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Diagnosis and Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Pre -Dialysis Stage...
Ferreira,Ana Carina; Brum,Sandra; Coentrão,Luís; Almeida,EdgarAbstract Introduction: The clinical management of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages G3‑G4 patients currently faces several challenges. Although the understanding of SHPT has increased exponentially in recent years, many aspects regarding its diagnosis and management in non‑dialysis G3‑G4 CKD remain elusive. Specifically, while it is known that SHPT is linked to vitamin ...
Sarcopenia in chronic kidney disease - A brief review
Donato,Beatriz; Teixeira,Catarina; Velho,Sónia; Almeida,EdgarABSTRACT Sarcopenia is a progressive age‑related loss of muscle mass associated with a decline in muscle function and physical performance. Patients with chronic kidney disease experience substantial loss of muscle mass, weakness, and poor physical performance. Indeed, with the progression of chronic kidney disease, skeletal muscle dysfunction contributes to mobility limitation, loss of functional independence,...
Nephrotic syndrome after insect sting: a case report
Junqueira,Vânia; Donato,Beatriz; Teixeira,Catarina; Mascarenhas,Maria Isabel; Silva,Isabel Costa; Almeida,EdgarABSTRACT Minimal change disease accounts for up to 25% of the cases of nephrotic syndrome in adult population. The allergic mechanism has been associated with minimal change disease and allergens have been implied, namely insect stings. We present a case report of a woman with new onset of nephrotic syndrome after a non-hymenoptera insect sting, with biopsy-proven minimal change disease, that was accompanied by...