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The assessment of P-wave dispersion and myocardial repolarization parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease
Korhan Kollu, Lutfullah Altintepe, Cevdet Duran, Mustafa Topal & Samil Ecirli
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 29 Dec 2017
AbstractforThe assessment of P-wave dispersion and myocardial repolarization parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (609.3 KB)
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Very early withdrawal from treatment in patients starting peritoneal dialysis
Qimei Luo, Xi Xia, Zhenchuan Lin, Jianxiong Lin, Xiao Yang, Fengxian Huang & Xueqing Yu
Pages: 8-14
Published online: 03 Jan 2018
AbstractforVery early withdrawal from treatment in patients starting peritoneal dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (733 KB) | Supplemental
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Intensified treatment of hyperphosphatemia associated with reduction in parathyroid hormone in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Lan Chen, Jin-Xuan He, Ying-Ying Chen, Yi-Sheng Ling, Chun-Hua Lin & Tian-Jun Guan
Pages: 15-21
Published online: 02 Jan 2018
AbstractforIntensified treatment of hyperphosphatemia associated with reduction in parathyroid hormone in patients on maintenance hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013.1 KB)
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Sodium excretion and associated factors in urine samples of African descendants in Alcântara, Brazil: a population based study
Elisângela Milhomem dos Santos, Dyego José de Araújo Brito, Isabela Leal Calado, Ana Karina Teixeira França, Joyce Santos Lages, Francisco das Chagas Monteiro Junior, Alcione Miranda dos Santos & Natalino Salgado Filho
Pages: 22-29
Published online: 03 Jan 2018
AbstractforSodium excretion and associated factors in urine samples of African descendants in Alcântara, Brazil: a population based study | Full Text | References | PDF (670.5 KB)
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Incidence, characteristics and prognosis of acute kidney injury in Cameroon: a prospective study at the Douala General Hospital
Marie Patrice E. Halle, Ndjifoum Moselle Chipekam, Gérard Beyiha, Hermine Fouda, Aminata Coulibaly, Romuald Hentchoya, Folefack Francois Kaze, Namme Henry Luma & Gloria Ashuntantang
Pages: 30-37
Published online: 29 Dec 2017
AbstractforIncidence, characteristics and prognosis of acute kidney injury in Cameroon: a prospective study at the Douala General Hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (686 KB)
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Gallstones were associated with the gastrointestinal adverse events of cinacalcet in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism
Keiichi Otsuka, Yoichi Ohno & Joji Oshima
Pages: 38-42
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforGallstones were associated with the gastrointestinal adverse events of cinacalcet in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism | Full Text | References | PDF (589.3 KB)
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The effect of cholesterol overload on mouse kidney and kidney-derived cells
Shoko Honzumi, Miho Takeuchi, Mizuki Kurihara, Masachika Fujiyoshi, Masashi Uchida, Kenta Watanabe, Takaaki Suzuki & Itsuko Ishii
Pages: 43-50
Published online: 05 Jan 2018
AbstractforThe effect of cholesterol overload on mouse kidney and kidney-derived cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Risk of overhydration and low lean tissue index as measured using a body composition monitor in patients on hemodialysis: a systemic review and meta-analysis
Seun Deuk Hwang, Jin Ho Lee, Seoung Woo Lee, Joong Kyung Kim, Moon-Jae Kim & Joon Ho Song
Pages: 51-59
Published online: 19 Jan 2018
AbstractforRisk of overhydration and low lean tissue index as measured using a body composition monitor in patients on hemodialysis: a systemic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Interleukin-17 promotes the production of underglycosylated IgA1 in DAKIKI cells
Jia-Ru Lin, Ji Wen, Hui Zhang, Li Wang, Fang-Fang Gou, Man Yang & Jun-Ming Fan
Pages: 60-67
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforInterleukin-17 promotes the production of underglycosylated IgA1 in DAKIKI cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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State of the Art Reviews

Review
HIV/AIDS-related hyponatremia: an old but still serious problem
Zhanjun Shu, Zimeng Tian, Jinglin Chen, Jianping Ma, Aihemaiti Abudureyimu, Qianqian Qian & Li Zhuo
Pages: 68-74
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforHIV/AIDS-related hyponatremia: an old but still serious problem | Full Text | References | PDF (744.9 KB)
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Assessing the influence of acute kidney injury on the mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a clinical trail
Yan-Bei Sun, Yuan Tao & Min Yang
Pages: 75-84
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforAssessing the influence of acute kidney injury on the mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a clinical trail | Full Text | References | PDF (977.8 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Renal tubular epithelial cells injury induced by mannitol and its potential mechanism
Jinwan Shi, Jiuzhan Qian, Hui Li, Hongjun Luo, Wenhong Luo & Zhexuan Lin
Pages: 85-91
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforRenal tubular epithelial cells injury induced by mannitol and its potential mechanism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Apocynin combined with drugs as coadjuvant could be employed to prevent and/or treat the chronic kidney disease
