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View article: Effects of hospitalization before hemodialysis on mortality in dialysis patients
Effects of hospitalization before hemodialysis on mortality in dialysis patients Open
View article: #1541 Development of new method for continuous kidney replacement therapy weaning
#1541 Development of new method for continuous kidney replacement therapy weaning Open
Background and Aims The discontinuation of continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) lacks a well-established protocol. Creatinine and cystatin C (CysC) are well-known markers of kidney function, with molecular weights of 113 Da and 13.…
View article: Impact of Particulate Matter on the Exacerbation of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: An Animal Experimental Study
Impact of Particulate Matter on the Exacerbation of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: An Animal Experimental Study Open
Particulate matter (PM) exposure is linked to chronic kidney disease; however, its effect on immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) remains unclear. We investigated whether PM exposure exacerbates IgAN in a mouse model. HIGA mice (IgAN …
View article: Associated factors of osteoporosis and the impact of osteoporosis on all-cause mortality in incident hemodialysis older patients
Associated factors of osteoporosis and the impact of osteoporosis on all-cause mortality in incident hemodialysis older patients Open
We should consider the importance of bone health in patients undergoing incident hemodialysis and pay attention to the use of phosphate binders and fracture prevention.
View article: Clinical Efficacy of a Home-based Peritoneal Dialysis Management Program
Clinical Efficacy of a Home-based Peritoneal Dialysis Management Program Open
View article: PEG-Coated Ceria-Zirconia Nanoparticle Prevent Weight Gain and Obesity-Related Organ Damage Through Autophagy Flux Activation and ROS Scavenging
PEG-Coated Ceria-Zirconia Nanoparticle Prevent Weight Gain and Obesity-Related Organ Damage Through Autophagy Flux Activation and ROS Scavenging Open
PEG-CZNPs alleviated obesity-induced organ damage by decreasing intracellular lipid accumulation through the restoration of autophagy flux and ROS-scavenging activity.
View article: Prediction model for 6-month mortality in incident older hemodialysis patients in South Korea
Prediction model for 6-month mortality in incident older hemodialysis patients in South Korea Open
Background: Early mortality following hemodialysis initiation hinders survival improvement in older patients. This study aimed to develop a clinical risk model for predicting 6-month mortality after dialysis initiation in older Korean hemo…
View article: Association Between Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Incident Chronic Kidney Disease: A Korean Nationwide Study of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Association Between Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Incident Chronic Kidney Disease: A Korean Nationwide Study of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Open
Background/Objectives: This study examined the effects of alcohol consumption on chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A nationwide retrospective observational study was conducted using NHIS-Senior …
View article: Impact of Heart Function on Elderly Incident Hemodialysis Patients
Impact of Heart Function on Elderly Incident Hemodialysis Patients Open
View article: Correction: Posttreatment pulse rate reduction and not baseline pulse rate as an indicator of blood pressure response to nebivolol: a subanalysis from the real-world BENEFIT-KOREA study
Correction: Posttreatment pulse rate reduction and not baseline pulse rate as an indicator of blood pressure response to nebivolol: a subanalysis from the real-world BENEFIT-KOREA study Open
[This corrects the article e8 in vol. 31, PMID: 40083595.].
View article: Posttreatment pulse rate reduction and not baseline pulse rate as an indicator of blood pressure response to nebivolol: a subanalysis from the real-world BENEFIT-KOREA study
Posttreatment pulse rate reduction and not baseline pulse rate as an indicator of blood pressure response to nebivolol: a subanalysis from the real-world BENEFIT-KOREA study Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03847350.
View article: Fostering international coordination in renal disaster preparedness: a collaboration between the Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group of the International Society of Nephrology and the Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee of the Korean Society of Nephrology
Fostering international coordination in renal disaster preparedness: a collaboration between the Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group of the International Society of Nephrology and the Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee of the Korean Society of Nephrology Open
View article: Effects of shared decision-making on the prognosis of peritoneal dialysis patients
Effects of shared decision-making on the prognosis of peritoneal dialysis patients Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients face critical decisions in choosing kidney replacement therapy such as hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD), which significantly affect their quality of life and health outcomes. R…
View article: Management of Elderly Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Management of Elderly Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Open
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent among elderly patients, and as the global population ages, the number of elderly patients with CKD is increasing. Elderly patients require additional considerations beyond those required for…
View article: Plasma presepsin for mortality prediction in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy
Plasma presepsin for mortality prediction in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy Open
Background: The reliability of presepsin as a biomarker of sepsis may be reduced in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT). This study analyzed the utility of plasma presepsin values …
View article: Effect of Pravastatin on Kidney Function in Patients with Dyslipidemia and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study
Effect of Pravastatin on Kidney Function in Patients with Dyslipidemia and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study Open
NCT05107063 submitted October 27, 2021.
