The utility of the phosphate binder, ferric citrate hydrate (JTT-751), about phosphorus absorption-reducing effect in normal rats
Akira Matsuo, Akio Iida, Minako Tanimoto, Mutsuyoshi Matsushita & Ken-ichi Miyamoto
Pages: 1291-1297
Published online: 30 Jun 2014
AbstractforThe utility of the phosphate binder, ferric citrate hydrate (JTT-751), about phosphorus absorption-reducing effect in normal rats | Full Text | References | PDF (345.6 KB)
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Downregulation of uncoupling protein-2 by genipin exacerbates diabetes-induced kidney proximal tubular cells apoptosis
Xiao-lei Chen, Wan-xin Tang, Xiao-hong Tang, Wei Qin & Meng Gong
Pages: 1298-1303
Published online: 25 Jun 2014
AbstractforDownregulation of uncoupling protein-2 by genipin exacerbates diabetes-induced kidney proximal tubular cells apoptosis | Full Text | References | PDF (379.1 KB)
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Normal mesenteric lymph ameliorates acute kidney injury following lipopolysaccharide challenge in mice
Zi-Gang Zhao, Li-Min Zhang, Wen Song, Hui-Bo Du, Hao Cui & Chun-Yu Niu
Pages: 1304-1309
Published online: 14 Jul 2014
AbstractforNormal mesenteric lymph ameliorates acute kidney injury following lipopolysaccharide challenge in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (892.2 KB)
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Effect of Smad pathway activation on podocyte cell cycle regulation: an immunohistochemical evaluation
Konstantinos Koutroutsos, Theodoros I. Kassimatis, Alexandros Nomikos, Ioanna Giannopoulou, Irene Theohari & Lydia Nakopoulou
Pages: 1310-1316
Published online: 16 Jul 2014
AbstractforEffect of Smad pathway activation on podocyte cell cycle regulation: an immunohistochemical evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Association between Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA-A, -B, and -DR) and end-stage renal disease in Kuwaiti patients awaiting transplantation
Youssef M. Mosaad, Merveet Mansour, Ibrahim Al-Muzairai, Turky Al-Otabi, Mohamed Abdul-Moneam, Rajaa Al-Attiyah & Manal Shahin
Pages: 1317-1321
Published online: 10 Jul 2014
AbstractforAssociation between Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA-A, -B, and -DR) and end-stage renal disease in Kuwaiti patients awaiting transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (125.9 KB)
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Effects of uPA on mesangial matrix changes in the kidney of diabetic rats
Hui Cheng, Cheng Chen & Siyuan Wang
Pages: 1322-1327
Published online: 10 Jul 2014
AbstractforEffects of uPA on mesangial matrix changes in the kidney of diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Role of CD2-associated protein in podocyte apoptosis and proteinuria induced by angiotensin II
Li Huang, Yu-Sheng You & Wei Wu
Pages: 1328-1332
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforRole of CD2-associated protein in podocyte apoptosis and proteinuria induced by angiotensin II | Full Text | References | PDF (819.7 KB)
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Case Reports

Case Report
Familial MPGN – a case series: a clinical description of familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis amongst three Irish families
Lynn Redahan, Ross Doyle, Michelle O’Shaughnessy, Anthony Dorman, Mark Little & Peter Conlon
Pages: 1333-1336
Published online: 30 Jun 2014
AbstractforFamilial MPGN – a case series: a clinical description of familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis amongst three Irish families | Full Text | References | PDF (259.9 KB)
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Case Report
Temporary left ventricular dysfunction in mushroom poisoning: report of three cases
Lutfullah Altintepe, Raziye Yazici, Mehmet Yazici, Yalcin Solak, Mustafa Topal, Ayse Isik & Ibrahim Guney
Pages: 1337-1339
Published online: 02 Jul 2014
AbstractforTemporary left ventricular dysfunction in mushroom poisoning: report of three cases | Full Text | References | PDF (90.4 KB)
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Case Report
Wanted: pediatric nephrologists! — why trainees are not choosing pediatric nephrology
Maria Ferris, Edward Iglesia, Zion Ko, Ahinee Amamoo, John Mahan, Tejas Desai, Keisha Gibson, Kenar Jhaveri & William Primack
Pages: 1340-1344
Published online: 28 Jul 2014
AbstractforWanted: pediatric nephrologists! — why trainees are not choosing pediatric nephrology | Full Text | References | PDF (115.6 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Coexisting glomerular IgA deposition and IgG-kappa multiple myeloma
Feng Wang, Tao Xing, Junhui Li, Zhi-Gang Zhang & Niansong Wang
Pages: 1345-1347
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforCoexisting glomerular IgA deposition and IgG-kappa multiple myeloma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Bilateral upper limb digital gangrene in a patient on maintenance hemodialysis
Gangadhar Bathini, Manjusha Yadla, Srikanth Burri, Malleshwar Bottu, Bhanuprasad Kamalapuram, Rajendraprasad , Ramesh Chada & Pradeep Deshpande
Pages: 1348-1350
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforBilateral upper limb digital gangrene in a patient on maintenance hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (726.6 KB)
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