Jorge Osvaldo Montes-Rivera, Feliciano Tamay-Cach, Julio César Quintana-Pérez, Juan Alberto Guevara-Salazar, José Guadalupe Trujillo-Ferrara, Leonardo Del Valle-Mondragón & Mónica Griselda Arellano-Mendoza
Pages: 92-98
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforApocynin combined with drugs as coadjuvant could be employed to prevent and/or treat the chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (835.7 KB)
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Assessment of preeclampsia risk by use of serum ionized magnesium-based equation
Chatchai Kreepala, Maethaphan Kitporntheranunt, Worrawat Sangwipasnapaporn, Warit Rungsrithananon & Krittanont Wattanavaekin
Pages: 99-106
Published online: 10 Jan 2018
AbstractforAssessment of preeclampsia risk by use of serum ionized magnesium-based equation | Full Text | References | PDF (850 KB)
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Evaluation of health-related quality of life in hemolytic uraemic syndrome patients treated with eculizumab: a systematic evaluation on basis of EMPRO
Anwesha A. Mukherjee, Amit D. Kandhare & Subhash L. Bodhankar
Pages: 107-118
Published online: 24 Jan 2018
AbstractforEvaluation of health-related quality of life in hemolytic uraemic syndrome patients treated with eculizumab: a systematic evaluation on basis of EMPRO | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | Supplemental
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Corrigendum

Correction
Correction to: Lenihan, et al., MDRD-Estimated GFR at One Year Post-Renal Transplant is a Predictor of Long-Term Graft Function
Page: 119
Published online: 24 Jan 2018
CitationforCorrection to: Lenihan, et al., MDRD-Estimated GFR at One Year Post-Renal Transplant is a Predictor of Long-Term Graft Function | Full Text | PDF (150.5 KB)
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Obesity, acute kidney injury and mortality in patients with sepsis: a cohort analysis
Joana Gameiro, Miguel Gonçalves, Marta Pereira, Natacha Rodrigues, Iolanda Godinho, Marta Neves, João Gouveia, Zélia Costa e Silva, Sofia Jorge & José António Lopes
Pages: 120-126
Published online: 01 Feb 2018
AbstractforObesity, acute kidney injury and mortality in patients with sepsis: a cohort analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (728.4 KB)
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N-terminal-pro-B-type-natriuretic peptide associated with 2-year mortality from both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular origins in prevalent chronic hemodialysis patients
Chihiro Kawagoe, Yuji Sato, Tatsunori Toida, Hideto Nakagawa, Yasuhiro Yamashita, Akihiro Fukuda, Shuji Iwatsubo & Shouichi Fujimoto
Pages: 127-134
Published online: 18 Feb 2018
AbstractforN-terminal-pro-B-type-natriuretic peptide associated with 2-year mortality from both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular origins in prevalent chronic hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (930.2 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Correction to: Shu, et al., HIV/AIDS-related hyponatremia: an old but still serious problem
Page: 135
Published online: 20 Feb 2018
CitationforCorrection to: Shu, et al., HIV/AIDS-related hyponatremia: an old but still serious problem | Full Text | PDF (151.2 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Investigation of mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of diabetic nephropathy via construction of a miRNA-TF-mRNA network
Hailing Yang, Xiaofei Zhang & Guangda Xin
Pages: 136-145
Published online: 13 Mar 2018
AbstractforInvestigation of mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of diabetic nephropathy via construction of a miRNA-TF-mRNA network | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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A novel uromodulin mutation in autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease: a pedigree-based study and literature review
Ziqiang Lin, Juan Yang, Hong Liu, Dan Cai, Zhenmei An, Yerong Yu & Tao Chen
Pages: 146-151
Published online: 23 Mar 2018
AbstractforA novel uromodulin mutation in autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease: a pedigree-based study and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (882.8 KB)
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Comparison of accepted and unaccepted living kidney donors: one-center experience
Aleksandra Kezić, Svetlana Kovačević, Jelena Marinković, Stojanka Ristić, Dragana Radivojević, Radmila Blagojević-Lazić, Ljubica Djukanovic & Visnja D. Ležaić
Pages: 152-159
Published online: 26 Mar 2018
AbstractforComparison of accepted and unaccepted living kidney donors: one-center experience | Full Text | References | PDF (763.4 KB)
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Recording blood pressure and eGFR in primary care after the Belgrade screening study
Visnja Lezaic, Jelena Marinkovic, Zoran Milutinovic, Nada Jovanovic-Vasiljevic, Vesna Vujicic, Branka Pejovic, Snezana Kalabic & Ljubica Djukanovic
Pages: 160-169
Published online: 22 Mar 2018
AbstractforRecording blood pressure and eGFR in primary care after the Belgrade screening study | Full Text | References | PDF (802.7 KB)
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Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in dialysis patients
Sun-Myoung Kang, Hyun Woo Lim & Hoon Yu
Pages: 170-174
Published online: 22 Mar 2018
AbstractforIdiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in dialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (654.7 KB)
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Synergistic action of inflammation and lipid dysmetabolism on kidney damage in rats
