A Novel Homozygous Mutation in the COL4A4 Gene (Gly1436del) Causing Alport Syndrome Exposed by Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Ulrich Jehn, Cornelie Müller-Hofstede, Barbara Heitplatz, Veerle Van Marck, Stefan Reuter, Hermann Pavenstädt, Britta George

“…This causes progressive glomerular disease, ocular abnormalities, and inner ear impairment. Case Presentation. Herein, we present a case of Alport syndrome in a 28-year-old woman caused by a novel mutation (Gly1436del) in the COL4A4 gene that was not unveiled until her first pregnancy. …”
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Using a combination of biomarkers to monitor allograft dysfunction in lung transplant recipients by Zein Kattih, Shambhu Aryal

“…Greater evidence exists for these biomarkers in other solid organ transplantations including kidney and heart transplantation, but application to lung transplant recipients is increasing and seems equally promising. …”
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Systemic lupus erythematosus associated with multiple myeloma: Two case reports and a literature review by Li Lian, Kang Wang, Shengqian Xu

“…Case 1 was a 59‐year‐old male who was diagnosed with SLE 11 years ago. Abnormal kidney function was detected 4 months ago and a bone marrow aspirate revealed MM. …”
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Spontaneous renal artery thrombosis causing circulatory insufficiency in a newborn– a case report by Sjors P. Marijnen, Bart Straver, Iona Madden, Jelena Stojanovic, Cornelis R. van der Torren, Marita de Waard, Bram B.M. van der Meijs, Rik Westland

“…In addition to moderate dehydration, we could not identify any clinical risk factors for renal artery thrombosis adding to this unique presentation. Rapid but controlled blood pressure treatment and percutaneous angioplasty of the left renal artery to restore patency were successful in normalizing the cardiac function and circulatory condition. …”
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Pneumonia-Masked Pulmonary Embolism in Nephrotic Syndrome: Diagnostic Value of V/Q Scintigraphy: A Case Report by Ryosuke Saiki, Kan Katayama, Tomohiro Murata, Kaoru Dohi

“…This case highlights the challenges of diagnosing pulmonary embolism in nephrotic syndrome patients with renal dysfunction, and emphasizes the utility of ventilation–perfusion lung scintigraphy when the contrast is contraindicated. <b>Case Presentation:</b> A 52-year-old male presented with fatigue, left back pain, dyspnea, and lower limb edema. …”
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Case Report: Dual immunomodulatory and hematologic benefits of rituximab in refractory anemia of ANCA-associated vasculitis by Ningjun Shao, Lingxiong Chai, Xu Bai, Qun Luo

“…Despite conventional immunosuppressive therapies, refractory anemia remains a significant challenge, with limited strategies targeting inflammation-driven hepcidin dysregulation.Case presentationA 56-year-old woman presented with myeloperoxidase-specific antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA) positive AAV, transfusion-dependent anemia (hemoglobin: 56 g/L), and advanced chronic kidney disease with 55% tubulointerstitial atrophy. …”
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Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria in acute myeloid leukemia: a case report by Yuxuan Cheng, Aijun Zhang

“…His blood routine, liver and kidney function, blood biochemistry, blood glucose, blood lipids, lactic acid and blood ammonia were monitored continuously. …”
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Antibody-Negative Relapse of Goodpasture Syndrome with Pulmonary Hemorrhage by Charlene L. Rohm, Sara Acree, Aseem Shrivastava, Asif A. Saberi, Louis Lovett

“…Clinicians should have enhanced awareness of this atypical presentation of a rare disease.…”
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Dynamic renoscintigraphy in cardiology and cardiac surgery by V.Yu. Kundin, I.V. Noverko, A.G. Mazur

“…The article presents the possibilities of radionuclide research of kidney function and morphology in cardiology using dynamic renoscintigraphy. …”
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Effect of isavuconazole on the concentration of tacrolimus in a patient with genotype CYP3A5*1/*3: a case report by Hayato Yokota, Yumiko Akamine, Harumi Hatakeyama, Hideaki Kagaya, Sho Sakamoto, Mitsuru Saito, Masahide Takeda, Kazuhiro Sato, Katsutoshi Nakayama, Masafumi Kikuchi

