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Lu Y, Xiao Z, Zhao X, Ye Y, Li S, Guo F, Xue H, Zhu F. Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of the transition of HIPEC-induced acute kidney injury to acute kidney disease: a retrospective study. Ren Fail 2024; 46:2338482. [PMID: 38604946 PMCID: PMC11011229 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2024.2338482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is recognized as a common complication following cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC). Characterized by prolonged renal function impairment, acute kidney disease (AKD) is associated with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mortality. METHODS From January 2018 to December 2021, 158 patients undergoing CRS-HIPEC were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were separated into non-AKI, AKI, and AKD cohorts. Laboratory parameters and perioperative features were gathered to evaluate risk factors for both HIPEC-induced AKI and AKD, with the 90-day prognosis of AKD patients. RESULTS AKI developed in 21.5% of patients undergoing CRS-HIPEC, while 13.3% progressed to AKD. The multivariate analysis identified that ascites, GRAN%, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and intraoperative (IO) hypotension duration were associated with the development of HIPEC-induced AKI. Higher uric acid, lessened eGFR, and prolonged IO hypotension duration were more predominant in patients proceeding with AKD. The AKD cohort presented a higher risk of 30 days of in-hospital mortality (14.3%) and CKD progression (42.8%). CONCLUSIONS Our study reveals a high incidence of AKI and AKI-to-AKD transition. Early identification of risk factors for HIPEC-induced AKD would assist clinicians in taking measures to mitigate the incidence.
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- Yunwei Lu
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Trauma Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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Ariyurek C, Koçanaoğulları A, Afacan O, Kurugol S. Motion-compensated image reconstruction for improved kidney function assessment using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. NMR Biomed 2024; 37:e5116. [PMID: 38359842 DOI: 10.1002/nbm.5116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Accurately measuring renal function is crucial for pediatric patients with kidney conditions. Traditional methods have limitations, but dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) provides a safe and efficient approach for detailed anatomical evaluation and renal function assessment. However, motion artifacts during DCE-MRI can degrade image quality and introduce misalignments, leading to unreliable results. This study introduces a motion-compensated reconstruction technique for DCE-MRI data acquired using golden-angle radial sampling. Our proposed method achieves three key objectives: (1) identifying and removing corrupted data (outliers) using a Gaussian process model fitting with a k -space center navigator, (2) efficiently clustering the data into motion phases and performing interphase registration, and (3) utilizing a novel formulation of motion-compensated radial reconstruction. We applied the proposed motion correction (MoCo) method to DCE-MRI data affected by varying degrees of motion, including both respiratory and bulk motion. We compared the outcomes with those obtained from the conventional radial reconstruction. Our evaluation encompassed assessing the quality of images, concentration curves, and tracer kinetic model fitting, and estimating renal function. The proposed MoCo reconstruction improved the temporal signal-to-noise ratio for all subjects, with a 21.8% increase on average, while total variation values of the aorta, right, and left kidney concentration were improved for each subject, with 32.5%, 41.3%, and 42.9% increases on average, respectively. Furthermore, evaluation of tracer kinetic model fitting indicated that the median standard deviation of the estimated filtration rate (σ F T ), mean normalized root-mean-squared error (nRMSE), and chi-square goodness-of-fit of tracer kinetic model fit were decreased from 0.10 to 0.04, 0.27 to 0.24, and, 0.43 to 0.27, respectively. The proposed MoCo technique enabled more reliable renal function assessment and improved image quality for detailed anatomical evaluation in the case of bulk and respiratory motion during the acquisition of DCE-MRI.
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- Cemre Ariyurek
- Quantitative Intelligent Imaging Lab (QUIN), Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Quantitative Intelligent Imaging Lab (QUIN), Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Quantitative Intelligent Imaging Lab (QUIN), Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Quantitative Intelligent Imaging Lab (QUIN), Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Jiang B, Yu Y, Wan J, Xu R, Ma J, Tian Y, Hu L, Wu P, Hu C, Zhu M. The Use of Diffusion Tensor Imaging in the Identification of Acute Rejection and Chronic Allograft Nephropathy After Renal Transplantation. J Magn Reson Imaging 2024; 59:2082-2088. [PMID: 37807929 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.29042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying the cause of renal allograft dysfunction is important for the clinical management of kidney transplant recipients. PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for identifying allografts with acute rejection (AR) and chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN). STUDY TYPE Prospective. SUBJECTS Seventy-seven renal transplant patients (aged 42.5 ± 9.5 years), including 29 patients with well-functioning stable allografts (Control group), 25 patients diagnosed with acute rejection (AR group), and 23 patients diagnosed with chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN group). FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE 1.5 T/T2-weighted imaging and DTI. ASSESSMENT The serum creatinine, proteinuria, pathologic results, and fractional anisotropy (FA) values were obtained and compared among the three groups. STATISTICAL TEST One-way analysis of variance; correlation analysis; independent-sample t-test; intraclass correlation coefficients and receiver operating characteristic curves. Statistical significance was set to a P-value <0.05. RESULTS The AR and CAN groups presented with significantly elevated serum creatinine as compared with the Control group (191.8 ± 181.0 and 163.1 ± 115.8 μmol/L vs. 82.3 ± 20.9 μmol/L). FA decreased in AR group (cortical/medullary: 0.13 ± 0.02/0.31 ± 0.07) and CAN group (cortical/medullary: 0.11 ± 0.02/0.27 ± 0.06), compared with the Control group (cortical/medullary: 0.15 ± 0.02/0.35 ± 0.05). Cortical FA in the AR group was higher than in the CAN group. The area under the curve (AUC) for identifying AR from normal allografts was 0.756 and 0.744 by cortical FA and medullary FA, respectively. The AUC of cortical FA and medullary FA for differentiating CAN from normal allografts was 0.907 and 0.830, respectively. The AUC of cortical FA and medullary FA for distinguishing AR and CAN from normal allografts was 0.828 and 0.785, respectively. Cortical FA was able to distinguish between AR and CAN with an AUC of 0.728. DATA CONCLUSION DTI was able to detect patients with dysfunctional allografts. Cortical FA can further distinguish between AR and CAN. EVIDENCE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2.
