Multiple low-dose radiation prevents type 2 diabetes-induced renal damage through attenuation of dyslipidemia and insulin resistance and subsequent renal inflammation and oxidative... by Minglong Shao, Xuemian Lu, Weitao Cong, Xiao Xing, Yi Tan, Yunqian Li, Xiaokun Li, Litai Jin, Xiaojie Wang, Juancong Dong, Shunzi Jin, Chi Zhang, Lu Cai

“…At each time-point, the kidney weight, renal function, blood glucose level and insulin resistance were examined. …”
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Unravelling turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) resistance to Aeromonas salmonicida: transcriptomic insights from two full-sibling families with divergent susceptibility by Patricia Pereiro, Ricardo Tur, Miguel García, Antonio Figueras, Beatriz Novoa

“…Following infection, a marked increase in DEGs was observed in the head kidney, with many genes linked to immune functions. …”
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A teenage girl with giant multilocular mucinous ovarian cystadenoma complicated by right-sided hydronephrosis: a case report by M. V. Kalaytanov, A. S. Vavilov, M. V. Maminova, S. P. Yatsyk, I. V. Poddubny, V. V. Sytkov, A. L. Tikhomirov, V. V. Kazenashev

“…Thus, the main insidiousness of ovarian tumors lies in the delayed diagnostics and omitted surgical opportunities for ovary preservation.Aim: to present a clinical case of a teenage girl with giant ovarian cystadenoma complicated by hydronephrosis due to ureteral compression.Case presentation. …”
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Integrative anticoagulation of nafamostat mesylate in double plasma molecular adsorption system plus sequential half-dose plasmapheresis for patients with liver failure: a randomis... by Lang Bai, Ling Zhang, Fang Wang, Yingying Yang, Juan Liao, Zhiwen Chen, Xiankun Sun

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Randomised sham-controlled double-blind trial evaluating remote ischaemic preconditioning in solid organ transplantation: a study protocol for the RIPTRANS trial by Anni Pulkkinen, Ilkka Helanterä, Aki Uutela, Karl Lemström, Arie Passov, Simo Syrjälä, Fredrik Åberg, Heikki Mäkisalo, Arno Nordin, Marko Lempinen, Minna Bäcklund, Markus Skrifvars, Teemu Luostarinen, Janne Reitala, Maarit Lång, Ilona Leppänen, Jaakko Långsjö, Juha Grönlund, Pekka Loisa, Björn Jäschke

“…The primary endpoint is delayed graft function (DGF) in kidney allografts. Secondary endpoints include short-term functional outcomes of transplanted organs, rejections and graft survival in various time points up to 20 years. …”
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Resin from Virola oleifera Protects Against Radiocontrast-Induced Nephropathy in Mice. by Igor Santos Fonte Bôa, Marcella Leite Porto, Ana Claudia Hertel Pereira, Jean Pierre Louzada Ramos, Rodrigo Scherer, Jairo Pinto Oliveira, Breno Valentim Nogueira, Silvana Santos Meyrelles, Elisardo Corral Vasquez, Denise Coutinho Endringer, Thiago Melo Costa Pereira

“…Moreover, the RV treatment had beneficial effects on kidney histopathology that were superior to the standard treatment with N-acetylcysteine. …”
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Indication to Open Anatrophic Nephrolithotomy in the Twenty-First Century: A Case Report by Alfredo Maria Bove, Emanuela Altobelli, Maurizio Buscarini

“…Open surgery can represent a valid alterative in the treatment of staghorn kidney stones of very selected cases. A discussion of the current indications in the twenty-first century is presented.…”
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Pediatric metanephric adenoma with Fanconi–Bickel syndrome: a case report and review of literature by Osama M. Sarhan, Ahmed Al Farhan, Salma Abdallah, Hamzah Al Ghwanmah, Deena Boqari, Helmy Omar, Abdulmohsin Al Faddagh, Hanan Al Kanani, Fouad Al Kawai

“…A nephron-sparing surgery is better for this age group in which the future renal function is considered.…”
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Case Report: A clinically relevant isolation of Gardnerella leopoldii guided by morphological and molecular evidence from a urinary tract infection case by Liangyou Chen, Liangyou Chen, Wei Weng, Dan Li, Weipeng Xie, Lingling Lu, Shuo Li, Shuo Li

“…Physical examinations, including those of the head, chest, and abdomen, along with routine laboratory tests such as white blood cell (WBC) count and proportion, liver function, and renal function, yielded normal results. …”
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Acyclovir Nephrotoxicity: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Acyclovir-Induced Nephropathy by Raymond Fleischer, Michael Johnson

