Results: 19

Clinical assessment of acid-base balance in Netherland Dwarf rabbit

Braz. j. biol; 81 (2), 2021
Pet rabbits have increased their popularity in a lot of countries. However, most of the laboratory profiles in rabbit medicine come from the observations made in rabbit as biomodels or meat production. So that further researches are necessary to obtain reference values for hematology and biochemical prof...

The role of urea-induced osmotic diuresis and hypernatremia in a critically ill patient: case report and literature review

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (1), 2020
Abstract Hypernatremia is a common electrolyte problem at the intensive care setting, with a prevalence that can reach up to 25%. It is associated with a longer hospital stay and is an independent risk factor for mortality. We report a case of hypernatremia of multifactorial origin in the intensive care ...

Metabolic and volume status evaluation of hemodialysis patients with and without residual renal function in the long interdialytic interval

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
Abstract Introduction: It is unclear whether residual renal function (RRF) in dialysis patients can attenuate the metabolic impact of the long 68-hour interdialytic interval, in which water, acid, and electrolyte accumulation occurs. Objective: to evaluate serum electrolyte levels, water balance, and a...

Possible association between dysnatremias and mortality during hospitalization in patients undergoing acute hemodialysis: analysis from a Peruvian retrospective cohort

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the association between dysnatremias or dyschloremias and mortality during hospitalization in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing acute hemodialysis. Methods: We carried out a retrospective cohort study on adult patients und...

Doença de Addison e esclerose múltipla: relato de caso

A doença de Addison é uma endocrinopatia rara, de etiologia autoimune. É caracterizada por défice na secreção de glicocorticoides e mineralocorticoides. A esclerose múltipla consiste em patologia neurológica, de origem autoimune, que resulta na desmielinização da bainha de mielina. O objetivo d...

Effects of cyclosporine on ischemia-reperfusion injuries in rat kidneys. An experimental model

Acta cir. bras; 34 (8), 2019
Abstract Purpose To assess Cyclosporine A (CsA) therapy at an intraperitoneal dose of 15 mg.kg -1 in a rodent model of non-septic renal ischemia. Methods Twenty male Wistar rats were randomized to receive CsA therapy or none therapy before undergoing 30 minutes of renal ischemia followed by reperfusion...

Effect of phyllanthus niruri on metabolic parameters of patients with kidney stone: a perspective for disease prevention

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Phyllanthus niruri (P.niruri) or stone breaker is a plant commonly used to reduce stone risk, however, clinical studies on this issue are lacking. Objective: To prospectively evaluate the effect of P. niruri on the urinary metabolic parameters of patients with urinary lithiasis. Materials and ...

Prognostic Factors in Severe Chagasic Heart Failure

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (3), 2017
Abstract Background: Prognostic factors are extensively studied in heart failure; however, their role in severe Chagasic heart failure have not been established. Objectives: To identify the association of clinical and laboratory factors with the prognosis of severe Chagasic heart failure, as well as th...

Utility and Safety of Tolvaptan in Cirrhotic Patients with Hyponatremia: a Prospective Cohort Study

Ann. hepatol; 16 (1), 2017
Abstract: Introduction and aim. Hyponatremia is common in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and is associated with increased mortality. Tolvaptan, a vasopressor V2 receptor antagonist, can increase free wáter excretion, but its efficacy and safety in cirrhotic patients remain unclear. Material an...

Roles of the Taql and Bsml vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms in hospital mortality of burn patients

Clinics; 71 (8), 2016
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the roles of the Taql and Bsml vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms in hospital mortality of burn patients. METHODS: In total, 105 consecutive burn injury patients over 18 years in age who were admitted to the Burn Unit of Bauru State Hospital from Janua...