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- Bin Jiang
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Philips Healthcare, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Lee CS, Li JYZ, Juneja R, Ullah S, van der Jeugd J, Gleadle JM. Renal transplants increase in size and function in keeping with compensatory renal hypertrophy. Nephrology (Carlton) 2024; 29:363-370. [PMID: 38332342 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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AIM To evaluate changes in allograft kidney length in renal transplant recipients and the relationship with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). METHODS This single-centre retrospective study of renal transplant recipients was conducted at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) from January 2007 to June 2020. Donor and recipient details, renal allograft length from transplant ultrasounds at 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months were collected. The association between compensatory renal hypertrophy (CRH) and eGFR and its magnitude was analysed using multivariate multilevel mixed-effects linear regression models. RESULTS A total of 183 renal transplant recipients were studied. 100 of 175 recipients (62.9%) demonstrated an increase in renal length defined as any increase in maximal longitudinal diameter on serial ultrasounds. Twenty-three recipients (13.1%) had no change in transplant length and 42 recipients (24%) had a decrease in length. The mean increase in kidney length over the first 12 months was 0.57 cm. Ninety of 156 (57.7%) recipients with a renal ultrasound within a month post-transplant demonstrated a mean increase kidney length of 0.3 cm. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that eGFR increased by 2.5 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% CI 0.72- 4.4; p = .006) with every 1 cm increase in kidney length. Absolute changes in kidney length did not demonstrate any statistically significant correlation with eGFR in both complete case and multiple imputation analysis. CONCLUSION An increase in transplant kidney length is common in renal transplant recipients and is associated with enhanced eGFR. However, further studies need to be performed to study the association of absolute change in kidney length and eGFR.
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- Chiang Sheng Lee
- Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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Cao A, Luo W, Wang L, Wang J, Zhou Y, Huang C, Zhu B. The prognostic value of prognostic nutritional index and renal function indicators for mortality prediction in severe COVID-19 elderly patients: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38213. [PMID: 38758852 PMCID: PMC11098216 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Identifying prognostic factors in elderly patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is crucial for clinical management. Recent evidence suggests malnutrition and renal dysfunction are associated with poor outcome. This study aimed to develop a prognostic model incorporating prognostic nutritional index (PNI), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and other parameters to predict mortality risk. This retrospective analysis included 155 elderly patients with severe COVID-19. Clinical data and outcomes were collected. Logistic regression analyzed independent mortality predictors. A joint predictor "L" incorporating PNI, eGFR, D-dimer, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was developed and internally validated using bootstrapping. Decreased PNI (OR = 1.103, 95% CI: 0.78-1.169), decreased eGFR (OR = 0.964, 95% CI: 0.937-0.992), elevated D-dimer (OR = 1.001, 95% CI: 1.000-1.004), and LDH (OR = 1.005, 95% CI: 1.001-1.008) were independent mortality risk factors (all P < .05). The joint predictor "L" showed good discrimination (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.863) and calibration. The bootstrapped area under the curve was 0.858, confirming model stability. A combination of PNI, eGFR, D-dimer, and LDH provides useful prognostic information to identify elderly patients with severe COVID-19 at highest mortality risk for early intervention. Further external validation is warranted.
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- Angyang Cao
- Anesthesiology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Nephrology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Radiology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, Kunming Third People’s Hospital, Yunnan, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China
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Ciofani JL, Han D, Allahwala UK, Bhindi R. Aortic Stenosis and Renal Function: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e034102. [PMID: 38639330 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.034102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Large observational studies have demonstrated a clear inverse association between renal function and risk of aortic stenosis (AS). Whether this represents a causal, reverse causal or correlative relationship remains unclear. We investigated this using a bidirectional 2-sample Mendelian randomization approach. METHODS AND RESULTS We collected summary statistics for the primary analysis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and AS from genome-wide association study meta-analyses including 480 698 and 653 867 participants, respectively. We collected further genome-wide association study summary statistics from up to 1 004 040 participants for sensitivity analyses involving estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) derived from creatinine, eGFR derived from cystatin C, and serum urea nitrogen. Inverse-variance weighted was the primary analysis method, with weighted-median, weighted-mode, Mendelian randomization-Egger, and Mendelian randomization-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier as sensitivity analyses. We did not find evidence of a causal relationship between genetically predicted CKD liability as the exposure and AS as the outcome (odds ratio [OR], 0.94 per unit increase in log odds of genetic liability to CKD [95% CI, 0.85-1.04], P=0.26) nor robust evidence of AS liability as the exposure and CKD as the outcome (OR, 1.04 per unit increase in log odds of genetic liability to AS [95% CI, 0.97-1.12], P=0.30). The sensitivity analyses were neutral overall, as were the analyses using eGFR derived from creatinine, eGFR derived from cystatin C, and serum urea nitrogen. All positive controls demonstrated strong significant associations. CONCLUSIONS The present study did not find evidence of a substantial effect of genetically predicted renal impairment on risk of AS. This has important implications for research efforts that attempt to identify prevention and treatment targets for both CKD and AS.
