A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Severity and Death in COVID-19 Patients by Pengqiang Du, Dandan Li, Aifeng Wang, Su Shen, Zhichao Ma, Xingang Li

“…Advanced age (≥65 years, severe illness, OR = 2.62; death, OR = 6.00), male (severe illness, OR = 1.49; death, OR = 1.54), chronic respiratory diseases (severe illness, OR = 5.67; death, OR = 3.72), diabetes (severe illness, OR = 3.27; death, OR = 2.60), hypertension (severe illness, OR = 3.08; death, OR = 3.53), chronic kidney disease (severe illness, OR = 3.59; death, OR = 5.38), and cardiovascular diseases (severe illness, OR = 3.87; death, OR = 4.91) were all risk factors. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Protein-4 Influences Aspirin Toxicity in Human Cell Line by Isabella Massimi, Ambra Ciuffetta, Flavia Temperilli, Francesca Ferrandino, Alessandra Zicari, Fabio M. Pulcinelli, Maria Pia Felli

“…In the present paper, we verified whether exposure of human embryonic kidney-293 cells (Hek-293) to aspirin modifies MRP4 gene expression and its correlation with drug elimination and cell toxicity. …”
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Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Incomplete Double Ureter by Yutaro Hayashi, Takashi Kawahara, Yusuke Hattori, Kota Shimokihara, Sohgo Tsutsumi, Daiji Takamoto, Taku Mochizuki, Jun-ichi Teranishi, Yasushi Yumura, Yasuhide Miyoshi, Masako Otani, Hiroji Uemura

“…We herein report a rare case of XGP in the upper pole of the kidney, which might have been associated with an incomplete double ureter.…”
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A3 Adenosine Receptor Allosteric Modulator Induces an Anti-Inflammatory Effect: In Vivo Studies and Molecular Mechanism of Action by Shira Cohen, Faina Barer, Sara Bar-Yehuda, Adriaan P. IJzerman, Kenneth A. Jacobson, Pnina Fishman

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Evaluating the influence of trypanosomiasis on murine model using Corchorus olitorius leaf extract as a trypanocidal agent by Madaki Fatima M., Adamu Kabiru Y., Ogunrombi Clinton D., Sakariyau Waheed A., Yunusa Ibrahim O.

“…Additionally, lipid profile, electrolyte concentration, and liver and kidney function were evaluated using standard techniques. …”
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Morphologic Features of Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Huaibin M. Ko, Juan C. Hernandez-Prera, Hongfa Zhu, Steven H. Dikman, Harleen K. Sidhu, Stephen C. Ward, Swan N. Thung

“…Extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C infection include a multitude of disease processes affecting the small vessels, skin, kidneys, salivary gland, eyes, thyroid, and immunologic system. …”
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Discontinuation of Hemodialysis in a Patient with Anti-GBM Disease by the Treatment with Corticosteroids and Plasmapheresis despite Several Predictors for Dialysis-Dependence by Yoshihide Fujigaki, Chikayuki Morimoto, Risa Iino, Kei Taniguchi, Yosuke Kawamorita, Shinichiro Asakawa, Daigo Toyoki, Shinako Miyano, Wataru Fujii, Tatsuru Ota, Shigeru Shibata, Shunya Uchida

“…In addition to corticosteroid therapy, plasmapheresis was introduced and the patient could discontinue hemodialysis 43 days after the treatment. Kidney biopsy after initiation of hemodialysis confirmed anti-GBM disease with 86.3% crescent formation. …”
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Two Different Upper Tract Urological Malignancies on Either Side by W. S. L. De Silva, S. R. De Almeida, G. D. B. J. Karunarathne, A. A. S. Samarathunga, K. M. C. S. Gannoruwa, J. A. S. B. Jayasundara

“…The right ureteric tumour measured 32×22 mm resulting in moderate hydronephrosis and cortical thinning of the right kidney, and the left renal mass measured 43×38 mm involving the lower pole. …”
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Risk factor assessment of prediabetes and diabetes based on epidemic characteristics in new urban areas: a retrospective and a machine learning study by Li Xu, Xiangcheng Sun, Ning Wang, Yiyi Wang, Yan Li, Chuan Zhang

“…Risk factor assessment in different states suggested that early risk factors for diabetes pathogenesis were associated with aging, metabolic disorders and obesity, and the consequent risk factors for disease progression were liver, cardiovascular and kidney dysfunction. Our machine learning model was used for disease risk estimation. …”
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Sodium butyrate attenuate hyperglycemia-induced inflammatory response and renal injury in diabetic mice by Yan Man, Zhang Yan-Yan, Xi Yue, Ding Long-Kun, Sun Chang, Qu Li-Juan, Qian Xin, Xu Jing-Wen, Sun Wen, Wu Liang

