A response of rituximab plus lenalidomide therapy in patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease and methotrexate-related lymphoproliferative disorder in the central... by Hanguo Guo, Hong Zhang, Wenyu Li

“…Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder of the central nervous system is a rare disorder and predominantly presents as diffuse large B-cell lymphomas of non-germinal center cell origin. …”
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An Animal Model Using Metallic Ions to Produce Autoimmune Nephritis by Roxana Ramírez-Sandoval, Nayeli Luévano-Rodríguez, Mayra Rodríguez-Rodríguez, María Elena Pérez-Pérez, Sergio Saldívar-Elias, Reinaldo Gurrola-Carlos, Esperanza Avalos-Díaz, Juan José Bollain-y-Goytia, Rafael Herrera-Esparza

“…The parameters evaluated included antinuclear autoantibody production, kidney damage mediated by immune complexes detected by immunofluorescence, and renal function tested by retention of nitrogen waste products and proteinuria. …”
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Endovascular Occlusion of a Renal Arteriovenous Fistula with Renal Vein Aneurysm Formation for Rupture Prevention by Yae Hyun Rhee, Lucas Busch, Roberto Sansone, Neslihan Ertas, Nikolaos Floros, Hubert Schelzig, Joscha Mulorz, Markus Udo Wagenhäuser

“…Doppler ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a high-flow RAVF with multiple RVAs and unilateral critically reduced kidney function. Appreciating recent interventional therapeutic advances, the patient was treated with endovascular placement of AVP II into the left renal artery (LRA) resulting in complete occlusion of the RAVF to effectively reduce the risk of RVA rupture and cardiac decompensation. …”
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Severe Leptospirosis with Multiple Organ Failure Successfully Treated by Plasma Exchange and High-Volume Hemofiltration by Vincent Bourquin, Belén Ponte, Bernard Hirschel, Jérôme Pugin, Pierre-Yves Martin, Patrick Saudan

“…We report the case of a Swiss fisherman presenting with leptospirosis. After initial improvement, refractory septic shock and severe liver and kidney failure developed. …”
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Allogeneic adipose MSCs and autologous PRP for chronic non-healing wound in a cat by N Suwan, S Jenjittikul, R Tiratrakoonseree, C Jiradanaipat, S Teerawongsuwan, Wi Phathomrapeepong, W Phanwanich, R Rungsiwiwut

“…Laboratory test results were positive for feline immunodeficiency virus and impaired kidney function. Sensitivity tests revealed resistance to several antibiotics. …”
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A novel mouse model for X-linked Alport syndrome induced by splicing mutation in the Col4a5 gene by Zhitao Ye, Di Lu, Shumin Zhou, Guanyu Li, Lili Long, Jiayi Zhang, Ming Liu, Xia Gao

“…Abstract Alport syndrome is a hereditary kidney disease with significant variations in onset and prognosis. …”
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Management of Digit Papillomas in Golden Retriever Dogs by Jessica Anggun Safitri, Sarwo Edy Wibowo, Ahmad Syarifuddin, Dedi Damhuri, Puti Puspa Seruni, Asri Rizky

“…Case Management:  Routine hematology revealed that the dog had microcytic hypochromic anemia, while blood chemistry indicated mildly reduced kidney function. Cytology confirmed that the wound was a papilloma. …”
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Management of a case of colovesical fistula with fecaluria as first sign by Gingu C, Dick A, Ianiotescu I, Baston C, Crasneanu M, Andresanu A, Domnisor L, Brasoveanu V, Martiniuc A, Sinescu I

“…Two years after the surgery the patient is asymptomatic with a normal function of the right kidney and restored bladder capacity. …”
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Presence of Cryptosporidium spp and other enteroparasites with pathogenic potential in hemodialysis patients: an open controlled study by Yara Leite Adami, Nycole Abreu Gama, Flavia de Souza Cunha, Regina Helena Saramago Peralta, Jocemir Ronaldo Lugon

“…Hemodialysis (HD) patients may be more susceptible to infections by opportunistic pathogens due to impaired immune function. We evaluated enteroparasite infection in a sample of HD-patients from two dialysis centers and in a control group. …”
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Antihypertensive Effect of Perla and Esmeralda Barley (<i>Hordeum vulgare</i> L.) Sprouts in an Induction Model with L-NAME In Vivo by Abigail García-Castro, Alma D. Román-Gutiérrez, Fabiola A. Guzmán-Ortiz, Raquel Cariño-Cortés

“…Renal (creatinine, urea, uric acid, and total protein) and endothelial (NOx levels) function, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) I and II activity, and histopathological effects on heart and kidney tissues were evaluated. …”
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Leverage of Matricaria chamomilla L. Oil Supplementation over Ochratoxin A in Growing Quails by Reda S. Mohamed, Adel I. Attia, Mohamed M. El-Mekkawy, Fawzy S. A. Ismail, Ayman S. Salah, Mario Nicotra, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Mahmoud Alagawany