Zhongjie Wang, Wenhan Huang, Hui Li, Lin Tang, Hang Sun, Qi Liu & Ling Zhang
Pages: 175-182
Published online: 23 Mar 2018
AbstractforSynergistic action of inflammation and lipid dysmetabolism on kidney damage in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Brief Report

Report
Predictive role of endothelin in left ventricular remodeling of chronic kidney disease
Tao Peng, Xia Li, Zhao Hu, Xiangdong Yang & Chengjun Ma
Pages: 183-186
Published online: 28 Mar 2018
AbstractforPredictive role of endothelin in left ventricular remodeling of chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (448.7 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Protective effect of Gelofusine against cRGD-siRNA-induced nephrotoxicity in mice
Wenjie Liao, Yixin Qin, Lumin Liao, Bohong Cen, Zhuomin Wu, Yuanyi Wei, Zhen Wang, Guoxian Li & Aimin Ji
Pages: 187-195
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforProtective effect of Gelofusine against cRGD-siRNA-induced nephrotoxicity in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Kinetics of carnitine concentration after switching from oral administration to intravenous injection in hemodialysis patients
Anna Suzuki, Yukinao Sakai, Kazumasa Hashimoto, Hirokazu Osawa & Shuichi Tsuruoka
Pages: 196-200
Published online: 04 Apr 2018
AbstractforKinetics of carnitine concentration after switching from oral administration to intravenous injection in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (540.2 KB)
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Usefulness of pretransplant aortic arch calcification evaluation for kidney transplant outcome prediction in one year follow-up
Agne Laucyte-Cibulskiene, Evelina Boreikaite, Gediminas Aucina, Migle Gudynaite, Ilona Rudminiene, Sigita Anisko, Loreta Vareikiene, Liutauras Gumbys, Dileta Valanciene, Ligita Ryliskyte, Kestutis Strupas, Laurynas Rimsevicius & Marius Miglinas
Pages: 201-208
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforUsefulness of pretransplant aortic arch calcification evaluation for kidney transplant outcome prediction in one year follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (703.4 KB)
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Article
Does neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio demonstrate deterioration in renal function?
Senol Tonyali, Cavit Ceylan, Sedat Yahsi & Mine Sebnem Karakan
Pages: 209-212
Published online: 04 Apr 2018
AbstractforDoes neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio demonstrate deterioration in renal function? | Full Text | References | PDF (539 KB)
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Characteristics of patients with coexisting IgA nephropathy and membranous nephropathy
Pei Chen, Su-Fang Shi, Zhen Qu, Na Zhao, Xin-Fang Xie, Ji-Cheng Lv, Li-Jun Liu & Hong Zhang
Pages: 213-218
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforCharacteristics of patients with coexisting IgA nephropathy and membranous nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (586.5 KB)
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Etiological analysis of graft dysfunction following living kidney transplantation: a report of 366 biopsies
Jin Zhang, Jiang Qiu, Guo-Dong Chen, Chang-Xi Wang, Chang Wang, Shuang-Jin Yu & Li-Zhong Chen
Pages: 219-225
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforEtiological analysis of graft dysfunction following living kidney transplantation: a report of 366 biopsies | Full Text | References | PDF (680.9 KB)
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Article
Fibroblast growth factor-23 is a strong predictor of insulin resistance among chronic kidney disease patients
Ahmed Fayed, Mahmoud M. El Nokeety, Ahmed A. Heikal, Dina O. Abdulazim, Mervat M. Naguib, Usama A. A. Sharaf El Din & on behalf of the Vascular Calcification Group (VCG)
Pages: 226-230
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforFibroblast growth factor-23 is a strong predictor of insulin resistance among chronic kidney disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (626.5 KB)
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Low lean tissue mass can be a predictor of one-year survival in hemodialysis patients
Aleksandra Rymarz, Julia Gibińska, Maria Zajbt, Wiesław Piechota & Stanisław Niemczyk
Pages: 231-237
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforLow lean tissue mass can be a predictor of one-year survival in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (692.4 KB)
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Measurement of daily sodium excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease; special reference to the difference between the amount measured from 24 h collected urine sample and the estimated amount from a spot urine
Hoichi Amano, Seiji Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Terawaki, Makoto Ogura, Yoshindo Kawaguchi & Takashi Yokoo
Pages: 238-242
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforMeasurement of daily sodium excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease; special reference to the difference between the amount measured from 24 h collected urine sample and the estimated amount from a spot urine | Full Text | References | PDF (550.1 KB)
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Diabetic retinopathy may predict the renal outcomes of patients with diabetic nephropathy
Junlin Zhang, Yiting Wang, Li Li, Rui Zhang, Ruikun Guo, Hanyu Li, Qianqian Han, Geer Teng & Fang Liu
Pages: 243-251
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforDiabetic retinopathy may predict the renal outcomes of patients with diabetic nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Article