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- Jonathan L Ciofani
- Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Cardiology Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health Imperial College London London UK
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- Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology Cambridge UK
- Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience University of Cambridge Cambridge UK
- School of Mathematics and Statistics University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Cardiology Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Cardiology Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney NSW Australia
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Kobatake K, Ikeda K, Kohada Y, Tasaka R, Takemoto K, Fukushima T, Miyamoto S, Sekino Y, Kitano H, Goto K, Hieda K, Goriki A, Hayashi T, Hinata N. Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer With Hydronephrosis Exhibits a High Frequency of Mutations in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Gene. Anticancer Res 2024; 44:1947-1954. [PMID: 38677755 DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.16997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Recent studies have reported conflicting findings regarding the significance of hydronephrosis (HN) in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). The molecular characteristics of MIBC with HN are unclear, therefore, we aimed to address the gaps in previous research and elucidate HN's molecular significance in patients with MIBC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical, genetic, and imaging information on bladder cancer patients enrolled in The Cancer Genome Atlas were obtained from public databases to analyze the association between the presence of hydronephrosis and genetic alterations and molecular subtyping. A total of 108 patients who underwent total cystectomy for MIBC at the Hiroshima University Hospital were enrolled in the study to verify the association between HN and renal function with patient prognosis. RESULTS We observed a statistically significant difference in the distribution of molecular subtypes (p=0.0146). The proportion of patients with the luminal papillary subtype was approximately twice as high in patients with HN (48.8%) than in those without HN (25.0%). The mutation frequency of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 3 was approximately three-fold higher in patients with HN (20.9%) than in those without HN (7.1%). Multivariate analysis, which considered HN and estimated glomerular filtration rate as confounding factors in our MIBC cohort, revealed that reduced renal function, but not HN, was an independent predictor for overall survival. CONCLUSION MIBC presenting HN exhibits a high frequency of mutations in the FGFR3 gene. In addition, not HN itself, but reduced renal function due to HN may worsen the prognosis for MIBC.
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- Kohei Kobatake
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Fukae S, Yamanaka K, Yonemoto S, Yoshida T, Nakagawa M, Fujii N, Kishikawa H. Assessment of Tumor Markers in Renal Transplant Recipients. Cancer Diagn Progn 2024; 4:270-275. [PMID: 38707724 PMCID: PMC11062155 DOI: 10.21873/cdp.10319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Background/Aim Malignant tumors are diagnosed using various methods, including diagnostic imaging methods. The measurement of tumor markers is commonly used because of its noninvasiveness and convenience. Furthermore, it is known that the excretion and metabolism of some tumor markers are affected by impaired renal function. In the present study, we investigated the effect of improved renal function on pre-and post-transplantation changes in tumor marker levels [carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA)] in renal transplant recipients. Patients and Methods A total of 116 renal transplant recipients, who had not been diagnosed with malignancies between January 2012 and December 2019, were included, and tumor markers were investigated. Results CEA showed a significant decrease after kidney transplantation, regardless of the dialysis type (3.6→2.6 ng/ml, p<0.001), while other tumor markers showed a significant increase (AFP: 3.6→3.7 ng/ml; CA19-9: 16.2→19.5 U/ml; PSA: 0.95→1.05 ng/ml; all p<0.05). Pre- and postoperative eGFR ratios and postoperative liver function were identified as factors influencing the postoperative CEA and CA19-9 values, while PSA was influenced by the duration of dialysis. No statistically significant factors were found for AFP levels. Conclusion Caution should be exercised when investigating tumor markers in patients with renal dysfunction, as tumor marker levels may vary depending on the pathophysiology of each patient.
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- Shota Fukae
- Department of Urology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
- Department of Urology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan
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Wang L, Li C, Li Z, Li Q, Liu C, Sun X, He Q, Xia DS, Xia D, Lu C. Ten-year follow-up of very-high risk hypertensive patients undergoing renal sympathetic denervation. J Hypertens 2024; 42:801-808. [PMID: 38164953 PMCID: PMC10990013 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Renal denervation (RDN) has been proven to be effective in lowering blood pressure (BP) in patients, but previous studies have had short follow-ups and have not examined the effects of RDN on major cardiovascular outcomes. This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of RDN in the long-term treatment of hypertension and to determine if it has an effect on cardiovascular outcomes. METHODS All patients with resistant hypertension who underwent RDN between 2011 and 2015 at Tianjin First Central Hospital were included in the study. Patients were followed up at 1,5 and 10 years and the longest follow-up was 12 years. Data were collected on office BP, home BP, ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM), renal function, antihypertensive drug regimen, major adverse events (including acute myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular death and all cause death) and safety events. RESULTS A total of 60 participants with mean age 50.37 ± 15.19 years (43.33% female individuals) completed long-term follow-up investigations with a mean of 10.02 ± 1.72 years post-RDN. Baseline office SBP and DBP were 179.08 ± 22.05 and 101.17 ± 16.57 mmHg under a mean number of 4.22 ± 1.09 defined daily doses (DDD), with a reduction of -35.93/-14.76 mmHg as compared with baseline estimates ( P < 0.0001). Compared with baseline, ambulatory SBP and DBP after 10-years follow-up were reduced by 14.31 ± 10.18 ( P < 0.001) and 9 ± 4.35 ( P < 0.001) mmHg, respectively. In comparison to baseline, participants were taking fewer antihypertensive medications ( P < 0.001), and their mean heart rate had decreased ( P < 0.001). Changes in renal function, as assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine, were within the expected rate of age-related decline. No major adverse events related to the RDN procedure were observed in long-term consequences. All-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality rates were 10 and 8.34%, respectively, for the 10-year period. CONCLUSION The BP-lowering effect of RDN was safely sustained for at least 10 years post-procedure. More importantly, to the best of my knowledge, this is the first study to explore cardiovascular and all-cause mortality at 10 years after RDN.
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- Li Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital
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Rivero M, Fernández-Vidal M, Sandino J, Berzal Rico R, Moliz C, Ruiz-Cabello JE, Cordero Garcia-Galán L, González-García C, Hernández-Velasco P, Segura J, Gutiérrez E, Morales E. Effect of Intravitreal Anti-Endothelial Growth Factor Agents on Renal Function in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus. Kidney Int Rep 2024; 9:1397-1405. [PMID: 38707827 PMCID: PMC11068940 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Intravitreal administration of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (anti-VEGF) is the treatment of choice in retinal pathology associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). We aimed to analyze the effect of intravitreal anti-VEGF administration on renal function in patients with DM2. Methods This is a single-center retrospective and observational study of patients with DM2 with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). We analyzed the evolution of renal function after anti-VEGF onset, compared with a control group. Results We included 45 patients (55.6% male) who received anti-VEGF therapy. Mean age was 74.4±11.5 (50-91) years. These were compared with 45 patients with similar characteristics. After 12 months, 76.3% had CKD with a mean reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 19.4%. Nine patients (20%) had a >25% reduction in eGFR, and 3 patients (6.7%) had a >50% reduction in GFR. At 24 months, 80% of patients had CKD with a mean eGFR decrease of 28%. The mean eGFR slope of patients who had received anti-VEGF treatment was 10 ml/min/year compared to 1.5 ml/min/year in the control group (P < 0.05). After the first administration, 5 patients (17.2%) in the CKD group required renal replacement therapy during follow-up (mean time 22±12 months). Main risk factors for need of dialysis were age, presence of previous CKD, and baseline proteinuria. Conclusion Intravitreal anti-VEGF administration is a risk factor for CKD and rapid progression to end-stage kidney disease in patients with previous CKD. Knowing these drugs' implications is crucial to avoid CKD progression and opportunely limit their use in certain patients.