“…Acute kidney injury is an unfortunate complication of acyclovir therapy secondary to crystal-induced nephropathy. …”
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Energy insufficiency induced by high purine diet: Catalysts for renal impairment in hyperuricemia nephropathy rat model by Zhenxiong Zhao, Zhikun Li, Yubin Xu, Shiqi Zhao, Qing Fan, Zhencang Zheng

“…Given that the primary energy supply for renal function was derived from the metabolic pathway of fatty acids β-oxidation, any disruption within this pathway could contribute to a deficit in the energy provision to the kidneys. …”
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Health hazards associated with dietary acrylamide exposure from the biscuit diet of growing female rat pups by Yan Chen, Yue Wu, Heqi Sui

“…This study aimed to determine the effects of endogenous (0.11 mg/(kg bw·day)) and exogenous (1.31, 5.23, and 10.13 mg/(kg bw·day)) AA exposure from biscuit diet on the hematology, hormone levels, immune function, and liver and kidney damage in growing female rat pups. …”
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Evaluation of Renoprotective Effects of Our Locally Grown Green Coffee Beans against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Swiss Albino Mice by Bati Leta, Chala Kenenisa, Tesaka Wondimnew, Tariku Sime

“…All mice were sacrificed after 14 days and blood was drawn to evaluate kidney function tests (serum creatinine and serum blood urea nitrogen). …”
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The molecular basis for acetylhistidine synthesis by HisAT/NAT16 by Matti Myllykoski, Malin Lundekvam, Camilla Osberg, Solveig Siqveland Nilsen, Thomas Arnesen

“…A NAT16 variant (p.Phe63Ser) present in over 5% of the population was previously found to correlate with reduced plasma levels of acetylhistidine and increased risk of kidney disease. …”
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Multiple and Bilateral Sporadic Renal Cell Carcinomas: A Surgical Challenge by Antonios Katsimantas, Spyridon Paparidis, Konstantinos Bouropoulos, Nikolaos Ferakis

“…Magnetic Resonance Imaging demonstrated cT1b renal tumors at the lower pole of each kidney and a cT1a renal tumor at the upper pole of the right kidney. …”
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Comparison of the ALKA and CRS scores to predict outcomes among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 infection in United Arab Emirates by Bushra Kurban, Adnan Agha, Lutfi Ali S. Kurban, Virgie Guy, Javed Yasin, Fayez Alshamsi, Mohamed Ismail, Omran Bakoush

“…Two clinical assessment tools, namely, the COVID-19 Risk of Complications Score (CRS), based on 13 comorbidities, and the ALKA (age, lactate dehydrogenase, kidney function, and albumin) score have been developed to predict disease severity among patients who are symptomatic at presentation. …”
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CD5-Positive Intravascular Large B-Cell Lymphoma in a Patient with Wilson’s Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Neha Gupta, Chrystalle Katte Carreon, Filiz Sen, Peter Farmer, Xinmin Zhang, Silvat Sheikh-Fayyaz, Nina Haghi

“…Physical exam and laboratory results revealed a lethargic man with jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and abnormal liver/kidney function tests. He expired after a short hospital course in the setting of hepatic and renal failure. …”
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The voltage Dilemma in electrocardiogram (ECG) by Ezhilkugan Ganessane, B.G. Kowsthubha, V.T. Amrithanand, Anas Mohammed Muthanikkatt, Vasudha Dinesh

“…Case report: A 57-year-old male, diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and recently initiated on anti-tubercular treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, presented to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath. …”
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Plasmapheresis for Fulminant Wilson’s Disease Improves Mental Status and Coagulopathy by Quarshie Glover, William Nicholas Rose

“…We report a case of a young woman who presents with Wilson’s disease complicated by hemolysis, impaired hepatic function, coagulopathy, and acute kidney injury. …”
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Prediction of vesicoureteral reflux in children with febrile urinary tract infection using relative uptake and cortical defect in DMSA scan by Il Ki Hong, Mi Hae Chung, Joong Hyun Bin, Kyung-Yil Lee, Jung Sue Kim, Chung Ho Kim, Jin-Soon Suh

“…Background: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an important urologic anomaly that causes renal injury in children with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI). The present study aimed to evaluate the associations of abnormalities detected on technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scans, focusing on the association with VUR of the levels of relative decrease in kidney function and cortical defects after a first febrile UTI in children. …”
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