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Hipervitaminosis B12: Nuestra experiencia y una revisión
Hypervitaminosis B12. Our experience and a review

Medicina (B.Aires); 79 (5), 2019
Los altos niveles de vitamina B12 o cobalamina, también denominado hipervitaminosis B12 es una anormalidad analítica frecuentemente subestimada. De acuerdo con la literatura algunas de las entidades relacionadas con este hallazgo son las neoplasias sólidas (primarias o metastásicas) y las enfermedade...

Renal histological findings in a patient with acute renal injury associated with purpura fulminans: a case report

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: Purpura fulminans (PF) is a rapid progressive thrombotic disease in which hemorrhagic infarction of the skin and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs. It can potentially cause acute kidney injury (AKI). However, there is no description in the medical literature of r...

Uso de rituximabe no tratamento de linfoma linfoplasmocítico durante terapia de substituição renal contínua

RESUMO A segurança e a eficácia do rituximabe em pacientes com comprometimento renal não foram estabelecidas, e o mesmo ocorre com os efeitos da hemodiálise nos níveis séricos de rituximabe. Atualmente, apenas alguns relatos de caso avaliaram o nível sérico de rituximabe antes e após a diálise....

2019 World Kidney Day Editorial - burden, access, and disparities in kidney disease

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (1), 2019
Abstract Kidney disease is a global public health problem, affecting over 750 million persons worldwide. The burden of kidney disease varies substantially across the world, as does its detection and treatment. In many settings, rates of kidney disease and the provision of its care are defined by socio-ec...

Acute kidney injury and other factors associated with mortality in hiv-infected patients

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: HIV-related mortality is still high, especially in developed countries. The aim of this study is to investigate factors associated to death in HIV-infected patients. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with all HIV adult patients admitted to a tertiary infectious diseases hospit...

Síndrome urémico hemolítico atípico recurrente post-trasplante renal: tratamiento con eculizumab
Recurrent atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome after renal transplantation: treatment with eculizumab

Medicina (B.Aires); 78 (2), 2018
El síndrome urémico hemolítico atípico (SUHa) es una entidad rara que se presenta como una microangiopatía trombótica (anemia hemolítica no inmune, trombocitopenia e insuficiencia renal aguda), cuyas lesiones anatomopatológicas típicas son el engrosamiento de las paredes de capilares y arteriola...

Hypercalcemia and acute renal insufficiency following use of a veterinary supplement

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract A previously healthy 24 yo male presented with a two-month history of epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and malaise. He reported abuse of different substances, including an injectable veterinary vitamin compound, which contains high doses of vitamin A, D and E, and an oily vehicle that ...

The use of antimicrobials in septic patients with acute kidney injury

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (3), 2017
Abstract Sepsis is the most common cause of death in critically ill patients and it may be associated with multiorgan failure, including acute kidney injury (AKI). This situation can require acute renal support and increase mortality. Therefore, it is essential to administrate antimicrobials in dosis to ...

Risk factors for the progression of chronic kidney disease after acute kidney injury

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing with the increasing age of the population and the increasing number of elderly survivors of acute kidney injury (AKI). The risk factors for the progression of CKD after AKI are unclear. Objective: To investigate the asso...