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- Marta Rivero
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Research Institute of University Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Research Institute of University Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Research Institute of University Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Wang C, Yang W, Shi Z, Fang Y. Renal function improvement correlates with 3D echocardiographic findings: Effect of surgical mitral valve repair. J Clin Ultrasound 2024; 52:385-393. [PMID: 38344863 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND The association between surgical treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR) and renal function is not sufficiently well-known. We tried to evaluate renal function before and after the procedure of surgical mitral valve repair (SMVR) in degenerative severe MR. METHODS Patients with primary severe (4+) MR and normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) that underwent SMVR, examined by a cutting-edge 3-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic probe were enrolled in this study. We took three CKD-EPI equations to measure estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) before SMVR and shortly before patients discharge. A total of 40 patients with baseline lower mean eGFR were evaluated. RESULTS Measurements substantiated statistically significant improvements in eGFR (p < 0.001), multivariable linear regression modeling indicating prominent associations between increase in eGFR and decrease of MR (p = 0.003), decline of pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (p = 0.018), as well as increment of forward stroke volume (p = 0.02), in spite of LVEF reduction, left ventricular global longitudinal strain worsening and left atrial ejection fraction impairment. CONCLUSIONS Renal function improves after SMVR in patients with degenerative significant MR and preserved LVEF, regardless of cardiac functional worsening.
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- Chenchen Wang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Milosavljevic S, Sakunchotpanit G, Rohan TZ, Patil MK, Braun N, Iriarte C, Nambudiri VE. Illuminating changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate within the context of dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:1087-1089. [PMID: 38272395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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- Sofia Milosavljevic
- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Chen H, Ding X, Zhang W, Dong X. Coal mining environment causes adverse effects on workers. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1368557. [PMID: 38741904 PMCID: PMC11090038 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1368557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background The objective of this study is to study the adverse effects of coal mining environment on workers to discover early effective biomarkers. Methods The molecular epidemiological study was conducted with 502 in-service workers, who were divided into miner and auxiliary. We measured the individual levels of dust exposure for participants. Clinical examinations were conducted by qualified doctors. Peripheral blood was collected to measure biochemistry, hemogram, and karyocyte apoptosis. Results All workers were healthy who have not found with any diseases that can be diagnosed medically in the physical examination and showed no difference in dust exposure level, age, height, weight, and body mass index between groups. The working years of miners were lower than that of auxiliaries (p < 0.001). Compared with auxiliaries, the concentration and percentage of lymphocytes (p = 0.040, p = 0.012), basophils (p = 0.027, p = 0.034), and red blood cells (p < 0.001) and the concentration of hemoglobin of miners were lower (p < 0.001). The percentage of neutrophils (p = 0.003), the concentration of mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (p = 0.002), and the proportion of karyocyte apoptosis in miners were higher (p < 0.001). Miners presented higher blood urea nitrogen (p < 0.001), ratio of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine (p < 0.001), the high density lipoprotein cholesterol (p < 0.001), lower creatinine (p < 0.05), and cholesterol (p < 0.001). Conclusion The coal mining environment impacted mining workers' immune function, renal function, and the hematopoietic system, including BUN/CRE, HGB, RBC, and LYMPH, which could be used as early biomarkers to screen the health of coal miners.
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- Huihui Chen
- Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Guang’anmen Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Huaibei Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Institute, Huaibei, Anhui, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Mastroianni R, Chiacchio G, Perpepaj L, Tuderti G, Brassetti A, Anceschi U, Ferriero M, Misuraca L, D’Annunzio S, Bove AM, Guaglianone S, Flammia RS, Proietti F, Pula M, Milanese G, Leonardo C, Galosi AB, Simone G. Comparison of Perioperative, Functional, and Oncologic Outcomes of Open vs. Robot-Assisted Off-Clamp Partial Nephrectomy: A Propensity Scored Match Analysis. Sensors (Basel) 2024; 24:2822. [PMID: 38732928 PMCID: PMC11086121 DOI: 10.3390/s24092822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Off-clamp partial nephrectomy represents one of the latest developments in nephron-sparing surgery, with the goal of preserving renal function and reducing ischemia time. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the functional, oncologic, and perioperative outcomes between off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (off-C RAPN) and off-clamp open partial nephrectomy (off-C OPN) through a propensity score-matched (PSM) analysis. A 1:1 PSM analysis was used to balance variables potentially affecting postoperative outcomes. To report surgical quality, 1 year trifecta was used. Univariable Cox regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of trifecta achievement. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare cancer-specific survival (CSS), overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and metastasis-free survival (MFS) probabilities between groups. Overall, 542 patients were included. After PSM analysis, two homogeneous cohorts of 147 patients were obtained. The off-C RAPN cohort experienced shorter length of stay (LoS) (3.4 days vs. 5.4 days; p < 0.001), increased likelihoods of achieving 1 year trifecta (89.8% vs. 80.3%; p = 0.03), lower postoperative Clavien-Dindo ≤ 2 complications (1.3% vs. 18.3%, p < 0.001), and lower postoperative transfusion rates (3.4% vs. 12.2%, p = 0.008). At univariable analysis, the surgical approach (off-C RAPN vs. off-C OPN, OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.09-4.46, p = 0.02) was the only predictor of 1 year trifecta achievement. At Kaplan-Meier analysis, no differences were observed between the two groups in terms of OS (log-rank p = 0.451), CSS (log-rank p = 0.476), DFS (log-rank p = 0.678), and MFS (log-rank p = 0.226). Comparing RAPN and OPN in a purely off-clamp scenario, the minimally invasive approach proved to be a feasible and safe surgical approach, with a significantly lower LoS and minor rate of postoperative complications and transfusions as a result of improved surgical quality expressed by higher 1 year trifecta achievement.
