Association of preoperative ultrasonographic parameters of the contralateral kidney with long-term serum creatinine in cats treated for unilateral ureteral obstruction by Diego Pulido Vega, Jérémie Ficheroulle, Jérémie Ficheroulle, Mathieu Manassero, Jeremy Mortier, Christelle Maurey

“…IntroductionPrediction of renal recovery after surgical management of feline unilateral ureteral obstruction (UO) is crucial to guide therapeutic decisions, but predictors of this outcome are still lacking. Despite the functional importance of the contralateral kidney, there is currently no precise description of its ultrasonographic (US) features. …”
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Impact of hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT) on renal function in human by Solveig Kanowski, Yuanhao Shen, Till Klein, Marcus J. Moeller, Andreas Koch, Franziska Theilig

“…Although HBOT is frequently used in man, knowledge about effects of HBOT on kidney function is still lacking in humans. The aim of this pilot study was to monitor changes in renal function parameters, including hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and erythropoietin and employing urinary EV´s to document renal alterations. …”
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Neuropad Assessment of Sudomotor Function Across Glycemic Levels in Adults by Wang Q, Yang Z, Zhao S, Tian C, Zhang P, Li R

“…The slope (Slope[1– 10]) was used as a quantitative measure of sudomotor function.Additional data included age, BMI (body mass index), FPG (fasting plasma glucose), HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c), blood pressure, lipid levels, and liver and kidney function. …”
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Retroiliac ureter with persisting mesonephric duct and vesicoureteral reflux presenting as left inguinal mass during defecation: a case report by Yijun Zhao, Linfeng Zhu, Fan Yang, Guangjie Chen

“…We report such a unique case involving a left inguinal mass that appeared during defecation. Case presentation A two-year-old boy presented with a tubular structure resembling a dilated ureter discovered incidentally during open left inguinal hernia repair. …”
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Renal insufficiency caused by TMEM216 gene mutation: Case Report by Lingjun Sun, Meiqi Xu, Xiaoying Deng, Xiaoyan Liu

“…Mutations in the TMEM216 gene, a pathogenic variant associated with ciliopathy, have been implicated in severe renal impairment. This study presents a case analysis that explores the impact of TMEM216 mutations on kidney function and their potential clinical significance.Case presentationWe report a case of a 21-year-old male who developed proteinuria at the age of 15 without an apparent cause. …”
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Asystole kidney donation using automated chest compression system and hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (first experience in the Russian Federation) by A. V. Shabunin, M. G. Minina, P. A. Drozdov, V. M. Sevostianov, I. V. Nesterenko, D. A. Makeev, O. S. Zhuravel

“…In the uneventful postoperative period, there was immediate kidney graft function. This allowed for rapid rehabilitation and discharge from hospital. …”
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Structure-Activity Analysis Reveals Perturbed Cilia-Jun N-Terminal Kinase Signaling in MAPKBP1-Associated Kidney Disease by Christin Findeisen, Maria Papazian, Linda Pöschla, Anastasia Ertel, Wenjun Jin, Nydia Panitz, Elena Hantmann, Paul Coucke, Firdous Abdulwahab, Lama AlAbdi, Fawzan S. Alkuraya, May Salem, Hamad Alzaidan, Kai-Uwe Eckardt, Søren T. Christensen, Alexandre Benmerah, Sophie Saunier, Jan Halbritter, Ria Schönauer

“…Despite discovery of multiple disease genes, mechanisms of NPH-associated kidney degeneration remain poorly understood. In this study, we present details of clinical and molecular mechanisms of MAPKBP1 (NPHP20) loss-of-function. …”
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Development and validation of risk models to predict chronic kidney disease among people living with HIV: protocol for a systematic review by A P Kengne, Adesola Z Musa, Babatunde L Salako, Nasheeta Peer, Oluwatosin Olaseni Odubela, Nkiruka Odunukwe

“…A predictive model showing an individual’s risk of prevalent and/or progression to kidney failure is useful for initiating timely interventions that prevent further worsening of kidney function. …”
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Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation in Patients Undergoing Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion: First Cases Reported by the ERUS-RAKT Working Group by José Ignacio Pérez-Reggeti, Begoña Etcheverry, María Fiol, Angelo Territo, Luca Afferi, Oscar Buisan, Luis Riera, José F. Suarez-Novo, Alberto Breda, Francesc Vigués

“…The indication for kidney transplantation over a urinary diversion (UD) for patients with severe lower urinary tract dysfunction and end-stage renal disease is a controversial issue. …”
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Three-Dimensional Aggregates Enhance the Therapeutic Effects of Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Ischemia-Reperfusion Induced Kidney Injury in Rats by Xiaozhi Zhao, Xuefeng Qiu, Yanting Zhang, Shiwei Zhang, Xiaoping Gu, Hongqian Guo

