Possible Involvement of Endothelin Peptides and L-Arginine-Nitric Oxide Pathway on the Effect of Endotoxin in the Rabbit Isolated Perfused Kidney by K. Özsan, R. K. Türker, Z. S. Ercan

“…Escherichia coli endotoxin (LPS) when infused through the renal artery of the rabbit isolated perfused kidney prepared as constant pressure mode, caused a decrease in flow rate and kidney weight indicating its primary vasoconstrictor effect. …”
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Basal Cell Ameloblastoma of Mandible: A Rare Case Report with Review by Hemant Shakya, Vikram Khare, Nilesh Pardhe, Ena Mathur, Mansi Chouhan

“…Radiographically it shares common features with other lesions such as the giant cell tumor, aneurysmal bone cyst, and renal cell carcinoma metastasis; a definitive diagnosis can only be made with histopathology. …”
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Evaluation of the Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Rates of Oral Antidiabetic Prescribing in Accordance with Guidelines and Manufacturer Recommendations in Type 2 Diabetic... by Ning Wu, Xia Yu, Mallik Greene, Gary Oderda

“…With the high prevalence of moderate to severe CKD in NH residents with diabetes, physicians should consider residents’ renal function when choosing treatment plans and review treatments regularly to check compliance with the NKF guidelines or PIs.…”
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Two Atypical Cases of Hantavirus Infections from Sri Lanka by N. D. B. Ehelepola, B. M. L. S. Basnayake, S. M. B. Y. Sathkumara, K. L. R. Kaluphana

“…The Old World (Asia and Europe) viruses give rise to hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), and the New World (Americas) viruses cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). …”
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Systematic Review of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in India: The Past, Present, and the Future Trends by P. V. Pradeep, B. Jayashree, Anjali Mishra, S. K. Mishra

“…Most patients present with symptomatic disease whereas very few are screen-detected cases (bone disease 77%, renal disease 36%, and 5.6% asymptomatic). Mean calcium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and alkaline phosphate levels are high while Vitamin D levels are low. …”
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Treatment of Steroid and Cyclosporine-Resistant Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Children by A. A. Nikibakhsh, H. Mahmoodzadeh, M. Karamyyar, S. Hejazi, M. Noroozi, A. A. Macooie

“…Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) in children carries a significant risk of progression to end-stage renal failure (ESRF). We report a two-step protocol adapted in children with SRNS. …”
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Correction of Iron Deficiency in the Cardiorenal Syndrome by Donald S. Silverberg, Dov Wexler, Adrian Iaina, Doron Schwartz

“…Studies of correction of the anemia with intravenous (IV) iron in both CKD and CHF have shown an improvement in the anemia and, in some cases, in the renal function as well. Some CHF studies of correction of the iron deficiency have shown an improvement in cardiac function and structure as well as in exercise capacity and quality of life. …”
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Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Complicated by Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene, Bowel Ischemia, Repeated Candidemia, and Bacteraemia by Emeline Masse, Philippe Hantson

“…The patient was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit after evidence of multiple organ failure (coma, shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute renal failure, etc.). However, initial parasitemia was less than 1%. …”
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An Unusual Cause of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Acute Esophageal Necrosis by Nikhil R. Kalva, Madhusudhan R. Tokala, Sonu Dhillon, Watcoun-Nchinda Pisoh, Saqib Walayat, Vishwas Vanar, Srinivas R. Puli

“…The patients are usually older and are critically ill with shared comorbidities, which include atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, and malnutrition. Alcoholism and substance abuse could be seen in younger patients. …”
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Successful Pregnancy after Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation by A. Smyth, G. Gaffney, D. Hickey, D. Lappin, D. Reddan, F. Dunne

“…She experienced deterioration in renal indices and underwent an uncomplicated, elective Caesarean section at thirty-week gestation. …”
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Parotid Oncocytoma as a Manifestation of Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome by Kazuki Yoshida, Masao Miyagawa, Teruhito Kido, Kana Ide, Yoshifumi Sano, Yoshifumi Sugawara, Hiroyuki Takahata, Nobuya Monden, Mitsuko Furuya, Teruhito Mochizuki

“…Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by skin fibrofolliculomas, pulmonary cysts, spontaneous pneumothoraces, and renal cancers. Oncocytomas are benign epithelial tumors that are also rare. …”
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Severe Sepsis Associated with Lemierre’s Syndrome: A Rare but Life-Threatening Disease by Audrey Tawa, Raphaëlle Larmet, Yannick Malledant, Philippe Seguin

“…Blood analysis revealed a thrombopenia, an acute renal failure, and an elevated lactate serum. Fusobacterium necrophorum was found in blood cultures. …”
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Acute Pancreatitis and Rhabdomyolysis with Acute Kidney Injury following Multiple Wasp Stings by Seo Hee Yang, Yeon Han Song, Tae Hoon Kim, Su Bin Kim, Sang Youb Han, Han-Seong Kim, Se Won Oh

“…Her kidney, liver, and pancreas injury gradually improved after sessions of renal replacement therapy.…”
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Neurological Complications of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature by Hussein Algahtani, Ahmad Subahi, Bader Shirah

“…The disease can cause pulmonary, renal, hematological, and gastrointestinal complications. …”
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Henoch-Schönlein Purpura with Adalimumab Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Joseph J. LaConti, Jean A. Donet, Jeong Hee Cho-Vega, Daniel A. Sussman, Dana Ascherman, Amar R. Deshpande

“…Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease with cutaneous vasculitis, arthritis, and gastrointestinal and renal involvement that is usually seen in children, though the worst complications are typically seen in adults. …”
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease as a Cause of Cognitive Decline and Seizures in the Elderly: Diagnostic Pointers and Strategy for Investigation by R. Williams, F. Cresswell, M. McClure, R. Lane

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Cytokine changes in patients with heatstroke during pilgrimage to Makkah by I. A. Hashim, A. Al-Zeer, S. Al-Shohaib, M. Al-Ahwal, A. Shenkin

“…Changes in cytokine levels were not influenced by renal function. Elevated C-reactive protein levels were observed for both groups and remained so despite cooling, furthermore, there was no correlation with alanine aminotransferase levels. …”
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Moving from an “anti-aging” paradigm toward the concept of “disease-free aging”: the role of senolytics in modern medicine by Ivan Aprahamian, Andréia Pain, Virgílio Garcia Moreira

“…Senolytic therapy requires strong evidence in human trials, and dasatinib and quercetin have shown good results in phase II trials with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and diabetic renal disease. However, these trials are small and merely represent a proof-of-concept for these drugs. …”
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Goldenhar Syndrome Associated with Extensive Arterial Malformations by Renee Frances Modica, L. Daphna Yasova Barbeau, Jennifer Co-Vu, Richard D. Beegle, Charles A. Williams

“…Further imaging demonstrated narrowing of the aorta below the renal arteries and extending into the common iliac arteries and proximal femoral arteries. …”
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Clinical and genetic analysis of methylmalonic aciduria in 60 patients from Southern China: a single center retrospective study by Hiba Abid, Areeba Abid, Sarah Sohail, Sara Jawaid

“…We highlight the variability in serum MMA levels due to dietary intake, renal function, and external factors, advocating for the integration of supplementary diagnostic tools, such as the 1–13 C-propionate oxidation breath test, alongside biomarkers like fibroblast growth factor 21, growth differentiation factor 15, and lipocalin-2, to improve diagnostic accuracy. …”
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