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- Riccardo Mastroianni
- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
- Urology Division, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.); (A.B.G.)
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- Urology Division, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.); (A.B.G.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology Division, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.); (A.B.G.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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- Urology Division, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.M.); (A.B.G.)
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- Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00128 Rome, Italy; (R.M.); (G.T.); (A.B.); (U.A.); (M.F.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (A.M.B.); (S.G.); (R.S.F.); (F.P.); (M.P.); (C.L.); (G.S.)
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Gaudreault M, Hardcastle N, Jackson P, McIntosh L, Higgs B, Pryor D, Sidhom M, Dykyj R, Moore A, Kron T, Siva S. Dose-effect Relationship of Kidney Function After Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Primary Renal Cell Carcinoma: Trog 15.03 Fastrack Ii. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2024:S0360-3016(24)00564-9. [PMID: 38679212 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.04.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) is a novel option to treat primary renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, a high radiation dose may be received by the treated kidney, which may affect its function post-treatment. This study investigates the dose-effect relationship of kidney SABR with posttreatment renal function. METHODS This was a prespecified secondary endpoint of the multicenter FASTRACK II clinical trial (NCT02613819). Patients received either 26 Gy in a single fraction (SF) for tumors with a maximal diameter of 4 cm or less, or 42 Gy in three fractions (multi-fraction (MF)) for larger tumors. To determine renal function change, 99mTc-DMSA SPECT/CT scans were acquired, and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was estimated at baseline, 12-, and 24-months post-treatment. Imaging datasets were rigidly registered to the planning CT where kidneys were segmented to calculate dose-response curves. RESULTS From 71 enrolled patients, data from 36 (51%) and 26 (37%) patients were included in this study based on availability of post-treatment data at 12- and 24-months, respectively. The ipsilateral kidney GFR decreased from baseline by 42% and 39% in the SF cohort, and by 45% and 62% in the MF cohort, at 12- and 24-months respectively (p-values < 0.03). The loss in renal function was 3.6±0.8% and 4.5±1.0% in the SF cohort, and 1.7±0.1% and 1.7±0.2% in the MF cohort, at 12- and 24-months respectively. The major loss in renal function occurred in high-dose regions, where dose-response curves converged to a plateau. CONCLUSIONS For the first time in a multicenter study, the dose-effect relationship at 12- and 24-months post-SABR treatment for primary RCC was quantified. Kidney function reduces linearly with dose up to 100 Gy BED3.
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- Mathieu Gaudreault
- Department of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, Australia; University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, Waratah, NSW, 2298
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- Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, Waratah, NSW, 2298
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Division of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Li Y, Mizumoto M, Nitta H, Fukushima H, Suzuki R, Hosaka S, Yamaki Y, Murakami M, Baba K, Nakamura M, Ishida T, Makishima H, Iizumi T, Saito T, Numajiri H, Nakai K, Kamizawa S, Kawano C, Oshiro Y, Sakurai H. Late Changes in Renal Volume and Function after Proton Beam Therapy in Pediatric and Adult Patients: Children Show Significant Renal Atrophy but Deterioration of Renal Function Is Minimal in the Long-Term in Both Groups. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1634. [PMID: 38730586 PMCID: PMC11083097 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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To compare late renal effects in pediatric and adult patients with malignancies after PBT involving part of the kidney. A retrospective study was conducted to assess changes in renal volume and function in 24 patients, including 12 children (1-14 years old) and 12 adults (51-80 years old). Kidney volumes were measured from CT or MRI images during follow-up. Dose-volume histograms were calculated using a treatment planning system. In children, the median volume changes for the irradiated and control kidneys were -5.58 (-94.95 to +4.79) and +14.92 (-19.45 to +53.89) mL, respectively, with a relative volume change of -28.38 (-119.45 to -3.87) mL for the irradiated kidneys. For adults, these volume changes were -22.43 (-68.7 to -3.48) and -21.56 (-57.26 to -0.16) mL, respectively, with a relative volume change of -5.83 (-28.85 to +30.92) mL. Control kidneys in children exhibited a marked increase in size, while those in adults showed slight volumetric loss. The percentage of irradiated volume receiving 10 Gy (RBE) (V10) and 20 Gy (RBE) (V20) were significantly negatively associated with the relative volume change per year, especially in children. The CKD stage based on eGFR for all patients ranged from 1 to 3 and no cases with severe renal dysfunction were found before or after PBT. Late effects on the kidneys after PBT vary among age groups. Children are more susceptible than adults to significant renal atrophy after PBT. V10 and V20 might serve as predictors of the degree of renal atrophy after PBT, especially in children. PBT has a minimal impact on deterioration of renal function in both children and adults.
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- Yinuo Li
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (H.F.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Child Health, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (H.F.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba 305-8576, Ibaraki, Japan; (S.H.); (Y.Y.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba 305-8576, Ibaraki, Japan; (S.H.); (Y.Y.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Tsukuba 305-8558, Ibaraki, Japan;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan; (Y.L.); (H.N.); (M.M.); (M.N.); (T.I.); (H.M.); (T.I.); (T.S.); (H.N.); (K.N.); (S.K.); (C.K.); (H.S.)
