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Rare inherited kidney diseases: an evolving field in Nephrology

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2), 2020
Abstract There are more than 150 different rare genetic kidney diseases. They can be classified according to diagnostic findings as (i) disorders of growth and structure, (ii) glomerular diseases, (iii) tubular, and (iv) metabolic diseases. In recent years, there has been a shift of paradigm in this fiel...

Hemodialysis Vascular access maintenance in the Covid-19 pandemic: Positioning paper from the Interventional Nephrology Committee of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Vascular accesses for hemodialysis are considered the patient's lifeline and their maintenance is essential for treatment continuity. Following the example of institutions in other countries affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Brazilian Society of Nephrology developed these guidelines for hea...

Palliative renal care and the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction Palliative care is an approach aimed at relieving suffering, controlling symptoms and seeking to improve quality of life. It must be offered in conjunction with standard treatment for any disease that threatens the continuation of life, such as a Covid-19 infection. Discussion T...

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology for approaching Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing in Dialysis Units

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic brought several challenges to the healthcare system: diagnosis, treatment and measures to prevent the spread of the disease. With the greater availability and variety of diagnostic tests, it is essential to properly interpret them. This paper intends to help dialysis units ...

The brazilian society of nephrology and the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding the use of cloth face coverings, by chronic kidney patients in dialysis, during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19)

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT These recommendations were created after the publication of informative note 3/2020- CGGAP/DESF/SAPS/MS, of April 4, 2020, in which the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommended the use of a cloth mask by the population, in public places. Taking into account the necessary prioritization of the pr...

Covid-19 (sars-cov-2 infection) information for patients with predialytic chronic kidney disease

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease are among those individuals at increased risk for developing more serious forms of Covid-19. This increased risk starts in the pre-dialysis phase of the disease. Providing useful information for these patients, in language that facilitates the understanding o...

Recommendations of the brazilian society of nephrology regarding pediatric patients on renal replacement therapy during the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction The impact of the new coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) and its worldwide clinical manifestations (COVID-19) imposed specific regional recommendations for populations in need of specialized care, such as children and adolescents with kidney diseases, particularly in renal replacement thera...

Protocolos de encaminhamento da atenção básica para a atenção especializada: endocrinologia e nefrologia

Neste material, toma-se como foco a Atenção Básica, em especial alguns aspectos presentes no processo de referenciamento de usuários para outros serviços especializados, que são abordados sob a forma de protocolos de encaminhamento. É uma ferramenta, ao mesmo tempo, de gestão e de cuidado, pois t...