The role of mitofilin in left ventricular hypertrophy in hemodialysis patients
Qi-Shun Wu, Qing He, Jian-Qiang He, Jun Chao, Wen-Yan Wang, Yan Zhou, Ji-Zhuang Lou, Wei Kong & Jun-Feng Chen
Pages: 252-258
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforThe role of mitofilin in left ventricular hypertrophy in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (701.9 KB)
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Association of short-term blood pressure variability with cardiovascular mortality among incident hemodialysis patients
Yiduo Feng, Ziqian Li, Jing Liu, Fang Sun, Lijie Ma, Yang Shen & Yilun Zhou
Pages: 259-264
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforAssociation of short-term blood pressure variability with cardiovascular mortality among incident hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (656.8 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Platelet indices and stroke
Tarik Yildirim, Fatih Akin, Ibrahim Altun, Seda Elcim Yildirim, Ozcan Basaran & Mustafa Ozcan Soylu
Page: 265
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
CitationforPlatelet indices and stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (181.7 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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ATRA attenuate proteinuria via downregulation of TRPC6 in glomerulosclerosis rats induced by adriamycin
Lei Zhang, Xiu-Ping Chen, He Qin, Ling Jiang & Yuan-Han Qin
Pages: 266-272
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforATRA attenuate proteinuria via downregulation of TRPC6 in glomerulosclerosis rats induced by adriamycin | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Salvia przewalskii extract of total phenolic acids inhibit TLR4 signaling activation in podocyte injury induced by puromycin aminonucleoside in vitro
Hongqi Ren, Xueqing Hu, Yun Liu, Deshu Dai, Xiang Liu, Zenghui Wang, Yang Yang, Xiangyang Li, Ying Liu & Renxian Tang
Pages: 273-279
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforSalvia przewalskii extract of total phenolic acids inhibit TLR4 signaling activation in podocyte injury induced by puromycin aminonucleoside in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (1,008.6 KB)
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Article
Low-dose IL-2 expands CD4+ regulatory T cells with a suppressive function in vitro via the STAT5-dependent pathway in patients with chronic kidney diseases
Yuanyuan Li, Xueyong Liu, Wei Wang, Shaohua Wang, Jianchun Zhang, Song Jiang, Yang Wang, Liping Li, Jinghua Li, Youkang Zhang & Haichang Huang
Pages: 280-288
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforLow-dose IL-2 expands CD4+ regulatory T cells with a suppressive function in vitro via the STAT5-dependent pathway in patients with chronic kidney diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Clinical Study

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Effects of uric acid-lowering therapy on the progression of chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xuemei Liu, Tingting Zhai, Ruixia Ma, Congjuan Luo, Huifang Wang & Liqiu Liu
Pages: 289-297
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforEffects of uric acid-lowering therapy on the progression of chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | Supplemental
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Laboratory Study

Article
Inhibitory effects of taraxasterol and aqueous extract of Taraxacum officinale on calcium oxalate crystallization: in vitro study
Mahboubeh Yousefi Ghale-Salimi, Maryam Eidi, Nasser Ghaemi & Ramezan Ali Khavari-Nejad
Pages: 298-305
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforInhibitory effects of taraxasterol and aqueous extract of Taraxacum officinale on calcium oxalate crystallization: in vitro study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Clinical Study

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An update on clinical significance of use of THSD7A in diagnosing idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of THSD7A in IMN
Song Ren, Changwei Wu, Yuan Zhang, Amanda Y. Wang, Guisen Li, Li Wang & Daqing Hong
Pages: 306-313
Published online: 06 Apr 2018
AbstractforAn update on clinical significance of use of THSD7A in diagnosing idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of THSD7A in IMN | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Laboratory Study

Article
Cisplatin-induced oxidative stress stimulates renal Fas ligand shedding
Hitesh Soni, Damian Kaminski, Rajashekhar Gangaraju & Adebowale Adebiyi
Pages: 314-322
Published online: 05 Apr 2018
AbstractforCisplatin-induced oxidative stress stimulates renal Fas ligand shedding | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Clinical Study

Article
Comparison of the montreal cognitive assessment and the mini-mental state examination as screening tests in hemodialysis patients without symptoms
Sun Hwa Lee, AJin Cho, Yang-Ki Min, Young-Ki Lee & San Jung
Pages: 323-330
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforComparison of the montreal cognitive assessment and the mini-mental state examination as screening tests in hemodialysis patients without symptoms | Full Text | References | PDF (827.1 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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A comprehensive analysis of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related genes and crosstalk pathways in the treatment of As2O3 in renal cancer
Yan-Lei Li, Yu-Fen Jin, Xiu-Xia Liu & Hong-Jun Li
Pages: 331-339
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