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Girolamo AD, Ascione M, Miceli F, Mohseni A, Pranteda C, Sirignano P, Taurino M, di Marzo L, Mansour W. Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Accessory Renal Artery Exclusion during Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:864. [PMID: 38732277 PMCID: PMC11083523 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14090864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Accessory renal arteries (ARAs) frequently coexist with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and can influence treatment. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the ARA's exclusion effect on patients undergoing standard endovascular aneurysm repair for AAA. METHODS The study focused on medium- and long-term outcomes, including type II endoleak, aneurysmal sac changes, mortality, reoperation rates, renal function, and infarction post-operatively. RESULTS 76 patients treated with EVAR for AAA were included. One hundred and two ARAs were identified: 69 originated from the neck, 30 from the sac, and 3 from the iliac arteries. The ARA treatment was embolization in 15 patients and coverage in 72. Technical success was 100%. One-month post-operative computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed that 76 ARAs (74.51%) were excluded. Thirty-day complications included renal deterioration in 7 patients (9.21%) and a blood pressure increase in 15 (19.73%). During follow-up, 16 patients (21.05%) died, with three aneurysm-related deaths (3.94%). ARA-related type II endoleak (T2EL) was significantly associated with the ARA's origin in the aneurysmatic sac. Despite reinterventions were not significantly linked to any factor, post-operative renal infarction was correlated with an ARA diameter greater than 3 mm and ARA embolization. CONCLUSION ARAs can influence EVAR outcomes, with anatomical and procedural factors associated with T2EL and renal infarction. Further studies are needed to optimize the management of ARAs during EVAR.
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- Alessia Di Girolamo
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.D.G.); (M.A.); (F.M.); (L.d.M.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.D.G.); (M.A.); (F.M.); (L.d.M.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.D.G.); (M.A.); (F.M.); (L.d.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (C.P.); (P.S.); (M.T.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (C.P.); (P.S.); (M.T.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (C.P.); (P.S.); (M.T.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.D.G.); (M.A.); (F.M.); (L.d.M.)
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.D.G.); (M.A.); (F.M.); (L.d.M.)
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Wiśniewska A, Kijak A, Nowak K, Lulek M, Skwarek A, Małecka-Giełdowska M, Śmiarowski M, Wąsik S, Ciepiela O. Organ-Dysfunction Markers in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 Convalescents. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2241. [PMID: 38673514 PMCID: PMC11050795 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak led to a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 not only caused acute symptoms during the severe phase of the disease, but also induced long-term side effects on the functioning of many organs and systems. Symptoms that were associated with the disease and present at least 3 months after recovery were named long COVID. The aim of this study was to assess if mild-to-moderate COVID-19 may lead to the dysfunction of respiratory, cardiovascular, neural, and renal systems in healthy blood donors who recovered from the disease at least 6 months earlier. Methods: Here, we examined 294 adults among volunteer blood donors divided into convalescents (n = 215) and healthy controls (n = 79). Concentrations of soluble CD163, TGF beta, Lp-PLA2, NCAM-1, S100, NGAL, and creatinine were measured either by ELISA or automated methods. The probability value p < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: We found significant differences in Lp-PLA2, S100, and NCAM-1 between convalescents and never-infected subjects. Lp-PLA2 and NCAM-1 were lower, and S100 higher, in convalescents than in the control group. Conclusion: Mild-to-moderate COVID-19 convalescents are at a low risk of developing lung fibrosis or chronic kidney disease. However, they should regularly carry out their prophylaxis examinations for early detection of possible negative outcomes of COVID-19.
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- Aleksandra Wiśniewska
- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
- Clinical Laboratory of Central Teaching Hospital, University Clinical Center of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Clinical Laboratory of Central Teaching Hospital, University Clinical Center of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Students Scientific Group of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland (M.L.); (A.S.); (M.Ś.); (S.W.)
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- Clinical Laboratory of Central Teaching Hospital, University Clinical Center of Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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Germain DP, Linhart A. Pegunigalsidase alfa: a novel, pegylated recombinant alpha-galactosidase enzyme for the treatment of Fabry disease. Front Genet 2024; 15:1395287. [PMID: 38680424 PMCID: PMC11045972 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1395287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Fabry disease, a rare X-linked genetic disorder, results from pathogenic variants in GLA, leading to deficient lysosomal α-galactosidase A enzyme activity and multi-organ manifestations. Since 2001, enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), using agalsidase alfa or agalsidase beta, has been the mainstay treatment, albeit with limitations such as rapid clearance and immunogenicity. Pegunigalsidase alfa, a novel PEGylated recombinant alpha-galactosidase, offers promise as an alternative. Produced in plant cells, pegunigalsidase alfa exhibits enhanced stability, prolonged half-life, and reduced immunogenicity due to pegylation. A phase 1/2 clinical trial demonstrated Gb3 clearance from renal capillary endothelial cells and its 48-month extension study revealed notable outcomes in renal function preservation. Three phase 3 clinical trials (BRIDGE, BRIGHT, and BALANCE) have shown favorable efficacy and safety profile, although caution is warranted in interpreting the results of BRIDGE and BRIGHT which lacked control groups. In BALANCE, the pivotal phase 3 trial comparing pegunigalsidase alfa with agalsidase beta, an intention-to-treat analysis of the eGFR decline over 2 years showed that the intergroup difference [95%confidence interval] in the median slope was -0.36 mL/min/1.73 m2/year [-2.44; 1.73]. The confidence interval had a lower limit above the prespecified value of -3 mL/min/1.73 m2/year and included zero. Despite challenges such as occasional hypersensitivity reactions and immune-complex-mediated glomerulonephritis, pegunigalsidase alfa approval by the European Medicines Agency and the Food and Drug Administration represents a significant addition to Fabry disease therapeutic landscape providing an option for patients in whom enzyme replacement therapy with current formulations is poorly tolerated or poorly effective.
