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Clinical outcomes and survival in AA amyloidosis patients

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (6), 2017
Abstract Aim Amyloid A amyloidosis is a rare complication of chronic inflammatory conditions. Most patients with amyloid A amyloidosis present with nephropathy and it leads to renal failure and death. We studied clinical characteristics and survival in patients with amyloid A amyloidosis. Methods: A to...

Epidemiología de la injuria renal aguda y enfermedad renal crónica en la unidad de cuidados intensivos

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir la epidemiología de la injuria renal aguda, la relación con la enfermedad renal crónica y los factores asociados a su incidencia. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte y seguimiento en una unidad de terapia intensiva de Montevideo - Uruguay. Se incluyeron pacientes ingresados entr...

Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of endovascular management for transplant renal artery stenosis

Clinics; 72 (12), 2017
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular intervention with angioplasty and stent placement in patients with transplant renal artery stenosis. METHODS: All patients diagnosed with transplant renal artery stenosis and graft dysfunction or resistant systemic hypertension who underwen...

Protective effect of resveratrol against morphine damage to kidneys of mice

Int. j. morphol; 35 (4), 2017
SUMMARY: Morphine produces free radicals and cause apoptosis in some cell. Resveratrol (RSV) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced by several plants in response to injury. 48 male mice were randomly assigned to 8 groups. In this study, various doses of RSV (2, 8 and 20 mg/...

Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in a population in southern Brazil (Pro-Renal Study)

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10-12% of the adult population in many countries. In Brazil, there is no reliable information about the actual prevalence of CKD. Objective: To determine the prevalence of CKD by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria/albu...

Factores pronósticos de mortalidad intrahospitalaria en pacientes con infarto agudo del miocardio con elevación del segmento ST. Hospital Arnaldo Milián Castro. Villa Clara, Cuba. 2015

Med. UIS; 30 (3), 2017
RESUMEN Introducción: Establecer los factores relacionados con el incremento de la mortalidad en pacientes con infarto agudo del miocardio contribuye a diferenciar su seguimiento y facilita la elección de conductas específicas que determinan mejor evolución. Objetivo: Identificar los factores pron...

Assessment of nephrotoxicity and histopathological lesions of albino rats exposure to DD-force and baygon insecticides

Although studies suggest adverse effects of pesticides, human exposure to insecticides in homes is increasing and reports on their health effects are limited. The study investigated nephrotoxic effects of organo phosphate and carbamate insecticides, DD-Force and Baygon, in albino rats. Forty-fiv...

Clinicopathological relationship in Colombian patients with lupus nephritis

Rev. colomb. reumatol; 24 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Background: There are several clinical and laboratory features for lupus nephritis diagnosis; however, renal biopsy remains as the gold standard. Different series have tried to establish the relationship between these findings, with conflicting results. Objective: To describe the correlation...

Do We Need to Personalize Renal Function Assessment in the Stratification of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery?

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Renal dysfunction is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery. For a better assessment of renal function, calculation of creatinine clearance (CC) may be necessary. Objective: To objectively evaluate whether CC is a better risk predictor than serum cre...