Off-Clamp Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for a Fat-Poor Angiomyolipoma Arising from the Renal Capsule: A Case Report by Koichi Kodama, Yasukazu Takase, Isamu Motoi, Katsuhiko Saito

“…Renal function can be significantly preserved after nephron-sparing surgery by decreasing the intraoperative ischemic duration or by performing off-clamp surgery. …”
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An Analytical Study of Creeping Flow of a Second-Order Fluid through a Small Diameter Leaky Tube with Linearly Diminishing Absorption by Zarqa Bano, Abdul Majeed Siddiqui, Kaleemullah Bhatti

“…These flows are experienced in several biological and industrial procedures, for instance, in proximal convoluted tubule of a human kidney, in hemodialysis devices, in filtration processes of food industry, journal bearing, and slide bearing. …”
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Case Report: Kounis syndrome associated with urticaria following COVID-19 infection by Xia Li, Ailin Cao, Chengji Wang, Qun Guo, Xueying Chen, Yinghua Cui, Ying Gu

“…Laboratory tests indicated an elevated white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and serum amyloid A, while liver and kidney function tests were within normal limits. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus rhythm with T-wave alterations and a V2R/S ratio greater than 1. …”
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Two new species of Colletotrichum (Glomerellales, Glomerellaceae) causing anthracnose on Epimedium sagittatum by Kaiyun Jiang, Zhong Li, Xiangyu Zeng, Xiangsheng Chen, Shuang Liang, Wensong Zhang

“…Maxim, a perennial herb belonging to the Berberidaceae family, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its beneficial role in enhancing kidney function, strengthening bones and muscles, and dispelling wind-dampness. …”
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Hypokalemic Paralysis Secondary to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy by Pragathi Balakrishna, Augusto Villegas

“…On discharge, paralysis was resolved. Renal function and potassium were normalized. Nivolumab was discontinued, and he was started on pembrolizumab. …”
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Anesthetic challenges in a cardiac patient undergoing noncardiac surgery by Vaishali S Badge, Pankaj Patil

“…We report a case of a patient with coronary artery disease (ejection fraction [EF] = 20%) with automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) implanted, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and peripheral vascular disease for vitrectomy. …”
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Optimization of Extract Method for Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. by Response Surface Methodology by Xiang Zhang, Caimei Gu, Bashir Ahmad, Linfang Huang

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. from different producing areas, which is an edible, holoparasitic, and desert plant that has been used in traditional medicine for improving immunity and kidney function and treating constipation. …”
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Extra adrenal phaeochromocytoma (paraganglioma) by Rano Mal Piryani, Suneel Piryani, Mahesh Prasad Khakurel

“…Tumor and non functional left kidney were removed through laparotomy. …”
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A Novel Hybrid Approach to Manage Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm Post-Renal Transplantation: Successful Graft Preservation by Ho Li, Yi-Chang Lin, Chien-Chang Kao, Pei-Jhang Chiang, Meng-Han Chou, Hui-Kung Ting, Yu-Cing Jhuo, Ming-Hsin Yang, Chih-Wei Tsao, En Meng, Guang-Huan Sun, Dah-Shyong Yu, Sun-Yran Chang, Chin-Li Chen, Sheng-Tang Wu

“…This case report demonstrates a novel hybrid approach for managing a mycotic pseudoaneurysm while preserving graft function. <i>Case report:</i> A 56-year-old male developed a pseudoaneurysm at the anastomotic site after cadaveric kidney transplantation, presenting with recurrent infections and declining renal function. …”
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Hyperuricemia in Obese Children: Diagnostic Challenges, Pathophysiological Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Approaches - systematic review of current literature by Agnieszka Borończyk, Anna Bioły, Piotr Marcjasz, Agnieszka Buliszak, Monika Babczyńska, Karolina Kucia, Roksana Hrapkowicz, Piotr Zając

“…Additionally, it presents available diagnostic methods, such as measuring serum uric acid concentration and supporting tests like lipid profiles and renal function assessments. …”
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Advances in the diagnosis and management of hepatorenal syndrome: insights into HRS-AKI and liver transplantation by Luis Antonio Díaz, Mohammad Qasim Khan, David Hudson, Juan Pablo Arab, Jorge Arnold, Eduardo Avila, Francisco Idalsoaga, María Ayala Valverde, Gustavo Ayares, Marco Arrese, Eric Roessler, Juan Pablo Huidobro