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- Dominique P. Germain
- Division of Medical Genetics, University of Versailles–St Quentin en Yvelines (UVSQ), Paris–Saclay University, Montigny, France
- Second Department of Medicine, Charles University, General University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Second Department of Medicine, Charles University, General University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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Hebert JF, Funahashi Y, Emathinger JM, Nickerson MN, Groat T, Andeen NK, Gurley SB, Hutchens MP. Parental recovered acute kidney injury causes prenatal renal dysfunction and fetal growth restriction with sexually dimorphic implications for adult offspring. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1357932. [PMID: 38681142 PMCID: PMC11045984 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1357932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is rapidly increasing in global incidence and a healthcare burden. Prior maternal AKI diagnosis correlates with later pregnancy complications. As pregnancy influences developmental programming, we hypothesized that recovered parental AKI results in poor pregnancy outcomes, impaired fetal growth, and adult offspring disease. Methods: Using a well-characterized model of rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury (RIAKI), a form of AKI commonly observed in young people, we confirmed functional renal recovery by assessing glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 2 weeks following RIAKI. We bred sham and recovered RIAKI sires and dams in timed, matched matings for gestational day (GD) 16.5 and offspring (birth-12 weeks, 6 months) study. Results: Despite a normal GFR pre-pregnancy, recovered RIAKI dams at GD16.5 had impaired renal function, resulting in reduced fetoplacental ratios and offspring survival. Pregnant RIAKI dams also had albuminuria and less renal megalin in the proximal tubule brush border than shams, with renal subcapsular fibrosis and higher diastolic blood pressure. Growth-restricted offspring had a reduced GFR as older adults, with evidence of metabolic inefficiency in male offspring; this correlated with reduced renal AngII levels in female offspring from recovered RIAKI pairings. However, the blood pressures of 6-month-old offspring were unaffected by parental RIAKI. Conclusions: Our mouse model demonstrated a causal relationship among RIAKI, gestational risk, and developmental programming of the adult-onset offspring GFR and metabolic dysregulation despite parental recovery.
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- Jessica F. Hebert
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Operative Care Division, Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Keck School Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- Operative Care Division, Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR, United States
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Pierucci UM, Paraboschi I, Mantica G, Costanzo S, Riccio A, Selvaggio GGO, Pelizzo G. Antenatal Determinants of Postnatal Renal Function in Fetal Megacystis: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:756. [PMID: 38611669 PMCID: PMC11012172 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14070756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Introduction: To evaluate the clinical usefulness of demographic data, fetal imaging findings and urinary analytes were used for predicting poor postnatal renal function in children with congenital megacystis. Materials and methods: A systematic review was conducted in MEDLINE's electronic database from inception to December 2023 using various combinations of keywords such as "luto" [All Fields] OR "lower urinary tract obstruction" [All Fields] OR "urethral valves" [All Fields] OR "megacystis" [All Fields] OR "urethral atresia" [All Fields] OR "megalourethra" [All Fields] AND "prenatal ultrasound" [All Fields] OR "maternal ultrasound" [All Fields] OR "ob-stetric ultrasound" [All Fields] OR "anhydramnios" [All Fields] OR "oligohydramnios" [All Fields] OR "renal echogenicity" [All Fields] OR "biomarkers" [All Fields] OR "fetal urine" [All Fields] OR "amniotic fluid" [All Fields] OR "beta2 microglobulin" [All Fields] OR "osmolarity" [All Fields] OR "proteome" [All Fields] AND "outcomes" [All Fields] OR "prognosis" [All Fields] OR "staging" [All Fields] OR "prognostic factors" [All Fields] OR "predictors" [All Fields] OR "renal function" [All Fields] OR "kidney function" [All Fields] OR "renal failure" [All Fields]. Two reviewers independently selected the articles in which the accuracy of prenatal imaging findings and fetal urinary analytes were evaluated to predict postnatal renal function. Results: Out of the 727 articles analyzed, 20 met the selection criteria, including 1049 fetuses. Regarding fetal imaging findings, the predictive value of the amniotic fluid was investigated by 15 articles, the renal appearance by 11, bladder findings by 4, and ureteral dilatation by 2. The postnatal renal function showed a statistically significant relationship with the occurrence of oligo- or anhydramnion in four studies, with an abnormal echogenic/cystic renal cortical appearance in three studies. Single articles proved the statistical prognostic value of the amniotic fluid index, the renal parenchymal area, the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measured on fetal diffusion-weighted MRI, and the lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) stage (based on bladder volume at referral and gestational age at the appearance of oligo- or anhydramnios). Regarding the predictive value of fetal urinary analytes, sodium and β2-microglobulin were the two most common urinary analytes investigated (n = 10 articles), followed by calcium (n = 6), chloride (n = 5), urinary osmolarity (n = 4), and total protein (n = 3). Phosphorus, glucose, creatinine, and urea were analyzed by two articles, and ammonium, potassium, N-Acetyl-l3-D-glucosaminidase, and microalbumin were investigated by one article. The majority of the studies (n = 8) failed to prove the prognostic value of fetal urinary analytes. However, two studies showed that a favorable urinary biochemistry profile (made up of sodium < 100 mg/dL; calcium < 8 mg/dL; osmolality < 200 mOsm/L; β2-microglobulin < 4 mg/L; total protein < 20 mg/dL) could predict good postnatal renal outcomes with statistical significance and urinary levels of β2-microglobulin were significantly higher in fetuses that developed an impaired renal function in childhood (10.9 ± 5.0 mg/L vs. 1.3 ± 0.2 mg/L, p-value < 0.05). Conclusions: Several demographic data, fetal imaging parameters, and urinary analytes have been shown to play a role in reliably triaging fetuses with megacystis for the risk of adverse postnatal renal outcomes. We believe that this systematic review can help clinicians for counseling parents on the prognoses of their infants and identifying the selected cases eligible for antenatal intervention.
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- Ugo Maria Pierucci
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (U.M.P.); (S.C.); (A.R.); (G.G.O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milano, 20157 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Integrated Sciences (DISC), University of Genova, 16131 Genova, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (U.M.P.); (S.C.); (A.R.); (G.G.O.S.)
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (U.M.P.); (S.C.); (A.R.); (G.G.O.S.)
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (U.M.P.); (S.C.); (A.R.); (G.G.O.S.)