“…We report a case of simple pulmonary aspergilloma with renal dysfunction due to increased trough levels of TAC after ISCZ coadministration. Case presentation A male in his 60s was treated with TAC 3.0 mg/day orally to prevent graft rejection after kidney transplantation. …”
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Comparative effect of dose escalation of nanocapsulated ivermectin against mange in rabbits by Azza Abdelmoteleb, Dalia Elmasry, Fatma Amro, Reham Mahmoud

“…The present study aimed to investigate the effects of nano-capsulated ivermectin on the liver and kidney function and oxidative status in mite infested-rabbits, compared to ivermectin. …”
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Protective effect of phenolic-rich extract of Anona muricata Linn leaf on renal oxidative stress and inflammation in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in diabetic rats by Benjamin Olusola Omiyale, Bidemi Emmanuel Ekundayo, Makhosazana Siduduzile Mathenjwa-Goqo, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye

“…Anona muricata has been traditionally considered to be beneficial in treatment of diabetic complications. The present study delineates the ameliorative effect of the phenolic rich extract of Anona muricata on the expression of oxidative stress, inflammatory and renal function markers in the kidney of streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes in male rats. …”
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Normolipidemic lipoprotein glomerulopathy with IgA nephropathy — ApoE Kyoto mutation: a case report by Xiangling Yi, Lihua Bai, Kehong Chen, Yani He, Jia Chen

“…Renal function and blood lipid and lipoprotein levels were normal. …”
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Pediatric pancreatic perineurioma: A case report by Eakes A, Hill B, Beierle EA

“…She was asymptomatic but at a follow up visit for urinary issues related to her spina bifida, an ultrasound of the kidneys revealed a retroperitoneal mass near the left kidney. …”
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Cardiorenal Syndrome in Acute Heart Failure Syndromes by Mohammad Sarraf, Robert W. Schrier

“…Impaired cardiac function leads to activation of the neurohumoral axis, sodium and water retention, congestion and ultimately impaired kidney function. …”
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Ameliorative effect of zingerone on cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity in adult wistar rats by Augustine Oviosun, Anyanwu Godson Emeka, Ezinne Chidinma Oviosun, Okwara Blasius Okechukwu

“…Zingerone treatment significantly ameliorated these alterations, restoring renal function markers, reducing oxidative stress, and improving the histological architecture of the kidney. …”
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IκB Kinase Inhibitor VII Modulates Sepsis-Induced Excessive Inflammation and Cardiac Dysfunction in 5/6 Nephrectomized Mice by Mei Ding, Dede Lian, Lirong Zhang, Tiechao Jiang, Wei Wang

“…The adverse cardiac condition leads to mortality in subjects with sepsis. In the present work, we studied the consequences of chronic kidney damage by 5/6 nephrectomy on cardiac function in mice induced with sepsis and the mechanism involved. …”
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Variants in NR6A1 cause a novel oculo vertebral renal syndrome by Uma M. Neelathi, Ehsan Ullah, Aman George, Mara I. Maftei, Elangovan Boobalan, Daniel Sanchez-Mendoza, Chloe Adams, David McGaughey, Yuri V. Sergeev, Ranya AI Rawi, Amelia Naik, Chelsea Bender, Irene H. Maumenee, Michel Michaelides, Tun Giap Tan, Siying Lin, Rafael Villasmil, Delphine Blain, Robert B. Hufnagel, Gavin Arno, Rodrigo M. Young, Bin Guan, Brian P. Brooks

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Prophylactic Theophyline reduces birth asphyxia related renal injury in term neonates by Salma Aziz, Syeda Maimoona Qudrat, Tanzeela Rani, Qurat-ul-Ain Chughtai, Misbah Aziz, Rai Muhammad Asghar

“…So, in future renal function can be protected by introducing theophylline and by maintaining renal function we can reduce risk of mortality. …”
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Biopsy-Proven Anticoagulant-Related Nephropathy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Hussam Al Hennawi, Muhammad Shan Ul Abedin, Rui Song, Majid Khan

“…We describe a case of a 62-year-old man with significant cardiac history who presented with impaired kidney function associated with supratherapeutic international normalized ratio. …”
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