“…In cases unresponsive to medical management, LT is the only option to restore liver function and improve renal outcomes. Current evidence favours combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) in certain situations. …”
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The impact of in ovo injection of cluster bean peptide on hatchability, growth performance, carcass characteristics, digestive enzymes, and blood indices of broiler chickens by Hussein H. El-Fakhrany, Zenat A. Ibrahim, Elwy A. Ashour, Mahmoud Alagawany

“…In light of this, the current work aimed to study the impacts of in ovo feeding during the late stages of embryonic development with cluster bean peptide (CBP) on the hatchability, productive performance, lipid profile, liver and kidney functions, immunological response, and antioxidant status of broilers. …”
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Metabolic Alterations in Women with Lipedema Compared to Women with Lifestyle-Induced Overweight/Obesity by Małgorzata Jeziorek, Maciej Wuczyński, Monika Sowicz, Agnieszka Adaszyńska, Andrzej Szuba, Angelika Chachaj

“…Anthropometric measurements and body composition analyses were conducted, and biochemical parameters related to liver function, lipid profile, kidney and thyroid function, uric acid levels, and carbohydrate metabolism were assessed. …”
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HBx promotes glomerular podocyte-induced immune cell responses by Luyan Bian, Yuchao Niu, Weijie Yuan, Huasheng Du, Yitong Yang

“…Previous studies also have indicated that inflammatory cells infiltration and immune-mediated tissue injury are evident in the kidney samples of patients with HBV-GN. However, the role of podocytes immune disorder in the pathogenic mechanism of HBV-GN remains unclear.Methods Renal function and inflammatory cells infiltration were measured in HBV transgenic (HBV-Tg) mice. …”
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CXCL16 Induces the Progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis through Promoting the Phosphorylation of STAT3 by Sheng Zuo, Zhen Zhu, Yi Liu, Hong Li, Shuang Song, Shaojun Yin

“…The aim of present study is to examine the function of CXCL16 in PF. …”
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COMBINED TREATMENT FOR DENDRITIC NEPHROLITHIASIS. CLINICAL CASE by V. L. Medvedev, A. S. Tatevosyan, G. D. Dmitrenko, S. S. Ryabokon, S. Z. Abiyan, A. A. Budanov, A. A. Leschinsky

“…We present a case of successful combined treatment for dendritic stone (K-IY according to classification of Scientific Research Institute of Urology) in the left kidney of a patient with comorbid pathology (diabetes mellitus II type, CHI risk I, lumbar osteochondrosis). …”
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Immunodeficiency 70 (IMD 70) by Manikandan Gopal, John Mathew

“…His complete blood count, electrolytes, renal function test, liver function test urine microscopy, blood culture were normal. …”
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Test-Retest Reliability, Validity, and Minimal Detectable Change of the Measurement of Lower Limb Muscular Strength with Handheld Dynamometry in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis by Borja Perez-Dominguez, Aida Lopez-Brull, Maria Plaza-Carrasco, Jose Casaña-Granell, Alicia Garcia-Testal, Josep Benitez-Martinez

“…Background. Chronic kidney disease is an exponentially growing medical and economic worldwide problem. …”
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Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report by Antonio Romanelli, Antonella Langone, Flora Minichino, Renato Gammaldi

“…The patient, with a history of chronic atrial fibrillation, arterial hypertension, and chronic kidney failure, presented with sudden left-sided weakness. …”
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An Exceptional Case of Light Chain Only Variant of Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposits Secondary to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report... by José C. De La Flor, Jacqueline Apaza, Francisco Díaz, Edna Sandoval, Tania Linares, Alexander Marschall, Patricia Núñez, Andrea Cecilia Rivas-Nieto, Elisa Ruiz

“…Five courses of this regimen resulted in hematological remission, as well as a partial renal response with a reduction in the spot urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) of 815.3 mg/g (reduction > 50% proteinuria without improvement in kidney function). This condition is a rare morphological variant of PGNMID, poorly described in CLL patients. …”
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