“…Our results indicated that NaB could be used for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of diabetic kidney injury.…”
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Sex-Differences in Renal Expression of Selected Transporters and Transcription Factors in Lean and Obese Zucker Spontaneously Hypertensive Fatty Rats by Andrea Babelova, Birgitta C. Burckhardt, Waja Wegner, Gerhard Burckhardt, Maja Henjakovic

“…Real-time PCR on RNA isolated from kidney cortex revealed that Sglt1-2, Oat1-3, and Oct1 were higher expressed in kidneys of lean females. …”
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Impact of thermal denaturation on renal volume reduction after partial nephrectomy using soft coagulation hemostasis by Ibuki Tsuru, Masashi Kusakabe, Taro Izumi, Akihiro Ono, Yasuko Muraki, Taro Teshima, Ryo Amakawa, Yasushi Inoue, Tadashi Yoshimatsu, Teppei Morikawa, Haruki Kume, Shuji Kameyama, Yoshiyuki Shiga, Masaki Nakamura

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of soft coagulation hemostasis on parenchymal volume reduction of the operated kidney after an open partial nephrectomy. We retrospectively reviewed 94 patients with small renal tumors who underwent open partial nephrectomy with soft-coagulation hemostasis at our institution. …”
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Rare Case of Multiple Perirenal, Extra-Adrenal Myelolipoma: Case Report, Current Management Options, and Literature Review by Goran Benko, Andrina Kopjar, Marin Plantak, Danijel Cvetko, Vicko Glunčić, Anita Lukić

“…Initial abdominal ultrasound reviled an inhomogeneous mass surrounding the left kidney. Subsequent CT examination of the abdomen showed four separate, extrarenal, well-circumscribed, round-shaped, fat-containing retroperitoneal tumors. …”
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Alcohol Consumption Is a Risk Factor for Lower Extremity Arterial Disease in Chinese Patients with T2DM by Shanshan Yang, Shuang Wang, Bo Yang, Jinliang Zheng, Yuping Cai, Zhengguo Yang

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Release of apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage (AIM) from pentameric IgM in serum predicts prognosis after hemodialysis initiation by Keisuke Yasuda, Akemi Nishijima, Tomoko Inoue, Toshio Takagi, Kazunari Tanabe, Jun Minakuchi, Satoko Arai, Toru Miyazaki

“…Abstract Background The optimal timing for initiating dialysis and prognostic markers in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are under debate, with mortality and cardiovascular risks varying among patients. …”
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Potential Health Implications of the Consumption of Thermally-Oxidized Cooking Oils – a Review by Falade Ayodeji Osmund, Oboh Ganiyu, Okoh Anthony Ifeanyi

“…Furthermore, several in vivo studies had suggested that consumption of thermally-oxidized cooking oils might not be healthy as it might negatively influence the lipid profile (increased low density lipoprotein (LDL), decreased high density lipoprotein (HDL) and elevated cholesterol level), haematological system (alteration in concentration of heamoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cell (WBC) count, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts), kidney function, and induce lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress which have been associated with the pathogenesis of various degenerative diseases. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Biological Functions and Therapeutic Potential of Perilla Seed Meal Proteins and Peptides by Yangfan Hu, Huan Luo, Vasudeva Reddy Netala, He Li, Zhijun Zhang, Tianyu Hou

“…Further, perilla peptides contribute to improved gut health by enhancing beneficial gut flora and reinforcing intestinal barriers. In liver, kidney, and testicular health, they reduce oxidative stress and apoptotic damage while normalizing electrolyte levels and protecting against cyclophosphamide-induced reproductive and endocrine disruptions by restoring hormone synthesis. …”
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Effects of Chinese Liquors on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Healthy Young Humans by Ju-Sheng Zheng, Jing Yang, Tao Huang, Xiao-Jie Hu, Ming Luo, Duo Li

“…However, the results were valid only for 28 days, and that the possibility of adverse effect (liver, kidney) of chronic alcohol consumption should be considered.…”
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Can handheld ultrasound probes reliably measure transabdominal prostate and bladder volumes? A prospective randomized point-of-care ultrasound study by Henry C. Wright, Dillon Corrigan, Smita De

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Cancer in ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis: A Registry-Based Cohort Study by Sanjeevan Sriskandarajah, Leif Bostad, Tor Åge Myklebust, Bjørn Møller, Steinar Skrede, Rune Bjørneklett

“…Patients from the Norwegian Kidney Biopsy Registry between 1988 and 2012 who had biopsy-verified pauci-immune glomerulonephritis and positive antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) serology were included. …”
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