Daratumumab for Bortezomib-Refractory Proliferative Glomerulonephritis With Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposits in Kidney Allograft: A Case Report by Zewei Chen, Shangxi Fu, Jun Wu, Xiaoling Luo, Zhiguo Mao, Dechao Xu, Xiang Gao

“…Despite treatment with immunosuppressive or clone-targeted chemotherapy, patients with proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposit (PGNMID) frequently progress into end-stage kidney failure, and early recurrence of PGNMID after kidney transplantation is common. …”
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Podocyturia: A Clue for the Rational Use of Amiloride in Alport Renal Disease by H. Trimarchi, R. Canzonieri, A. Muryan, A. Schiel, A. Araoz, M. Paulero, J. Andrews, T. Rengel, M. Forrester, F. Lombi, V. Pomeranz, R. Iriarte, E. Zotta

“…No specific or efficient treatment exists for Alport syndrome, an X-linked hereditary disease caused by mutations in collagen type IV, a crucial component of the glomerular basement membrane. Kidney failure is usually a major complication of the disease, and patients require renal replacement therapy early in life. …”
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FOSL2 activates TGF‐β1‐mediated GLUT1/mTOR signaling to promote diabetic kidney disease by Xuelin He, Min Xia, Guanghui Ying, Qien He, Zhaogui Chen, Li Liu, Qiao Zhang, Jianxin Cai

“…ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major cause of kidney failure. FOS‐like antigen 2 (FOSL2) has been revealed to be increased in kidney biopsies of patients with lupus nephritis, while its association with DKD remains unsolved. …”
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The Role of Gut Microbiota in Hypertension Management - A Review by Alicja Kot, Marta Wojtczak, Natalia Myśliwiec, Adrian Różycki, Michał Pniak, Paweł Miklis, Maciej Mawlichanów, Aleksandra Ciesielska, Aleksandra Sieradzka, Krzysztof Szerej

“… Introduction and purpose: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition characterized by persistently elevated arterial pressure, leading to severe complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hypertension affects approximately 1.13 billion people worldwide, contributing significantly to global morbidity and mortality. …”
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Secondary hyperoxaluria: Cause and consequence of chronic kidney disease by Loreto Mariscal de Gante, Laura Salanova, Mariel Valdivia Mazeyra, Rosario Serrano Pardo, Borja Quiroga

“…Currently, specific treatments for secondary hyperoxaluria are lacking, making early diagnosis and preventive measures against kidney failure the main therapeutic strategies. Resumen: La hiperoxaluria secundaria es un trastorno metabólico caracterizado por un aumento en la excreción urinaria de oxalato. …”
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Determinants of Diabetic Nephropathy among Diabetic Patients in General Public Hospitals of Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018/19 by Teklewoini Mariye Zemicheal, Degena Bahrey Tadesse, Hagos Tasew Atalay, Girmay Teklay Weldesamuel, Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael, Haben Nuguse Tesfay, Teklehaimanot Gereziher Haile

“…Unmanaged diabetic nephropathy is one of the most leading causes of kidney failure. There is a scarcity of information on the determinants of diabetic nephropathy among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia. …”
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Research priorities for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a UK priority setting partnership by Tess Harris, Albert Ong, Paul J D Winyard, Richard N Sandford, Maryrose Tarpey, Hannah R Bridges, Wendy D Brown, Natasha L O’Brien, Ann C Daly, Bharat K Jindal, Gillian S Mundy, Albert J Power, John Sayer, Roslyn J Simms, Patricia D Wilson

“…Objectives Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited kidney condition, accounting for 7%–10% of patients with kidney failure. Fundamental basic science and clinical research on ADPKD is underway worldwide but no one has yet considered which areas should be prioritised to maximise returns from limited future funding. …”
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Protective Effects of Thalidomide on High-Glucose-Induced Podocyte Injury through In Vitro Modulation of Macrophage M1/M2 Differentiation by Hui Liao, Yuanping Li, Xilan Zhang, Xiaoyun Zhao, Dan Zheng, Dayue Shen, Rongshan Li

“…It has been shown that podocyte injury represents an important pathological basis that contributes to proteinuria and eventually leads to kidney failure. High glucose (HG) activates macrophage polarization, further exacerbating HG-induced podocyte injury. …”
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Penggunaan Obat Antihipertensi pada Pasien Hipertensi Esensial di Poliklinik Ginjal Hipertensi RSUP DR. M. Djamil Tahun 2011 by Heri Fitrianto, Syaiful Azmi, Husnil Kadri

