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View article: Clinical presentation and management of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in Latin America: a narrative review of the literature
Clinical presentation and management of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in Latin America: a narrative review of the literature Open
Eculizumab has dramatically altered the natural course of aHUS, improving prognosis and patient outcomes. Addressing economic challenges and investing in healthcare infrastructure will be essential to implement strategies for timely detect…
View article: Development and Validation of a New Score to Assess the Risk of Posttransplantation Diabetes Mellitus in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Development and Validation of a New Score to Assess the Risk of Posttransplantation Diabetes Mellitus in Kidney Transplant Recipients Open
Background. Posttransplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a serious complication of solid organ transplantation. It is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in transplan…
View article: Nephrotic syndrome as a manifestation of thrombotic microangiopathy due to long-term use of sunitinib
Nephrotic syndrome as a manifestation of thrombotic microangiopathy due to long-term use of sunitinib Open
Nephrotic syndrome in patients with cancer may be related to the primary malignancy or chemotherapeutic therapy. Solid organ cancers may cause membranous glomerulonephritis which is manifested by nephrotic syndrome; other less common histo…
View article: Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report
Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report Open
Thrombotic microangiopathies are disorders characterized by nonimmune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and multi-systemic failure. They are classified as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, atypical hemolytic-uremic sy…
View article: Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome Open
Primary atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome is a rare disease characterized by non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal dysfunction; it is related to alterations in the regulation of the alternative pathway …
View article: BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient
BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient Open
BK virus nephropathy in kidney transplantation is widely recognized as an important cause of graft dysfunction and loss. In the case of transplants of organs other than kidney, BK virus nephropathy in native kidneys has been recognized as …
View article: Prevention of contrast induced nephropathy with sodium bicarbonate (the PROMEC study)
Prevention of contrast induced nephropathy with sodium bicarbonate (the PROMEC study) Open
Introduction: Contrast-induced nephropathy is a common complication of radiographic procedures. Different measures have been used to avoid this damage, but the evidence is controversial. New investigations are required to clarify it. We in…
View article: Renal transplantation in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection:
Renal transplantation in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection: Open
El trasplante renal es el tratamiento de elección en la enfermedad renal crónica terminal porque mejora la calidad de vida y la supervivencia de los pacientes al compararlo con la diálisis. Sin embargo, para mantener un injerto funcional y…
View article: Chronic Kidney Disease in Agricultural Communities, review of the literature
Chronic Kidney Disease in Agricultural Communities, review of the literature Open
La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) se define como la alteración funcional o estructural progresiva de los riñones que persiste por 3 meses o más. Esta enfermedad afecta el 10 al 15 % de la población mundial, siendo la diabetes mellitus, la …
View article: How residence affects the survival of kidney transplant recipients, can it be improved by telemedicine?
How residence affects the survival of kidney transplant recipients, can it be improved by telemedicine? Open
Background: Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease. An adequate post-transplant follow-up improves the graft and patient's long-term survival. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the outco…
View article: BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient
BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient Open
BK virus nephropathy in kidney transplantation is widely recognized as an important cause of graft dysfunction and loss. In the case of transplants of organs other than kidney, BK virus nephropathy in native kidneys has been recognized as …
View article: Tuberculosis in renal transplant patients: The experience of a single center in Medellín-Colombia, 2005-2013
Tuberculosis in renal transplant patients: The experience of a single center in Medellín-Colombia, 2005-2013 Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a common opportunistic infection in renal transplant patients. Objective: To obtain a clinical and laboratory description of transplant patients diagnosed with tuberculosis and their response to treatment duri…
View article: BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient
BK virus nephropathy in a heart transplant recipient Open
BK virus nephropathy in kidney transplantation is widely recognized as an important cause of graft dysfunction and loss. In the case of transplants of organs other than kidney, BK virus nephropathy in native kidneys has been recognized as …
View article: Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report
Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report Open
Thrombotic microangiopathies are disorders characterized by nonimmune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and multi-systemic failure. They are classified as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, atypical hemolytic-uremic sy…
View article: Hemolytic uremic syndrome due to gemcitabine in a young woman with cholangiocarcinoma
Hemolytic uremic syndrome due to gemcitabine in a young woman with cholangiocarcinoma Open
Gemcitabine is a medication used to treat various types of malignant neoplasms. Its association with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) has been described in few cases, although these cases have resulted in mortality rates of at least 50%. We…
View article: Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome Open
Primary atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome is a rare disease characterized by non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal dysfunction; it is related to alterations in the regulation of the alternative pathway …
View article: Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report
Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in a renal transplant recipient case report Open
Thrombotic microangiopathies are disorders characterized by nonimmune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and multi-systemic failure. They are classified as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, atypical hemolytic-uremic sy…
View article: Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome associated with primary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome Open
Primary atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome is a rare disease characterized by non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal dysfunction; it is related to alterations in the regulation of the alternative pathway …
View article: Time of cold ischemia and delayed graft function in a cohort of renal transplant patients in a reference center
Time of cold ischemia and delayed graft function in a cohort of renal transplant patients in a reference center Open
There are many factors involved in the delayed graft function of a renal graft, with prolonged cold ischemia time being one of the most relevant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the time of cold ischemia and t…
View article: Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review
Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review Open
Methotrexate is an effective medication to control several diseases; however, it can be very toxic, being myelosuppression one of its main adverse effects, which increases in severity and frequency in patients with renal failure. We presen…
View article: Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin as graft dysfunction predictor at one year of kidney transplantation
Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin as graft dysfunction predictor at one year of kidney transplantation Open
Introducción: Estudios recientes sugieren que la lipocalina asociada con la gelatinasa del neutrófilo urinaria (NGALu) es superior a la creatinina para la detección temprana de la disfunción del injerto renal, pero son pocos los estudios q…
View article: Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review
Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review Open
Methotrexate is an effective medication to control several diseases; however, it can be very toxic, being myelosuppression one of its main adverse effects, which increases in severity and frequency in patients with renal failure. We presen…
View article: Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review
Successful multiple-exchange peritoneal dialysis in a patient with severe hematological toxicity by methotrexate: case report and literature review Open
Methotrexate is an effective medication to control several diseases; however, it can be very toxic, being myelosuppression one of its main adverse effects, which increases in severity and frequency in patients with renal failure. We presen…
View article: Risk factors for acute kidney injury in a pediatric intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study
Risk factors for acute kidney injury in a pediatric intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study Open
Acute kidney injury is common among critically ill children and it is associated with adverse outcomes, including increased length of stay in the hospital and death. Low platelet count and vasopressor support were independently associated …
View article: Treatment of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorders after kidney transplant with rituximab and conversion to m-TOR inhibitor.
Treatment of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorders after kidney transplant with rituximab and conversion to m-TOR inhibitor. Open
There are no standardized treatment regimens for lymphoproliferative disorders after kidney transplantation, but these patients can be managed successfully with reduction of immunosuppression, conversion to m-TOR and rituximab-based scheme…
View article: Clinical outcomes of kidney transplants on patients with end-stage renal disease secondary to lupus nephritis, polycystic kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy
Clinical outcomes of kidney transplants on patients with end-stage renal disease secondary to lupus nephritis, polycystic kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy Open
Background:Patients with lupus nephritis could progress to end-stage renal disease (10-22%); hence, kidney transplants should be considered as the treatment of choice for these patients.Objective:To evaluate the clinical outcomes after kid…