Toxicological Assessment of Pseudospondias microcarpa (A. Rich.) Engl. Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract in Rats: Haematological, Biochemical, and Histopathological Studies by Donatus Wewura Adongo, Priscilla Kolibea Mante, Kennedy Kwami Edem Kukuia, Charles Kwaku Benneh, Robert Peter Biney, Eric Boakye-Gyasi, Nicholas Akinwale Titiloye, Eric Woode

“…Sections of tissues from liver, kidney, spleen, brain, and stomach were also used for histopathological examination. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Emergent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients with Acute Decompensated Aortic Stenosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ruochen Shao, Junli Li, Tianyi Qu, Xiaoying Fu, Yanbiao Liao, Mao Chen

“…Consistently, the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) (RR 2.48, 95% CI [1.85 to 3.32]), dialysis (RR 2.37, 95% CI [1.95 to 2.88]), bleeding (RR 1.62, 95% CI [1.27 to 2.08]), major bleeding (RR 1.05, 95% CI [1.00 to 1.10]), and 30-day rehospitalization (RR 1.30, 95% CI [1.07, 1.58]) were more common in patients receiving emergent TAVI. …”
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Frequency of BK virus genotypes in patients with colorectal cancer by Mahsa Javadi, Gholamabbas Kaydani, Roya Pirmoradi, Abdolhassan Talaiezadeh, Azadeh Haghi Navand, Mohammad Karimi Baba Ahmadi, Manoochehr Makvandi

“… Background and Objectives: BK polyomavirus infection is prevalent and primarily asymptomatic, except for complications in kidney transplant recipients. Furthermore, its involvement in a tumorigenic family necessitates consideration in various malignancies such as urogenital tumors, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer (CRC), and brain cancer. …”
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Fetal Tetra-Amelia Birth: A Case Report by Eyob Asefa Belay, Anberbir Girma Asebot, Bezza Kedida Dabi

“…It was diagnosed late in pregnancy at 34 weeks. The fetal organs (kidney, lung, abdominal wall, heart, vertebrae, and brain) were evaluated with ultrasound and were found healthy. …”
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Regional risk factors associated with adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection among the older adult: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Xinyi Huang, Jianming Wang, Zhibin Hu, Chong Shen

“…Key factors include old age (above 65 years), male gender, symptoms such as fever and dyspnea, and comorbidities like dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic heart disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and malnutrition. Laboratory biomarkers such as low oxygen saturation, thrombocytopenia, and elevated D-dimer were also associated with adverse outcomes. …”
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Expression and Function of the Homeostatic Molecule Del-1 in Endothelial Cells and the Periodontal Tissue by Jieun Shin, Kavita B. Hosur, Kalyani Pyaram, Ravi Jotwani, Shuang Liang, Triantafyllos Chavakis, George Hajishengallis

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Taxonomical enumeration of traditional, socio-economic importance plant of Dharbai by Mariraj Murugan, Karuppasamy Kalaiselvan, Jeyalatchagan Sureshkumar, Rajendran Kalidoss

“…Traditionally, Chrysopogon zizanioides is utilized for various ailments, including kidney stones and respiratory issues, and features in religious customs. …”
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APOBEC3C‐mediated NF‐κB activation enhances clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression by Nora Hase, Danny Misiak, Helge Taubert, Stefan Hüttelmaier, Michael Gekle, Marcel Köhn

“…Renowned as the predominant form of kidney cancer, clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) exhibits susceptibility to immunotherapies due to its specific expression profile as well as notable immune cell infiltration. …”
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Impact of Right-Sided Nephrectomy on Long-Term Outcomes in Retroperitoneoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy at Single Center by Kazuya Omoto, Taiji Nozaki, Masashi Inui, Tomokazu Shimizu, Toshihito Hirai, Yugo Sawada, Hideki Ishida, Kazunari Tanabe

“…Of these, 24 (4.5%) cases were selected for right-sided RPLDN (R-RPLDN) according to our criteria for donor kidney selection. Study variables included peri- and postoperative clinical data. …”
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The collaborative cross mouse for studying the effect of host genetic background on memory impairments due to obesity and diabetes by Avia Paz, Kareem Midlej, Osayd Zohud, Iqbal M. Lone, Fuad A. Iraqi

“…Organ weights, including brain, spleen, liver, and kidney, varied significantly among the lines and sexes in response to HFD. …”
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γ-Gammaglutamyl transferase predicts all-cause mortality within three-year intervals in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis by Yan-Bing Chen, Xiao-Jiang Zhan, Jun Xiao, Heng-Mei Zhu

