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Prevalence and risk factors of mild chronic renal failure in HIV-infected patients: influence of female gender and antiretroviral therapy

Braz. j. infect. dis; 22 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Background In people living with HIV, much is known about chronic kidney disease, defined as a glomerular filtration rate under 60 mL/min. However, there is scarce data about prevalence and risk factors for milder impairment (60-89 mL/min). Objective The present study aims to assess the influe...

Cistatina C: marcador de laboratorio precoz de enfermedad renal en pacientes con depranocitosis
Cystatin C: early laboratory marker of renal disease In sickle cell disease

La enfermedad renal en el paciente con drepanocitosis es una consecuencia de su complejo proceso fisiopatológico, por lo que es importante disponer de un grupo de parámetros de laboratorio que, junto a la evaluación clínica, permita determinar de forma precoz la presencia de esta complicación. La ci...

Polymorphism related to cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis subjects: a systematic review

J. bras. nefrol; 40 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality in hemodialysis (HD) subjects. In addition to the traditional risk factors that are common in these individuals, genetic factors are also involved, with emphasis on single nucleotide polymorphs (SNPs). In this context, the pr...

Prevalence of clinically validated primary causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in a State Capital in Northeastern Brazil

J. bras. nefrol; 40 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: Knowledge of validated primary causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is extremely relevant in the realm of public health. The literature lacks validated studies on the primary causes of ESRD. Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of the causes of ESRD...

The effect of hemodialysis on the body composition and cardiovascular disease markers in recently diagnosed end stage renal disease patients

SUMMARY AIM: Uremic toxins and excess fluid contributes to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. We aimed to determine the body fluid status in patients who are just starting hemodialysis (HD) and to determine the effects of excess fluid removed by HD on the CV system. METHODS: A total of 52 patients wit...

Stage effect of chronic kidney disease in erectile function

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose The study aims to assess the influence of the stage of chronic kidney disease and glomerular filtration rate on prevalence and degree of erectile dysfunction. Materials and Methods This transversal study, conducted from May 2013 to December 2015, included patients with chronic kidney d...

Cost analysis of substitutive renal therapies in children

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (1), 2018
Abstract Objective: End-stage renal disease is a health problem that consumes public and private resources. This study aimed to identify the cost of hemodialysis (either daily or conventional hemodialysis) and transplantation in children and adolescents. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort of pedi...

Sensitive Troponin I Assay in Patients with Chest Pain - Association with Significant Coronary Lesions with or Without Renal Failure

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (1), 2018
Abstract Introduction: Despite having higher sensitivity as compared to conventional troponins, sensitive troponins have lower specificity, mainly in patients with renal failure. Objective: Study aimed at assessing the sensitive troponin I levels in patients with chest pain, and relating them to the ex...

El control intensivo de la presión arterial en pacientes sin diabetes con enfermedad renal crónica no reduciría la progresión de la enfermedad renal
Intensive blood pressure control in nondiabetic patients with chronic kidney disease would not prevent kidney disease progression

Aspectos clínicos y microbiológicos de la peritonitis asociada a diálisis peritoneal en pacientes adultos con insuficiencia renal crónica en el Servicio de Urgencias

Rev. chil. infectol; 35 (3), 2018
Resumen Introducción: La peritonitis es la complicación más importante y frecuente de la diálisis peritoneal (DP), las infecciones bacterianas son las responsables en la mayoría de los casos, con sintomatología característica. Objetivo: Determinar los patógenos más frecuentes en peritonitis as...