View article: #1970 Mortality prediction of plasma presepsin in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury patients requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy
#1970 Mortality prediction of plasma presepsin in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury patients requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy Open
Background and Aims Presepsin has recently introduced as a more specific biomarker for sepsis. Presepsin is greatly affected by kidney function, so its reliability may be reduced in acute kidney injury (AKI) patient, especially requiring c…
View article: #939 Association between alcohol consumption and the risk of incident chronic kidney disease in community-dwelling older adults
#939 Association between alcohol consumption and the risk of incident chronic kidney disease in community-dwelling older adults Open
Background and Aims The relationship between alcohol consumption and kidney function decline is not well established, especially in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the effects of alcohol consumption on the risk of incident ch…
View article: Usefulness of the heart rate variability test in predicting intradialytic hypotension in patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis
Usefulness of the heart rate variability test in predicting intradialytic hypotension in patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis Open
Background Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is the primary complication of haemodialysis (HD); however, its diverse pathophysiology and inconsistent definitions complicate its prediction. Despite attempts using the heart rate variability (H…
View article: Author Correction: Importance of dialysis specialists in early mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Author Correction: Importance of dialysis specialists in early mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Impact of obesity on renal function in elderly Korean adults: a national population-based cohort study
Impact of obesity on renal function in elderly Korean adults: a national population-based cohort study Open
In elderly Korean adults, metabolic syndrome and the number of its components were associated with a higher risk of renal function decline, but BMI or WC was not significant.
View article: Association between dementia diagnosis at dialysis initiation and mortality in older patients with end-stage kidney disease in South Korea
Association between dementia diagnosis at dialysis initiation and mortality in older patients with end-stage kidney disease in South Korea Open
Background: The prevalence of dementia is 2- to 7-fold higher among patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) than among the general population; however, its clinical implications in this population remain unclear. Therefore, this stud…
View article: Importance of dialysis specialists in early mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Importance of dialysis specialists in early mortality in elderly hemodialysis patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study Open
The early mortality rate in elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis is more than twice that in young patients, requiring more specialized healthcare. We investigated whether the number of professional dialysis specialists affected early m…
View article: Association between alcohol consumption and the risk of incident chronic kidney disease in community-dwelling older adults: a Korean nationwide population-based senior cohort study
Association between alcohol consumption and the risk of incident chronic kidney disease in community-dwelling older adults: a Korean nationwide population-based senior cohort study Open
Background The relationship between alcohol consumption and kidney function decline is not well established, especially in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the effects of alcohol consumption on the risk of incident chronic kid…
View article: Effect of low-density lipoprotein level and mortality in older incident statin-naïve hemodialysis patients
Effect of low-density lipoprotein level and mortality in older incident statin-naïve hemodialysis patients Open
Background This study aimed to analyze low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and their relationship with mortality in order to identify the appropriate lipid profile for older Korean hemodialysis patients. Methods We enrolled …
View article: Effect of pravastatin on renal function in patients with dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A real-world observational study
Effect of pravastatin on renal function in patients with dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A real-world observational study Open
Pravastatin can mitigate the progression of kidney disease; however, Asian data on its renal impact are lacking. This multicenter prospective observational study aimed to assess pravastatin’s effect on renal function in Korean patients wit…
View article: #5686 CANCER STATUS AND MORTALITY IN ELDERLY INCIDENT HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
#5686 CANCER STATUS AND MORTALITY IN ELDERLY INCIDENT HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS Open
Background and Aims Chronic kidney disease and elderly people are associated with an increased risk of malignancy. But it remains unclear whether older patients with active cancer or a history of previous cancer and those without a cancer …
View article: Comparison of the association intensity of creatinine and cystatin C with hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease
Comparison of the association intensity of creatinine and cystatin C with hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease Open
View article: Association between physical activity and risk of renal function decline and mortality in community-dwelling older adults: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Association between physical activity and risk of renal function decline and mortality in community-dwelling older adults: a nationwide population-based cohort study Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is an important risk factor associated with health outcomes. However, the relationship between PA and kidney function decline in older adults remains unclear. We examined the influence of PA on kidney func…
View article: A Multi-Center, Prospective Observational Study to Investigate the Safety, Compliance, and Efficacy of Omethyl QTlet Soft Capsule
A Multi-Center, Prospective Observational Study to Investigate the Safety, Compliance, and Efficacy of Omethyl QTlet Soft Capsule Open
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be effective in lowering triglyceride (TG) levels; however, tolerability issues arise due to the large size of the pills. The purpose of this study was to examine the safety, compliance, and efficacy …