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Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome Case: A Two­Sided Pathway

Hyperuricemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: a role yet to be explained

The role of uric acid as an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease development and progression is still a matter of discussion. Several observational studies showed a positive association between hyperuricemia and the progression of kidney dysfunction, but others did not, which probably derived from different biases and studies insufficiencies. Moreover, the results from studies on patients in hemod...

Are cranberry capsules effective and safe in preventing urinary tract infection...

Introduction: Kidney transplant (KT) recipients are highly susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Few data are available regarding the effects of cranberry products in KT recipients. Subjects and methods: This was a randomized double-blind study comparing daily treatment with a cranberry capsule versus a placebo capsule for 6 months. The study protocol was conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Decl...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in patients undergoing haemodialysis - mini review apr...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an uncommon clinical entity that mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and may be underdiagnosed among haemodialysis (HD) patients. This topic is, therefore, reviewed based on a clinical case of a 68-year-old woman undergoing haemodialysis. Usually, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy presents itself as an acute myocardial infarction. However unlike ACS, neither a coronary obstructive disease is...

Fever of unknown origin and pericardial effusion in a haemodialysis patient

Introduction: Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare disorder. The idiopathic (IRF) form of the disease accounts for most of cases. Renal failure is a common finding, and some patients present with non-functioning kidneys, as a result of long-lasting obstructive uropathy. The symptoms and signs associated with IRF are non-specific and, thus, its diagnosis requires a high degree of suspicion. Case Report: A 71-year-...

Pneumococcal peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis - three case reports and litera...

Peritonitis and catheter-related infections are a frequent complication in peritoneal dialysis, usually driven by commensal microorganisms. They carry a significant morbidity and mortality burden and have known consequences on viability of peritoneal dialysis and patient survival. This article describes three clinical cases, in which three different peritoneal dialysis patients presented pneumococcal peritoniti...