“…Compositions of 103 hypertension patients with complience indications are 63 patients with diabetes mellitus, 13 patients with PJK, 13 patients with stroke, 7 patients with heart failure, 4 patients with post-infarct myocardium, and 3 patients with chronic kidney failure. Concerning the usage of anti-hypertension medicines which were frequently i.e. …”
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Salvia deserti Decne., an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert: antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of leaf hydroethanolic extracts by Arbi Guetat, Slimen Selmi, Abdelrhman T. Abdelwahab, Marwa A. Abdelfattah, Abd Ealrhman M. Elhaj, Roaa T. Mogharbel, M. J. A. Abualreish, Abdullah F. Alanazi, Karim Hosni, Naceur Mejri, Abdennacer Boulila

“…Although their effectiveness, the antidiabetic drugs have many side effects such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and hepatic complications. Many plant species of the genus Salvia L. such as “Arabian desert sage” (Salvia deserti) should began to be the focus of phytochemical and bioactivity studies.MethodsThe study aims to investigate, first-ever, the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the leaf hydroethanolic extract of S. deserti, an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert. …”
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A national population-based study of mortality and risk factors in COVID-19-hospitalized patients in Spain (2020–2021) by José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, José Sánchez-Paya, Pilar González-De-La-Aleja, Juan-Carlos Rodríguez-Díaz, Juan-Carlos Rodríguez-Díaz, Esperanza Merino, Esperanza Merino

“…., hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, and others), and admission to the intensive care unit.ResultsA total of 524,314 COVID-19 hospitalizations were recorded in Spain, with 329,690 during the prevaccination period and 194,624 during the vaccination period. …”
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Public and patient involvement (PPI) in the design, execution and dissemination of a trial: the BISTRO trial by David Coyle, Paula Ormandy, Nancy Fernandes da Silva, Simon Davies

“…To support patient recruitment and participation in the research, a Patient Advisory Group was set up by the Trial Management Group led by a co-applicant with lived experience of dialysis who in the pre-funding design stage led the kidney failure patient network, hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Devices for Dignity Medtech Co-operative. …”
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Optimizing Prescribing for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Through the Development and Validation of Algorithms for Community Pharmacists by Jennifer Morris, Marisa Battistella, Karthik Tennankore, Steven Soroka, Cynthia Kendell, Penelope Poyah, Keigan More, Mathew Grandy, Thomas Ransom, Natalie Kennie-Kaulbach, Daniel Rainkie, Jaclyn Tran, Syed Sibte Raza Abidi, Samina Abidi, Nicole Fulford, Heather Neville, Heather Naylor, Lisa Woodill, Andrea Bishop, Glenn Rodrigues, Diane Harpell, Michelle Stewart, Jo-Anne Wilson

“…Background: Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease and contributes to 38% of kidney failure requiring dialysis. A gap in detection and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) exists in primary care. …”
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Characteristics of adherent and non-adherent patients with hypertension in a Norwegian cross-sectional study by Eirik Olsen, Lene V. Halvorsen, Stine Rognstad, Arleen Aune, Karl Marius Brobak, Ola Undrum Bergland, Vibeke N. Kjær, Knut Liestøl, Marit D. Solbu, Rune Mo, Eva Gerdts, Morten Rostrup, Sverre E. Kjeldsen, Aud Høieggen, Mimi S. Opdal, Anne Cecilie K. Larstorp, Camilla L. Søraas

“…Exclusion criteria were dementia, substance or alcohol abuse, pregnancy, terminal illnesses, poor Norwegian language skills, or severe kidney failure [glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2]. …”
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Comparisons of Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Susceptibility to Diabetes by Jiao Yutian

“…Diabetes is a chronic disorder causing millions of people to suffer from severe complications such as heart attacks, kidney failures, and permanent vision loss. This study aims to find an optimal choice among the five selected models that perform the best on diabetes prediction, and thus provide valuable insights in early detection of diabetes. …”
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A systematic review on the correlation between COVID-19 and lower urinary tract symptoms by Ashkan Shafigh, Amir Mohammadi-Garebagh, Kavous Shahsavarinia, Sona Tayebi, Ali Mostafaei, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Sakineh Hajebrahimi

“…The qualitative publications were systematically reviewed separately under the titles of LUTS, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and kidney failures or kidney transplant recipients. The analysis of eligible studies showed a 3.3 % prevalence of LUTS in infected patients (95 % CI: 2.0 % - 5.3 %; Q-value: 1021.397, I2: 97.45 %). …”
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