Obstructive uropathy represents a major risk of acute kidney injury.From an epidemiological point of view,it is responsible for 5%to 10%of cases of acute renal failure and 4%of cases of end-stage kidney disease.Althou...
In this editorial,we discuss the article by Singh et al published in World Journal of Nephrology,stating the need for timely adjustments in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)patients'long-term management plans.IBD is chr...
In the 19^(th)century,von Frerichs F and Flint A identified a type of acute renal impairment associated with advanced liver disease,characterized by oliguria,absence of proteinuria,and normal renal histology,which was...
BACKGROUND End-stage renal disease(ESRD)is associated with a multitude of physical,psychological,and social health challenges,including a profound impact on sexual and reproductive health.Among males with ESRD,erectil...
BACKGROUND Kidney dysfunction and reduced filtration capacity due to chronic kidney disease(CKD)lead to a shift in the body's acid-base balance,ultimately causing metabolic acidosis(MA).Sodium bicarbonate has been use...
The underlying molecular changes that result in minimal change disease(ne-phrotic syndrome)require an in-depth analysis.Current molecular studies have shown the involvement of zinc fingers and homeobox transcriptional...
Iron deficiency(ID)is a prevalent complication of chronic kidney disease(CKD),often managed reactively when associated with anaemia.This scoping review evaluates the evidence supporting intravenous(IV)iron therapy in ...
When kidney function declines to a point where it can no longer maintain life and requires renal replacement therapy(i.e.renal transplant or dialysis),it is called end-stage renal disease(ESRD).Patients with ESRD ofte...
Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease,offering superior quality of life and survival compared to dialysis.This manuscript prov...
The occurrence of acute kidney injury(AKI)in critically ill patients is often associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates.Despite extensive research,a consensus is yet to be arrived,especially regarding th...