“…In vivo data revealed that 3D aggregates enhanced the effects of AdMSCs in recovering function and structure after renal IR injury. Improved grafted AdMSCs were observed in kidney injected with 3D aggregates compared with AdMSCs cultured in 2D monolayer. …”
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Critical Review of the Benefit from Early Pharmacological and Dietary Support for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe (Non-Terminal) Chronic Kidney Disease by Charline Danneel, Camille Sauvage, Mohamed Nabil Hayef, Véronique Desmet, Murielle Surquin, Joëlle Nortier, Carine De Vriese

“…Moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world. …”
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An Unusual Case of Anuric Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to the Use of Low-Dose Acetazolamide as Preventive Management for Acute Mountain Sickness by Marco Dominguez Davalos, Raúl Valenzuela Córdova, Celia Rodríguez Tudero, Elena Jiménez Mayor, Carlos Bedia Castillo, José C. De La Flor, Roger Leon Montesinos, Cristian León Rabanal, Michael Cieza Terrones, Javier A. Neyra

“…Whilst generally safe, acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rare but serious adverse event. …”
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Successful Treatment of Transplanted Kidney Patient with 100% Lung Damage Caused by COVID-19 Bilateral Pneumonia: a Clinical Case by R. R. Nuriakhmetov, V. S. Panteleev, A. R. Zagitov, M. A. Nartailakov, M. N. Kornilov, I. I. Biganyakov

“…The presented case of a kidney transplant patient having a favourable COVID-19 outcome demonstrates the efficacy of a timely treatment.…”
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Investigating the relationship between plasma natriuretic peptide levels and chronic kidney disease stages in patients with and without concurrent heart failure by Umesh Kumar Pandey, Shivendra Singh, Uttam Kumar Singh, Nikhil Chaudhary

“…The prevalence of heart failure increases as renal function deteriorates in individuals with CKD. The use of plasma NT-proBNP concentration is valuable for the evaluation of individuals who present with symptoms of congestive heart failure. …”
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The Clinical Role of SIRT-3 in the Acute Rejection Process of Kidney Transplantation and Its Effects on Graft Outcomes: Evaluation of Biomarker Potential by Necip Altundaş, Eda Balkan, Murat Kizilkaya, Murat Altunok, Elif Demirci, Nurhak Aksungur, Salih Kara, Gürkan Öztürk, Abdullah Uyanik

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the SIRT family, the effects of sirtuins on kidney graft function, and their potential as biomarkers in patients who develop rejection after kidney transplantation. …”
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Targeting casein kinase 2 and ubiquitin-specific protease 7 to modulate RUNX2-mediated osteogenesis in chronic kidney disease by Haifeng Lan, Xiao-Jun Yu, Guangsheng Ling, Yuwei Zeng, Yixi Yang, Meiyang He, Yixiao Yu, Ming Shao

“…Abstract Objective Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) frequently leads to Mineral Bone Disorder (MBD), which significantly affects patient quality of life due to bone fragility and metabolic disturbances. …”
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Uncovering key markers and therapeutic targets for renal fibrosis in diabetic kidney disease through bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing by Lijuan Li, Mi Tao, Xueyun Gao, Quan Cao, Zejing Liao, Feng Chen, Ayinigaer Yusufu, Haihang Nie, Ziyue Zeng, Kai Huang, Xuan Deng, Ping Gao, Xiaoyan Wu

“…Abstract Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the major cause of chronic kidney failure, with tubulointerstitial fibrosis playing a crucial role in disease development. …”
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Renal-clearable and mitochondria-targeted metal-engineered carbon dot nanozymes for regulating mitochondrial oxidative stress in acute kidney injury by Jiangpeng Pan, Juntao Wang, Wei Wang, Ziyang Liu, Shuai Huo, Lei Yan, Wei Jiang, Fengmin Shao, Yue Gu

“…Mitochondrial dysfunction-induced oxidative stress is a key pathogenic factor in acute kidney injury (AKI). Despite this, current mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant therapies have shown limited efficacy in clinical settings. …”
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Machine-learning assisted discovery unveils novel interplay between gut microbiota and host metabolic disturbance in diabetic kidney disease by I-Wen Wu, Yu-Chieh Liao, Tsung-Hsien Tsai, Chieh-Hua Lin, Zhao-Qing Shen, Yun-Hsuan Chan, Chih-Wei Tu, Yi-Ju Chou, Chi-Jen Lo, Chi-Hsiao Yeh, Chun-Yu Chen, Heng-Chih Pan, Heng-Jung Hsu, Chin-Chan Lee, Mei-Ling Cheng, Wayne Huey-Herng Sheu, Chi-Chun Lai, Huey-Kang Sytwu, Ting-Fen Tsai

“…This study aims to elucidate the functional capability of gut microbiota to affect kidney function of DKD patients. …”
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Perirenal fat differs in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving different vitamin D-based treatments: a preliminary study by Ana Checa-Ros, Antonella Locascio, Owahabanun-Joshua Okojie, Pablo Abellán-Galiana, Luis D’Marco

“…Abstract Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients show high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. …”
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