AbstractforA comprehensive analysis of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related genes and crosstalk pathways in the treatment of As2O3 in renal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Article
Oxidative stress, NOx/l-arginine ratio and glutathione/glutathione S-transferase ratio as predictors of ‘sterile inflammation’ in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome type II
Vanja P. Nickovic, Dijana Miric, Bojana Kisic, Hristina Kocic, Marko Stojanovic, Salvatore Buttice & Gordana Kocic
Pages: 340-349
Published online: 16 Apr 2018
AbstractforOxidative stress, NOx/l-arginine ratio and glutathione/glutathione S-transferase ratio as predictors of ‘sterile inflammation’ in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome type II | Full Text | References | PDF (969 KB)
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Chemerin rs17173608 and vaspin rs2236242 gene variants on the risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) and correlation with plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) level
Hamid Nomani, Hamid Khanmohamadian, Asad Vaisi-Raygani, Ebrahim Shakiba, Maryam Tanhapour & Zohreh Rahimi
Pages: 350-356
Published online: 12 Apr 2018
AbstractforChemerin rs17173608 and vaspin rs2236242 gene variants on the risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) and correlation with plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) level | Full Text | References | PDF (652.2 KB)
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State-of-the-Art Review

Review
Management of staghorn renal stones
Akif Diri & Banu Diri
Pages: 357-362
Published online: 16 Apr 2018
AbstractforManagement of staghorn renal stones | Full Text | References | PDF (582.2 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Detection of DKD stage 1 and treatment are essential
Narisa Futrakul & Prasit Futrakul
Page: 363
Published online: 18 Apr 2018
CitationforDetection of DKD stage 1 and treatment are essential | Full Text | References | PDF (184.1 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Acteoside relieves mesangial cell injury by regulating Th22 cell chemotaxis and proliferation in IgA nephropathy
Lu Gan, Xiaozhao Li, Mengyuan Zhu, Chen Chen, Huimin Luo & Qiaoling Zhou
Pages: 364-370
Published online: 30 Apr 2018
AbstractforActeoside relieves mesangial cell injury by regulating Th22 cell chemotaxis and proliferation in IgA nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (695.8 KB)
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Effect of combination sildenafil and gemfibrozil on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity; role of heme oxygenase-1
Safaa Behiry, Ahmed Rabie, Mahmoud Kora, Wesam Ismail, Dina Sabry & Ahmed Zahran
Pages: 371-378
Published online: 30 Apr 2018
AbstractforEffect of combination sildenafil and gemfibrozil on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity; role of heme oxygenase-1 | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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A meta-analysis of the association between diabetic patients and AVF failure in dialysis
Yan Yan, Dan Ye, Liu Yang, Wen Ye, Dandan Zhan, Li Zhang, Jun Xiao, Yan Zeng & Qinkai Chen
Pages: 379-383
Published online: 04 May 2018
AbstractforA meta-analysis of the association between diabetic patients and AVF failure in dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (788.5 KB)
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Diabetes decreases patency of tunneled catheters in hemodialysis patients after first effective thrombolysis with urokinase
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Pages: 384-389
Published online: 16 Jul 2018
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Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of renal stone in solitary kidney patients
Dehui Lai, Meiling Chen, Yongzhong He, Xun Li & Shawpong Wan
Pages: 390-394
Published online: 24 Jul 2018
AbstractforSafety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of renal stone in solitary kidney patients | Full Text | References | PDF (499.2 KB)
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Influence of uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferases (1A9) polymorphisms on mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics in patients with renal transplant
H. S. Ciftci, E. Demir, M. S. Karadeniz, T. Tefik, I. Nane, F. S. Oguz, F. Aydin & A. Turkmen
Pages: 395-402
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforInfluence of uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferases (1A9) polymorphisms on mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics in patients with renal transplant | Full Text | References | PDF (706.1 KB)
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Clinical characteristics of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy
A. Young Cho, Hyun Ju Yoon, Kwang Young Lee & In O. Sun
Pages: 403-409
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforClinical characteristics of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (633.9 KB)
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Acute renal involvement in organophosphate poisoning: histological and immunochemical investigations
Yasemin Kaya, Orhan Bas, Hatice Hanci, Soner Cankaya, Ismail Nalbant, Ersan Odaci, Hüseyin Avni Uydu & Ali Aslan
Pages: 410-415
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforAcute renal involvement in organophosphate poisoning: histological and immunochemical investigations | Full Text | References | PDF (795.9 KB)
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Are there any new reliable markers to detect renal injury in obese children?