“…Objectives Peritoneal dialysis (PD) serves as a vital renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). γ-Gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GGT) is a recognized predictor of oxidative stress and mortality. …”
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Biomarkers of residual risk and all-cause mortality after acute coronary syndrome. by Anna Toso, Mario Leoncini, Mauro Maioli, Simona Villani, Francesco Bellandi

“…Diversification of secondary preventive measures based on routine evaluations of inflammation and kidney function markers, not only LDL-C, could lead to better targeted reduction of residual risk after ACS.…”
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The skin manifestations in end-stage renal disease patients in Jordan, single-center experience by Mohammad Hassan Al-thnaibat, Heba M. Urabi, Hadeel S. Alkofahi, Ola Mohannad Alshriedeh, Raneem Alshraideh, Hanan Esmadi, Ahmed Sheyyab, Bakri Roumi Jamal, Hanan Khaled Hasan

“…Conclusion Cutaneous issues such as xerosis, pruritus, pigmentary changes, and nail abnormalities are prevalent among ESRD patients, reflecting the broader systemic effects of chronic kidney disease. Our findings underscore the urgency of early recognition, comprehensive evaluation, and tailored management strategies to improve the physical and psychological burden on patients. …”
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Modified Glomerular Filtration Rate-Estimating Equations Developed in Asiatic Population for Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Xun Liu, Xilian Qiu, Chenggang Shi, Hui Huang, Jianhua Huang, Ming Li, Tanqi Lou

“…There was also an improvement in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage misclassification of the Chinese equation 2 (55.0 versus ranged from 61.2 to 64.6%, [P<0.001 for all]). …”
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The impact of uric acid on musculoskeletal diseases: clinical associations and underlying mechanisms by Jing Zhang, Na Sun, Wanhao Zhang, Wenjie Yue, Xiaochen Qu, Xiaochen Qu, Zhonghai Li, Zhonghai Li, Gang Xu, Gang Xu

“…This review discusses the mechanisms linking SU to musculoskeletal disorders, as well as the clinical associations of SU with conditions such as sarcopenia, T2D with sarcopenia, McArdle disease, heart failure, gout, OA, IDD, OP and exercise-induced acute kidney injury (EIAKI), offering valuable insights for improved prevention and treatment strategies. …”
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Risk Balancing of Cold Ischemic Time against Night Shift Surgery Possibly Reduces Rates of Reoperation and Perioperative Graft Loss by Nikos Emmanouilidis, Julius Boeckler, Bastian P. Ringe, Alexander Kaltenborn, Frank Lehner, Hans Friedrich Koch, Jürgen Klempnauer, Harald Schrem

“…Methods. 1262 deceased donor kidney transplantations were analyzed. Multivariable regression was used to determine odds ratios (ORs) for reoperation, graft loss, delayed graft function (DGF), and discharge on dialysis. …”
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Megestrol acetate for appetite stimulation and weight gain in older adults with unintentional weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Larissa de Freitas do Lago-Abreu, Raphael Lopes Olegário, Luciana Lilian Louzada Martini, Einstein Francisco Camargos

“…Unintentional weight loss in older adults is linked to multiple factors, being most often associated with comorbidities such as cancer, dementia syndromes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease. Difficulty in managing this condition can quickly lead to malnutrition and, consequently, a state of cachexia. …”
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Serum glutathione peroxidase-3 concentration at diagnosis as a biomarker for assessing disease activity and damage of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis at d... by Jihye Chung, Jang Woo Ha, Yong-Beom Park, Yong-Beom Park, Sang-Won Lee, Sang-Won Lee

“…Poor outcomes including all-cause mortality, end-stage kidney disease, and cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases were also investigated.ResultsThe median age of the study subjects was 63.0 years, 26 and 45 patients were males and females, respectively. …”
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Preparation of noninfectious scRNAseq samples from SARS-CoV-2-infected epithelial cells. by Raven M Osborn, Justin Leach, Michelle Zanche, John M Ashton, ChinYi Chu, Juilee Thakar, Stephen Dewhurst, Sonia Rosenberger, Martin Pavelka, Gloria S Pryhuber, Thomas J Mariani, Christopher S Anderson

“…Briefly, we infected African green monkey kidney epithelial cells (Vero-E6) with SARS-CoV-2 for 96 hours, trypsin-dissociated the cells, and inactivated them with methanol-acetone in a single-cell suspension. …”
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Diabetes Management and Outcomes among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending a Renal Service by Elizabeth Skalkos, Rohit Rajagopal, David Simmons

“…Insulin treatment was more associated with chronic kidney disease stages 4-5 (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.41, 95% CI 1.07-5.43), retinopathy (aOR 3.10, 95% CI 1.04-9.27), and podiatry review (aOR 5.06, 95% CI 1.20-21.38). …”
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