“…Moreover, they showed a significant improvement in liver enzymes and kidney function tests and a significant (P<0.05) reduction in the levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides. …”
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The Therapeutic Efficacy of MS473, a Fully Human Single-Chain Variable Fragment Targeting Staphylococcus aureus Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin-1, in a D-Galactosamine-Sensitized Mouse... by Fatemeh Rahimi-Jamnani, Hamid Reza Moradi, Abolfazl Fateh, Masoumeh Azizi, Farzaneh Nazari, Mahdieh Soezi, Seyed Davar Siadat

“…The findings demonstrated a 100% survival rate with no significant damage to kidney and liver function in the treated groups, receiving MS473 through two different administration routes compared to the control groups, including the toxin-injected mice receiving normal saline or an unrelated scFv. …”
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Non-analgesic effects of opioids: Topical application of Eucerin-based ointment containing opium on the healing process of thermal skin damage in rats. by Omid Mehrpour, Khadijeh Farrokhfall, Kobra Naseri, Samaneh Nakhaee

“…Also, the liver enzyme activity and kidney function tests were assessed on day 10. The body weight in Opium 5% significantly decreased compared to all other groups after ten days. …”
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Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome accompanied by complement regulatory gene mutation by Serim Pul, Betül Sözeri, Cemile Pehlivanoğlu, Deniz Filinte, Özde Nisa Türkkan, Mehtap Sak, Neslihan Çiçek, Serçin Güven, Ece Demirci Bodur, İbrahim Gökçe, Harika Alpay

“…After pulse CYC and PE treatments, her renal functions recovered, she is still being followed for stage-3 chronic kidney disease. …”
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Comorbidity Burden in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Implications and Outcome by Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Ibrahim Basarici, Mehmet Akbulut, Halil Atas, Yalin Tolga Yaylali, Umit Yasar Sinan, Ersan Atahan, Murat Meric, Baris Kaya, Kardelen Ohtaroglu Tokdil, Ozden Calay, Hasan Tokdil, Bulent Mutlu, Mehmet Serdar Kucukoglu, Zeki Ongen

“…Hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) were associated with lower 6MWD. …”
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Migration of foreign bodies through the urinary system (clinical cases) by O. A. Baulina, A. A. Baulin, V. A. Baulin, L. A. Aver'yanova

“…In the second case, spontaneous transurethral migration of the fixing loop occurred without the development of stricture and with preservation of the functional result of the operation. Conclusion. The presented observations demonstrate the possibility of gradual migration of Capron structures through the tissues of the urinary system without developing serious complications. …”
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Multimodal Computational Approach for Forecasting Cardiovascular Aging Based on Immune and Clinical–Biochemical Parameters by Madina Suleimenova, Kuat Abzaliyev, Ainur Manapova, Madina Mansurova, Symbat Abzaliyeva, Saule Doskozhayeva, Akbota Bugibayeva, Almagul Kurmanova, Diana Sundetova, Merey Abdykassymova, Ulzhas Sagalbayeva

“…Baseline data include indices of humoral and cellular immunity (CD59, CD16, IL-10, CD14, CD19, CD8, CD4, etc.), cytokines and markers of cardiovascular disease, inflammatory markers (TNF, GM-CSF, CRP), growth and angiogenesis factors (VEGF, PGF), proteins involved in apoptosis and cytotoxicity (perforin, CD95), as well as indices of liver function, kidney function, oxidative stress and heart failure (albumin, cystatin C, N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), C-reactive protein (CRP), cholinesterase (ChE), cholesterol, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)). …”
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Renal Intercalated Cells: Alien Cells Inside Us? by Miguel Luis Graciano

“…Intercalated cells have several functions and attributes. First, they contribute to kidney defense mechanisms in response to both infectious and non-infectious kidney damage. …”
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Perioperative Outcomes of Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty in Elderly Indian Patients: A Retrospective Study by Yogesh Chaudhari, Ketankumar Thombare

“…Aims and Objective: The present study aims to investigate the perioperative outcomes of elderly patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA). …”
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Meloxicam mitigated methylglyoxal-induced glycative stress in rats by Talha Fayyaz, Ghulam Abbas, Hammad Ahmed, Najeeb Khatian, Shumaila Usman, Uzair Nisar, Noor Ain, Yamna Khurshid, Syed Ali

“…Afterward, the cognitive (Morris Water Maze), liver (LFT), and kidney (Creatinine) functioning were evaluated. The expression of genes of interest (TNF-α, RAGE, BACE, Glyoxalase, and VEGF) were estimated (qPCR) in the liver, brain, and kidney along with histopathology (H&E staining). …”
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