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Mashup Score: 4
Black patients and those with diabetes or reduced kidney function experience a disproportionate burden of acute kidney injury (AKI) and cardiovascular events. However, whether these factors modify the association between AKI and cardiovascular events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is unknown and was the focus of this study.
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Mashup Score: 12Calciphylaxis and Kidney Disease: A Review - 1 year(s) ago
Calciphylaxis is a life-threatening complication most often associated with chronic kidney disease that occurs as a result of the deposition of calcium in dermal and adipose microvasculature. However, this condition may also be seen in patients with acute kidney injury. The high morbidity and mortality rates associated with calciphylaxis highlight the importance to correctly diagnose and treat…
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Mashup Score: 1How Do Kidney Disease Clinicians View Kidney Supportive Care and Palliative Care? A Qualitative Study - 1 year(s) ago
Kidney supportive care (KSC) is a developing area in medicine that integrates the expertise of nephrology and palliative practitioners to improve symptoms and quality of life for people with advanced kidney disease. The intersection of the practical aspects of KSC including care activities and clinical referrals, with palliative and end-of-life care, are largely unknown. The aim of this study was…
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Mashup Score: 2Antiviral Treatment Failures After Transplantation of Organs From Donors With HCV Infection: A Report of 4 Cases - 1 year(s) ago
The transplantation of organs from donors with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection into uninfected recipients has expanded the available organ donor pool. With the advancement of direct acting antivirals (DAAs), high rates of cure among transplant recipients are possible. Although DAAs are highly effective, treatment failure can occur following an appropriate 12-week course of a pan-genotypic…
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Mashup Score: 0
The optimum starting dose of intravenous continuous erythropoietin receptor activator (C.E.R.A.) has been previously determined; this study ascertains the optimum starting dose of subcutaneous (SC) C.E.R.A. administration in pediatric patients.
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Mashup Score: 2Association of an Acute Kidney Injury Follow-up Clinic With Patient Outcomes and Care Processes: A Cohort Study - 1 year(s) ago
To determine whether attendance at an acute kidney injury (AKI) follow-up clinic is associated with reduced major adverse kidney events.
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Mashup Score: 0Daratumumab Use Prior to Kidney Transplant and T-Cell–Mediated Rejection: A Case Report - 1 year(s) ago
There is growing interest in daratumumab in the solid organ transplant realm due to the potential immunomodulatory effects on CD38 expressing cells, primarily plasma cells, as they have a key role in antibody production. In particular there is interest in use of daratumumab for desensitization and potential treatment for antibody mediated rejection. However, ongoing investigation with daratumumab…
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Mashup Score: 0
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a major cause of pediatric nephrotic syndrome, and African-Americans exhibit an increased risk for developing FSGS compared to other populations. Predisposing genetic factors have previously been described in adults. Here we performed the first genomic screening of primary FSGS in a pediatric African-American population.
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Mashup Score: 0Age of Onset and Disease Course in Biopsy-Proven Minimal Change Disease: An Analysis From the Cure Glomerulopathy Network - 1 year(s) ago
Adolescent- and adult-onset disease minimal change disease (MCD) may have a clinical course distinct from childhood-onset disease. We characterized the course of children and adults with MCD in the Cure Glomerulopathy Network (CureGN) and assessed predictors of rituximab response.
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Mashup Score: 2
Keratin-based hair straightening treatment is a popular hair styling method. The majority of these products in Israel contain glycolic acid derivatives, which are considered safe when used topically. Systemic absorption of these products is possible and anecdotal reports have described kidney toxicity associated with their use. We report a series of cases of severe AKI following use of…
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Association of AKI and Cardiovascular Disease Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Assessment of Interactions by Race, Diabetes, and Kidney Function https://t.co/n9DT6s8YPX @JosephLunyera @DMohottige @EbonyBoulware @cjdiamantidis @virtualpun @KLThomasMD https://t.co/gvzHvXlLMN