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View article: Outcomes after Severe AKI Managed Outside ICU in Resource-Constrained Settings: A Prospective Cohort Study
Outcomes after Severe AKI Managed Outside ICU in Resource-Constrained Settings: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Recovery from Heart Failure is a Vascular Recovery
Recovery from Heart Failure is a Vascular Recovery Open
Heart failure (HF) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with limited treatment options. Heart transplantation is an end stage option but limited by donor availability. Left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantati…
View article: A randomized trial of once daily versus twice daily dosing of oral iron in CKD
A randomized trial of once daily versus twice daily dosing of oral iron in CKD Open
We investigated the effect of two dosing regimens of oral iron on iron status and hematological parameters in patients with CKD. In this single center, open label, randomized, active controlled clinical trial, stable adult patients with CK…
View article: Atypical Presentation of Acute Mitral Regurgitation Secondary to Papillary Muscle Rupture
Atypical Presentation of Acute Mitral Regurgitation Secondary to Papillary Muscle Rupture Open
Acute mitral regurgitation (MR) is a life-threatening condition presenting with severe decompensated heart failure due to sudden retrograde blood flow into the left atrium. The causes are broadly classified into ischemic and non-ischemic. …
View article: Intermittent Online Postdilution Hemodiafiltration versus High-Flux Hemodialysis in Non-critical Acute Kidney Injury: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Intermittent Online Postdilution Hemodiafiltration versus High-Flux Hemodialysis in Non-critical Acute Kidney Injury: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The preferential use of convective modes of hemodialysis (HD) for targeting hyper-cytokinemia state in sepsis-related acute kidney injury (AKI) has been questioned for its efficacy. Several studies have used predilution hemodiafiltration (…
View article: Long-Term Follow-Up of Cyclical Cyclophosphamide and Steroids Versus Tacrolimus and Steroids in Primary Membranous Nephropathy
Long-Term Follow-Up of Cyclical Cyclophosphamide and Steroids Versus Tacrolimus and Steroids in Primary Membranous Nephropathy Open
View article: Decision-making around Commencing Dialysis
Decision-making around Commencing Dialysis Open
The decision regarding dialysis initiation is complex. Awareness that renal replacement therapy should not be regarded as default therapy for every patient with advanced renal failure is necessary. Decision to initiate dialysis and modalit…
View article: Proteinuria in Severe Hypothyroidism: A Prospective Study
Proteinuria in Severe Hypothyroidism: A Prospective Study Open
Context Hypothyroidism is associated with reversible decline in kidney function as measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). eGFR and proteinuria are the most important markers for clinical assessment of kidney function. Tho…
View article: Regulatory B and T Cells and Their Association With Clinical Response in New-Onset Lupus Nephritis Patients
Regulatory B and T Cells and Their Association With Clinical Response in New-Onset Lupus Nephritis Patients Open
View article: The molecular basis of loss of smell in 2019-nCoV infected individuals
The molecular basis of loss of smell in 2019-nCoV infected individuals Open
Among the prominent clinical symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, fever, and cough, 2019-nCoV infected individuals often experience hyposmia/anosmia (decrease or loss of sense of smell). Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2), …
View article: A Young Female with Fever and Proteinuria
A Young Female with Fever and Proteinuria Open
Aim:We aim to describe an unusual association between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and tuberculosis and the challenges of managing both simultaneously.Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease with an underlyi…
View article: Study of FGF 23 levels in patients with acute kidney injury and its outcome
Study of FGF 23 levels in patients with acute kidney injury and its outcome Open
View article: Membranous nephropathy with collapse: Poor prognosis
Membranous nephropathy with collapse: Poor prognosis Open
View article: Poor allograft outcome in Indian patients with post-transplant C3 glomerulopathy
Poor allograft outcome in Indian patients with post-transplant C3 glomerulopathy Open
Background Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) results from dysfunction of the alternative complement pathway (ACP). No data are available on post-transplant C3G in South Asia. Methods In this study, renal allograft biopsies of C3G patients …
View article: SP216OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY ACQUIRED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
SP216OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY ACQUIRED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Open
INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonly defined using the KDIGO system, which includes criteria based on either rise in serum creatinine (SCr) or fall in urine output (urine volume <0.5 ml/kg/h for 6 hours).The latter has been …
View article: Splenic artery aneurysm in a patient of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: beyond tenuous concomitance!
