Angiosarcoma of an Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis in a Kidney Transplant Recipient Affected by Lowe’s Syndrome by V. D’Ambrosio, P. Silvestri, F. Aureli, A. Sturniolo, G. Grandaliano, P. M. Ferraro

“…To describe an uncommon, life-threatening condition such as angiosarcoma of a fistula for hemodialysis occurring in a transplant recipient affected by Lowe’s syndrome. Summary. We present the case of a 56-year-old male kidney transplant recipient affected by Lowe’s syndrome, also known as oculocerebrorenal syndrome, a rare X-linked disorder characterized by congenital cataracts, hypotonia, intellectual disability, and Fanconi-like renal tubular dysfunction, who was diagnosed with angiosarcoma of a functioning arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis. …”
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Coexposure to microplastic and Bisphenol A exhacerbates damage to human kidney proximal tubular cells by Daniela Verzola, Noemi Rumeo, Stefano Alberti, Fabrizio Loiacono, Sebastiano La Maestra, Mario Passalacqua, Cristina Artini, Elisa Russo, Enrico Verrina, Andrea Angeletti, Simona Matarese, Nicoletta Mancianti, Paolo Cravedi, Micaela Gentile, Francesca Viazzi, Pasquale Esposito, Edoardo La Porta

“…Microplastics (MPs) accumulate in tissues, including kidney tissue, while Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plasticizer of particular concern. …”
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An Intelligent Diagnostic System to Analyze Early-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease for Clinical Application by N. I. Md. Ashafuddula, Bayezid Islam, Rafiqul Islam

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual deterioration of kidney functions, potentially leading to kidney failure if not promptly diagnosed and treated. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on the Quality of Life Among Patients with Kidney Stones by Susan Mohammadi-Kebar, Farhad Pourfarzi, Saber Nasiri

“…Introduction: Kidney stones represent a prevalent urological condition, impacting approximately 12% of the global population. …”
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Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for post-transplant kidney stones. Hope or Disappointment? by S. V. Popov, R. G. Huseynov, I. A. Miloserdov, Yu. V. Kisil, D. A. Saydulaev, S. V. Sadovnikov, K. V. Sivak, N. S. Bunenkov, V. V. Perepelitsa, T. A. Lelyavina

“…Development of chronic urinary tract infection and deterioration of the functional ability of the renal transplant in the presence of kidney stones can lead to graft death, which is an immediate threat to the patient’s life. …”
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Antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as isolated renal vein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature by Khemchand N. Moorani, Saima Kashif

“…She demonstrated normal growth, stable blood pressure (off antihypertensive), and normal kidney function without proteinuria. There were no lupus flares or thrombotic recurrences. …”
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Defeat of the urinary system against the background of connective tissue dysplasia in a 7-year-old child (clinical observation) by T. I. Bikmetov, I. V. Zorin, R. A. Zorina, E. V. Nesterenko

“…Thus, early diagnosis of kidney damage in connective tissue dysplasia and their timely correction are necessary to prevent the formation and progression of chronic kidney disease.…”
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Network analysis of cognitive function, glycemic–lipid profiles, and hepatic–renal function in individuals with diverse drinking patterns by Shuqi Xu, Shuqi Xu, Shuqi Xu, Shuqi Xu, Ranran Zhao, Ranran Zhao, Ranran Zhao, Jincheng Wang, Jincheng Wang, Jincheng Wang, Xue Yang, Xue Yang, Xue Yang, Lan Wang, Lan Wang, Lan Wang, Cuixia An, Cuixia An, Cuixia An, Xueyi Wang, Xueyi Wang, Xueyi Wang, Ran Wang, Ran Wang, Ran Wang

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among drinking characteristics, cognitive functions, liver and kidney functions, and glucose and lipid levels in alcohol drinkers through the application of network analysis.MethodWe conducted a stratified random sampling survey of 1,432 male employees in Gaocheng District, Hebei Province, in 2016. …”
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How does LAMB2 contribute to kidney disease? Insights from a pediatric case by I. Trutin, L. Oletić, D. Galešić Ljubanović, D. Krgović, Tamara Nikuševa Martić

“…This prompted the need for a kidney biopsy. Light microscopy revealed normal kidney tissue, and immunofluorescence findings were negative. …”
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Hypertension increases PPV for polycystic kidney disease in PKD1 and PKD2 variant carriers by Natalie Telis, Lisa McEwen, Alexandre Bolze, Joshua H. Lipschutz, Leon W. Sweer, Daniel P. Judge, Pamala A. Pawloski, Joseph J. Grzymski, Catherine Hajek, Kelly M. Schiabor Barrett, Nicole L. Washington, Elizabeth T. Cirulli