Özlem Bostan Gayret, Mehmet Taşdemir, Meltem Erol, Hikmet Tekin Nacaroğlu, Oğuzhan Zengi & Özgül Yiğit
Pages: 416-422
Published online: 23 Jul 2018
AbstractforAre there any new reliable markers to detect renal injury in obese children? | Full Text | References | PDF (642.5 KB)
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N-acetylcysteine suppresses colistimethate sodium-induced nephrotoxicity via activation of SOD2, eNOS, and MMP3 protein expressions
Bahadir Ceylan, Mehmet Ozansoy, Ülkan Kılıç, Yasemin Yozgat, Çilem Ercan, Pelin Yıldız & Turan Aslan
Pages: 423-434
Published online: 23 Jul 2018
AbstractforN-acetylcysteine suppresses colistimethate sodium-induced nephrotoxicity via activation of SOD2, eNOS, and MMP3 protein expressions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Urinary protein and renal prognosis in idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan
Makoto Yamaguchi, Masahiko Ando, Takayuki Katsuno, Naotake Tsuboi & Shoichi Maruyama
Pages: 435-441
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforUrinary protein and renal prognosis in idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a multicenter retrospective cohort study in Japan | Full Text | References | PDF (731.5 KB)
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Risk factors for BK virus infection in living-donor renal transplant recipients: a single-center study from China
Ping Li, Dongrui Cheng, Jiqiu Wen, Kenan Xie, Xue Li, Xuefeng Ni, Shuming Ji & Jinsong Chen
Pages: 442-446
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforRisk factors for BK virus infection in living-donor renal transplant recipients: a single-center study from China | Full Text | References | PDF (552.5 KB)
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3,3′-Diindolylmethane ameliorates renal fibrosis through the inhibition of renal fibroblast activation in vivo and in vitro
Zun-En Xia, Juan-Li Xi & Lei Shi
Pages: 447-454
Published online: 12 Aug 2018
Abstractfor3,3′-Diindolylmethane ameliorates renal fibrosis through the inhibition of renal fibroblast activation in vivo and in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Which is the most powerful adverse factor for autogenous access patency between diabetes and high arterial calcification burden?
George S. Georgiadis, Christos Argyriou, Konstantia Kantartzi & Efstratios I. Georgakarakos
Pages: 455-457
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in combination with SonoVue induces cytotoxicity of human renal glomerular endothelial cells via repression of the ERK1/2 signaling pathway
Xiu Liu, Bei Wang, Hongyu Ding, Hao Shi, Ju Liu & Hongjun Sun
Pages: 458-465
Published online: 20 Aug 2018
AbstractforLow-intensity pulsed ultrasound in combination with SonoVue induces cytotoxicity of human renal glomerular endothelial cells via repression of the ERK1/2 signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Whortleberry protects kidney against the cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity: an experimental study
Huseyin Eren, Hasan Riza Aydin, Levent Tumkaya, Ilke Onur Kazaz, Yildiray Kalkan, Seher Nazli Kazaz, Tolga Mercantepe, Mustafa Ozan Horsanali & Adnan Yilmaz
Pages: 466-474
Published online: 21 Aug 2018
AbstractforWhortleberry protects kidney against the cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity: an experimental study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Serum phosphate level at initiation of dialysis is associated with all-cause mortality: a multicenter prospective cohort study
Akiko Owaki, Daijo Inaguma, Isao Aoyama, Shinichiro Inaba, Shigehisa Koide, Eri Ito, Kazuo Takahashi, Hiroki Hayashi, Midori Hasegawa, Yukio Yuzawa & AICOPP group
Pages: 475-482
Published online: 28 Aug 2018
AbstractforSerum phosphate level at initiation of dialysis is associated with all-cause mortality: a multicenter prospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Association between renal damage markers and carotid atherosclerosis in Afro-descendants with hypertension belonging to a minority ethnic group from Brazil
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Pages: 483-491
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforAssociation between renal damage markers and carotid atherosclerosis in Afro-descendants with hypertension belonging to a minority ethnic group from Brazil | Full Text | References | PDF (766.1 KB)
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The protective effects of rapamycin on cell autophagy in the renal tissues of rats with diabetic nephropathy via mTOR-S6K1-LC3II signaling pathway
Lei Liu, Lijuan Yang, Baochao Chang, Jiqiang Zhang, Yaling Guo & Xiangdong Yang
Pages: 492-497
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforThe protective effects of rapamycin on cell autophagy in the renal tissues of rats with diabetic nephropathy via mTOR-S6K1-LC3II signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (801.4 KB)
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Effect of apigenin on apoptosis induced by renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in vivo and in vitro
Xiao Wang, Wei Wang, Jian-Zhong Wang, Cheng Yang & Chao-Zhao Liang
Pages: 498-505
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforEffect of apigenin on apoptosis induced by renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in vivo and in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Proteomics investigation of the changes in serum proteins after high- and low-flux hemodialysis
Shuai Han, Kaiguang Yang, Hong Zhu, Jianhui Liu, Lihua Zhang & Jiuyang Zhao
Pages: 506-513
Published online: 04 Oct 2018
AbstractforProteomics investigation of the changes in serum proteins after high- and low-flux hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | Supplemental
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Vegetarian diet may ameliorate uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients
Chun-Yang Tseng, Tai-Te Wu, Chia-Wen Lai, Hsuan-Jen Lin, Che-Yi Chou, Chiz-Tzung Chang & Hung-Chih Chen
Pages: 514-519
Published online: 06 Nov 2018
AbstractforVegetarian diet may ameliorate uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (591.6 KB)
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Clinical and genetic analysis of distal renal tubular acidosis in three Chinese children
Jiaojiao Liu, Qian Shen, Guomin Li, Yihui Zhai, Xiaoyan Fang & Hong Xu
Pages: 520-526
Published online: 19 Sep 2018
AbstractforClinical and genetic analysis of distal renal tubular acidosis in three Chinese children | Full Text | References | PDF (795.9 KB)
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The long non-coding RNA MALAT1 is increased in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury and inhibits hypoxia-induced inflammation
Hongyan Tian, Ming Wu, Peihui Zhou, Chuiguo Huang, Chaoyang Ye & Li Wang
Pages: 527-533
Published online: 02 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe long non-coding RNA MALAT1 is increased in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury and inhibits hypoxia-induced inflammation | Full Text | References | PDF (742.8 KB)
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Changes in the inflammatory and oxidative stress markers during a single hemodialysis session in patients with chronic kidney disease
B. Sangeetha Lakshmi, N. Harini Devi, M. M. Suchitra, P. V. L. N. Srinivasa Rao & V. Siva Kumar
Pages: 534-540
Published online: 02 Oct 2018
AbstractforChanges in the inflammatory and oxidative stress markers during a single hemodialysis session in patients with chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (639.1 KB)
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Association between MPO-463G > A polymorphism and chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis
Jiaxuan Qin, Jinchun Xing, Wei Li, Kaiyan Zhang & Zhun Wu
Pages: 541-546
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforAssociation between MPO-463G > A polymorphism and chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (996 KB) | Supplemental
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Pages: 547-553
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforSerum NGAL and FGF23 may have certain value in early diagnosis of CIN | Full Text | References | PDF (786.8 KB)
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Clinical and pathologic characteristics of pauci-immune anti-myeloperoxidase antibody associated glomerulonephritis with nephrotic range proteinuria
Peng-Cheng Xu, Tong Chen, Shan Gao, Shui-Yi Hu, Li Wei & Tie-Kun Yan
Pages: 554-560
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforClinical and pathologic characteristics of pauci-immune anti-myeloperoxidase antibody associated glomerulonephritis with nephrotic range proteinuria | Full Text | References | PDF (746.2 KB)
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The contribution of genetic variants of SLC2A1 gene in T2DM and T2DM-nephropathy: association study and meta-analysis
I. Stefanidis, M. Tziastoudi, E. E. Tsironi, E. Dardiotis, S. V. Tachmitzi, A. Fotiadou, G. Pissas, K. Kytoudis, M. Sounidaki, G. Ampatzis, P. R. Mertens, V. Liakopoulos, T. Eleftheriadis, G. M Hadjigeorgiou, M. Santos & E. Zintzaras
Pages: 561-576
Published online: 24 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe contribution of genetic variants of SLC2A1 gene in T2DM and T2DM-nephropathy: association study and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Peritoneal dialysis in Sichuan province of China – report from the Chinese National Renal Data System
Changwei Wu, Xiuling Chen, Amanda Ying Wang, Jin Chen, Hui Gao, Guisen Li, Li Wang & Daqing Hong
Pages: 577-582
Published online: 22 Oct 2018
AbstractforPeritoneal dialysis in Sichuan province of China – report from the Chinese National Renal Data System | Full Text | References | PDF (669.9 KB)
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Decreased expression of transforming growth factor-β1 and α-smooth muscle actin contributes to the protection of lotensin against chronic renal failure in rats
Qingfei Xiao, Yinghui Guan, Chenhao Li, Li Liu, Dan Zhao & Hongyue Wang
Pages: 583-589
Published online: 29 Oct 2018
AbstractforDecreased expression of transforming growth factor-β1 and α-smooth muscle actin contributes to the protection of lotensin against chronic renal failure in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (844.9 KB)
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The association between the red cell distribution width and diabetic nephropathy in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus
Junlin Zhang, Rui Zhang, Yiting Wang, Hanyu Li, Qianqian Han, Yucheng Wu, Shanshan Wang, Ruikun Guo, Tingli Wang, Li Li & Fang Liu
Pages: 590-596
Published online: 29 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe association between the red cell distribution width and diabetic nephropathy in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (850.5 KB)
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The influence of environmental factors on clinical pathological changes of patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy from different areas of China
Ping Fan, Jianmin Song, Qun Chen, Xiaohong Cheng, Xusheng Liu, Chuan Zou & Bin Xie
Pages: 597-602
Published online: 29 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe influence of environmental factors on clinical pathological changes of patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy from different areas of China | Full Text | References | PDF (721.2 KB)
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Baicalein protects renal tubular epithelial cells againsthypoxia-reoxygenation injury
Chun Chen, Chudan Cai, Hanfei Lin, Weidai Zhang, Yanqiang Peng & Kefei Wu
Pages: 603-610
Published online: 01 Nov 2018