Splenic artery aneurysm in a patient of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: beyond tenuous concomitance! Open
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is rare, with risk of rupture especially if diameter is >2 cm. It is usually asymptomatic and detected incidentally on imaging either in young pregnant women or elderly cirrhotic patients. Extracranial vascula…
View article: Deceptively asymptomatic cryptococcaemia in a renal transplant recipient: the lull before a storm
Deceptively asymptomatic cryptococcaemia in a renal transplant recipient: the lull before a storm Open
Cryptococcal infection constitutes around 3% of opportunistic infections in solid organ transplant recipients. Most common organ affected in renal transplant recipients (RTRs) is central nervous system and usually presents with chronic men…
View article: Painful neck swelling in a patient with end-stage renal disease on haemodialysis
Painful neck swelling in a patient with end-stage renal disease on haemodialysis Open
Acute suppurative thyroiditis (AST) is rarely seen as thyroid gland is highly resistant to infection due its thick capsule and high iodine content.[1][1] Here, we report a case of successfully managed bacterial thyroid abscess in a patient…
View article: 032. PREVALENCE OF LACTOFERRIN AND ELASTASE IN NORTH INDIAN COHORT OF ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS
032. PREVALENCE OF LACTOFERRIN AND ELASTASE IN NORTH INDIAN COHORT OF ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS Open
View article: Comparison of two steroid regimens in induction therapy of proliferative lupus nephritis: A randomized controlled trial
Comparison of two steroid regimens in induction therapy of proliferative lupus nephritis: A randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Opportunistic infections occurring in renal transplant recipients in tropical countries
Opportunistic infections occurring in renal transplant recipients in tropical countries Open
Introduction: Renal transplant recipients now have better graft survival rates, but continue to develop opportunistic infections. The present study was aimed at finding the incidence of opportunistic infections in the tropical environment …
View article: The effectiveness of personal hygiene practices on non-cuffed central vein catheter-related infection in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial
The effectiveness of personal hygiene practices on non-cuffed central vein catheter-related infection in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial Open
Infection of the internal jugular vein (IJV) catheter continues to be a common cause of death in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis (HD). The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of personal hygiene …
View article: Bilateral renal cortical necrosis in a case of granulomatosis with polyangitis
Bilateral renal cortical necrosis in a case of granulomatosis with polyangitis Open
View article: Cincinnati protocol is not suitable for Indian patients with antibody mediated renal allograft rejection
Cincinnati protocol is not suitable for Indian patients with antibody mediated renal allograft rejection Open
View article: Usefulness of mycophenolate mofetil in Indian patients with C3 glomerulopathy
Usefulness of mycophenolate mofetil in Indian patients with C3 glomerulopathy Open
Background C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a heterogeneous disease caused by alternative complement pathway abnormalities without any standardized treatment. An immunosuppressive agent, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), has been recently shown to be…
View article: Postpartum Renal Cortical Necrosis Is Associated With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Developing Countries
Postpartum Renal Cortical Necrosis Is Associated With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Developing Countries Open
The clinical and laboratory features are highly suggestive of aHUS in more than three-fourths of cases with postpartum RCN. Investigations are needed to look for genetic abnormalities in the complement pathway.
View article: Isolated renal mucormycosis in a patient with Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia
Isolated renal mucormycosis in a patient with Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia Open
Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL) is characterised by a low CD4 +lymphocyte count in the absence of HIV or other underlying aetiologies. We report a case of a 17-year-old girl with ICL with autoimmune hepatitis who developed isolated re…
View article: Evaluation of Biomarkers: Galactomannan and 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections in Immunocompromised Patients from a Tertiary Care Centre
Evaluation of Biomarkers: Galactomannan and 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections in Immunocompromised Patients from a Tertiary Care Centre Open
BDG has good sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing IFI from no IFIs and GMI may be used for diagnosing IA.
View article: A rare case report of emphysematous cyst infection in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
A rare case report of emphysematous cyst infection in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease Open
View article: Fever of unknown origin due to primary tubercular splenic abscess in a low-income/middle-income country
Fever of unknown origin due to primary tubercular splenic abscess in a low-income/middle-income country Open
A 49-year-old non-diabetic woman was admitted to our hospital with complaints of fever of unknown origin (FUO) of 2 months’ duration. The patient has no recent history of exposure to tuberculosis (TB). Systemic examination revealed pallor …