“…Using pre-disease time point measurements of kidney function prior to their ADPKD diagnosis, we find that PKD1 and PKD2 variant carriers show significantly decreased kidney function (EGFR) an average of 5 years before their clinical diagnosis. …”
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Kidney Diseases Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Impact of Chronic Histologic Damage, Treatments, and Outcomes by Federico Yandian, Fernando Caravaca-Fontán, Loren P. Herrera Hernandez, Maria José Soler, Sanjeev Sethi, Fernando C. Fervenza

“…The main outcomes were kidney failure, disease remission, kidney function changes at last follow-up, and death. …”
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Augmentation cystoplasty in children with stages III and IV chronic kidney disease secondary to neurogenic bladder by Sanjay Sinha, Mehul Shah

“…All had resolution of incontinence. One had acute kidney injury that recovered. Initial eGFR at presentation (24 mL/min/1.73 m2) improved with conservative management alone (52 mL/min/1.73 m2, p=0.004). …”
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Case Report: Two cases of IgG4-related kidney disease with monoclonal gammopathy by Qian Dong, Xuanli Tang, Jiang Liu, Pengjie Xu

“…IgG4-related nephropathy with associated monoclonal gammopathy is rare, and its etiology is poorly understood.Case presentationThis article reports two rare cases of IgG4-related kidney disease combined with monoclonal gammopathy. …”
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Severe acute kidney injury with anuria induced by hypokalemia requiring hemodialysis: a case study by Seong-Wook Lee, Man-Hoon Han, Mee-Seon Kim, Yong-Jin Kim, You Hyun Jeon, Hee-Yeon Jung, Ji-Young Choi, Jang-Hee Cho, Sun-Hee Park, Chan-Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim, Jeong-Hoon Lim

“…Potassium replacement therapy led to a gradual recovery of potassium levels and kidney function. Conclusion This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and management of hypokalemic nephropathy through kidney biopsy.…”
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Beneficial Effect of Conversion to Belatacept in Kidney-Transplant Patients with a Low Glomerular-Filtration Rate by Julie Belliere, Céline Guilbeau-Frugier, Arnaud Del Bello, Laure Esposito, Caroline Capuani, Isabelle Cardeau-Desangles, Lionel Rostaing, Nassim Kamar

“…Belatacept has been found to be efficient at preserving good kidney function in maintenance kidney-transplant patients. …”
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The incidence, mortality and renal outcomes of acute kidney injury in patients with suspected infection at the emergency department. by Meriem Khairoun, Jan Willem Uffen, Gurbey Ocak, Romy Koopsen, Saskia Haitjema, Jan Jelrik Oosterheert, Karin Kaasjager

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Acute kidney injury is common in patients with suspected infection in the emergency department and is significantly associated with 30-days mortality and renal function decline one year after AKI.…”
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An Interesting Case of Kidney Transplant Recipient with Multiple Concomitant Infections- 10 Years Post Transplantation by Chilaka Rajesh, Utkarsh Mishra, Ankit Jain, T. Jayaprakash, Phaneesh Bharadwaj, Selvin Sundar Rajmani, Nisha Jose, Jeethu Joseph Eapen, Elenjickal Elias John, Santosh Varughese

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Early renal arterial rupture and arterial pseudoaneurysm in graft kidneys from the same deceased donor by Yu-Hua Lin, Chun-Hou Liao, Bing-Jun Jiang, Tzu-Hung Chen

“…Vascular complications are serious problems after kidney transplantation. An aneurysm or rupture in a graft artery is a rare but potentially devastating complication, which may lead to renal function impairment, graft loss, or even death. …”
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Interplay between gut microbiota and acute kidney injury: a review of their mutual influence and causation by Niroj Mali, Saroj Mali, Ling Zhang, Ping Fu

“…Recent developments in the field of microbiome research present chances to enhance our comprehension and management of acute kidney injury (AKI). …”
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Recombinant Erythropoietin Provides Protection against Renal Fibrosis in Adenine-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease by Estefanía Vázquez-Méndez, Yanet Gutiérrez-Mercado, Edgar Mendieta-Condado, Francisco Javier Gálvez-Gastélum, Hugo Esquivel-Solís, Yadira Sánchez-Toscano, Claudia Morales-Martínez, Alejandro A. Canales-Aguirre, Ana Laura Márquez-Aguirre

“…In CKD, the kidney is submitted to hypoxia, persistent inflammation, leading to fibrosis and permanent loss of renal function. …”
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