AbstractforBaicalein protects renal tubular epithelial cells againsthypoxia-reoxygenation injury | Full Text | References | PDF (918.1 KB)
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Wider intraoperative glycemic fluctuation increases risk of acute kidney injury after pediatric cardiac surgery
Guo-Huang Hu, Lian Duan, Meng Jiang, Cheng-Liang Zhang & Yan-Ying Duan
Pages: 611-617
Published online: 06 Nov 2018
AbstractforWider intraoperative glycemic fluctuation increases risk of acute kidney injury after pediatric cardiac surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (668.2 KB)
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Protective potential of Angelica sinensis polysaccharide extract against ethylene glycol-induced calcium oxalate urolithiasis
Shengbao Wang, Xiaoran Li, Junsheng Bao & Siyu Chen
Pages: 618-627
Published online: 06 Nov 2018
AbstractforProtective potential of Angelica sinensis polysaccharide extract against ethylene glycol-induced calcium oxalate urolithiasis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Reducing the occurrence rate of catheter dysfunction in peritoneal dialysis: a single-center experience about CQI
Jing Hu, Zuoliang Liu, Jun Liu & Hao Zhang
Pages: 628-633
Published online: 06 Nov 2018
AbstractforReducing the occurrence rate of catheter dysfunction in peritoneal dialysis: a single-center experience about CQI | Full Text | References | PDF (578.5 KB)
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Significance of M2 macrophage in tubulointerstitial disease secondary to primary Sjogren's disease
Jun Li, Ya-Fen Yu, Chang-Hua Liu & Cui-Mei Wang
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Published online: 05 Nov 2018
AbstractforSignificance of M2 macrophage in tubulointerstitial disease secondary to primary Sjogren's disease | Full Text | References | PDF (714.8 KB)
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Inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system ameliorates clinical and pathological aspects of experimentally induced nephrotoxic serum nephritis
M. E. Ougaard, H. E. Jensen, I. D. Thuen, E. G. Petersen & P. H. Kvist
Pages: 640-648
Published online: 07 Nov 2018
AbstractforInhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system ameliorates clinical and pathological aspects of experimentally induced nephrotoxic serum nephritis | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Impact of acute kidney injury in donors on renal graft survival: a systematic review and Meta-Analysis
Yi-Tao Zheng, Chen-Bao Chen, Xiao-Peng Yuan & Chang-Xi Wang
Pages: 649-656
Published online: 06 Nov 2018
AbstractforImpact of acute kidney injury in donors on renal graft survival: a systematic review and Meta-Analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Changes in the diagnosis of glomerular diseases in east China: a 15-year renal biopsy study
Qin Zhou, Xin Yang, Meifang Wang, Huiping Wang, Jie Zhao, Yan Bi, Xiayue Wang, Jihong Yao, Ying Chen, Chuan Lin, Xishao Xie, Hong Jiang & Jianghua Chen
Pages: 657-664
Published online: 28 Nov 2018
AbstractforChanges in the diagnosis of glomerular diseases in east China: a 15-year renal biopsy study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Risk factors analysis for hyperuricemic nephropathy among CKD stages 3–4 patients: an epidemiological study of hyperuricemia in CKD stages 3–4 patients in Ningbo, China
Yong-Yao Wu, Xiao-Hui Qiu, Yun Ye, Chao Gao, Fuquan Wu & Guihua Xia
Pages: 665-670
Published online: 29 Nov 2018
AbstractforRisk factors analysis for hyperuricemic nephropathy among CKD stages 3–4 patients: an epidemiological study of hyperuricemia in CKD stages 3–4 patients in Ningbo, China | Full Text | References | PDF (643.7 KB)
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Hemoglobin targets for the anemia in patients with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials
Yuqiu Ye, Hongyong Liu, Yanbing Chen, Yunqiang Zhang, Shaomin Li, Wentao Hu, Rongqian Yang, Zhesi Zhang, Linsheng Lv & Xun Liu
Pages: 671-679
Published online: 03 Dec 2018
AbstractforHemoglobin targets for the anemia in patients with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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The anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Jiong Zhang, Li Tang, Gui Sen Li & Jia Wang
Pages: 680-686
Published online: 04 Dec 2018
AbstractforThe anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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The incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of acute kidney injury (staged using the RIFLE classification) associated with intravenous acyclovir administration
Eun Ju Lee, Ha Nee Jang, Hyun Seop Cho, Eunjin Bae, Tae Won Lee, Se-Ho Chang & Dong Jun Park
Pages: 687-692
Published online: 27 Dec 2018
AbstractforThe incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of acute kidney injury (staged using the RIFLE classification) associated with intravenous acyclovir administration | Full Text | References | PDF (584.5 KB)
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The logistic organ dysfunction system score predicts the prognosis of patients with alcoholic ketoacidosis
Ha Nee Jang, Hee Jung Park, Hyun Seop Cho, Eunjin Bae, Tae Won Lee, Se-Ho Chang & Dong Jun Park
Pages: 693-699
Published online: 11 Feb 2019
AbstractforThe logistic organ dysfunction system score predicts the prognosis of patients with alcoholic ketoacidosis | Full Text | References | PDF (748.7 KB)
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Effect of atorvastatin on iron metabolism regulation in patients with chronic kidney disease – a randomized double blind crossover study
Anna Masajtis-Zagajewska & Michal Nowicki
Pages: 700-709
Published online: 27 Dec 2018
AbstractforEffect of atorvastatin on iron metabolism regulation in patients with chronic kidney disease – a randomized double blind crossover study | Full Text | References | PDF (974 KB)
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