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milano, 20157 Milan, Italy;
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Sandhya Rani S, Vedavijaya T, Podila KS, Ahmed Md Z, Chinnanolla S, Sayana SB. In Vivo Antioxidant and Nephroprotective Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Carica papaya Seeds and Its Isolated Flavonoid on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Albino Rats. Cureus 2024; 16:e57947. [PMID: 38738116 PMCID: PMC11082695 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background The nephrotoxic side effects of gentamicin, a potent aminoglycoside antibiotic, significantly restrict its clinical use. Identifying compounds that can mitigate this nephrotoxicity is of paramount importance. The research examines how the ethanolic extract of Carica papaya seeds (EECPS) and isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid separated from them, protect the kidneys and fight free radicals in gentamicin-treated Wistar albino rats. Methodology A total of 48 mature Wistar albino rats were divided into eight groups, with each group consisting of six rats. The experimental setup included a normal control group receiving oral saline as a negative control, and a standard control group administered gentamicin intraperitoneally (IP) at 100 mg/kg body weight for 13 days to induce nephrotoxicity, followed by oral silymarin at 100 mg/kg body weight as a positive control from days 14 to 21. A toxicant control group was exposed to gentamicin IP without subsequent treatment. Two test groups were given 400 mg/kg and 800 mg/kg of EECPS orally after being given gentamicin. Three other test groups were given 20 mg/kg, 40 mg/kg, and 80 mg/kg of ISL orally after being given gentamicin. Serum levels of creatinine, urea, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were used to test renal function. Malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), and reduced glutathione (GSH), which are signs of oxidative stress, were also measured in renal tissues. Results Gentamicin administration markedly increased serum creatinine, urea, and BUN levels, confirming its nephrotoxic effect. Nephroprotection depended on the dose of EECPS and ISL used. It was found that 80 mg/kg of ISL had the most powerful effect, which was not what was thought at first. These treatments effectively reduced MDA and NO levels while enhancing GSH levels, exhibiting their strong antioxidant properties. Notably, the nephroprotective efficacy of these treatments exceeded that of silymarin, a known nephroprotective agent. Histopathological analysis confirmed reduced renal damage and enhanced tissue repair in the treated groups. Conclusions These findings demonstrate how effective EECPS and ISL are at shielding the kidneys from gentamicin-caused damage. They do this by acting as antioxidants and nephroprotectants. Their ability to protect kidney function and fight oxidative stress makes them interesting as possible treatments for gentamicin-related kidney damage. These results advocate for further investigation into the utility of these natural compounds in the management of nephrotoxicity.
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- Sarikonda Sandhya Rani
- Department of Pharmacology, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, Kalyani, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College and General Hospital, Suryapet, IND
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Xie F, Xu M. SOX4 silencing alleviates renal injury in rats with acute renal failure by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway and reducing apoptosis and oxidative stress. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23703. [PMID: 38605439 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Acute renal failure (ARF) is a huge threat to the lives of most patients in intensive care units, and there is currently no satisfactory treatment strategy. SRY-box transcription factor 4 (SOX4) plays a key role in the development of various diseases, but its effect on ARF is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the relationship between SOX4 and ARF. Blood samples were collected from 20 ARF patients and 20 healthy volunteers. We also established an ARF rat model by excising the right kidney and ligating the left renal artery, and SOX4 knockdown in ARF rats was achieved down by means of lentiviral infection. Subsequently, we used quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western bolt assays to detect the expression levels of SOX4 and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway-related proteins in human blood or rat renal tissue and hematoxylin and eosin and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) 2'-deoxyuridine 5'-triphosphate (dUTP) nick-end labeling staining to observe the pathological changes and apoptosis of renal tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and biochemical kits were used to measure the levels of renal function-related indicators (blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) and inflammatory factors (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha), as well as changes in oxidative stress-related indicators (malondialdehyde [MDA], superoxide dismutase [SOD], and reactive oxygen species [ROS]) in rat serum. SOX4 expression levels in blood samples from ARF patients and renal tissue from ARF rats were significantly higher compared with those in healthy volunteers and control rats, respectively. ARF model rats displayed the typical ARF phenotype, while SOX4 silencing significantly improved pathological injury and apoptosis of renal tissue in ARF rats. Moreover, SOX4 silencing significantly inhibited increased levels of renal function-related indicators and inflammatory factors and reduced the level of excessive oxidative stress (MDA and ROS were upregulated, and SOD was downregulated) in ARF rats. SOX4 also reduced the activity of the NF-κB signaling pathway in ARF samples. Thus, SOX4 knockdown may reduce oxidative stress, the inflammatory response, and apoptosis by reducing the activity of the NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby improving renal injury in ARF rats.
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- Fengyan Xie
- Department of Nephrology, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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Alobaidi S. Ramadan Fasting and Its Impact on Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Insights and Guidelines. Cureus 2024; 16:e57522. [PMID: 38706994 PMCID: PMC11066727 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a religious practice observed by millions of Muslims worldwide, including those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This comprehensive review aims to reflect upon the impacts of Ramadan fasting on CKD patients, excluding those on renal replacement therapy, through an analysis of clinical trials, observational studies, and expert reviews from diverse geographic and methodological backgrounds. It addresses renal function stability, broader health considerations, hydration and electrolyte balance, individual variability in fasting responses, clinical and biochemical effects, nutritional considerations, and metabolic effects. This review reveals that, with appropriate monitoring, dietary management, and individualized care plans, many CKD patients can safely participate in Ramadan fasting without adversely affecting their renal function or overall health. It emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient education, pre-Ramadan assessment, and post-Ramadan follow-up. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of considering individual variability and comorbidities in fasting guidance and underscores the necessity of future research to develop robust, patient-centered fasting guidelines. This review aims to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based recommendations to support CKD patients wishing to observe Ramadan fasting, ensuring patient safety and optimizing care outcomes.
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- Sami Alobaidi
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU
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Tatsuishi W, Shibuya K, Konishi Y, Konno N, Oi A, Tamura K, Kato Y, Abe T. Impact of Accessory Renal Artery Embolization on Renal Deterioration Under Endovascular Aortic Repair. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:308-315. [PMID: 37919942 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231213551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The optimal management strategy for patients with accessory renal arteries undergoing endovascular aortic repair is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of accessory renal artery (aRA) embolization on postoperative renal deterioration and to identify the predictors of postoperative renal deterioration in patients who underwent endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). METHODS A retrospective single-centre observational study was conducted at our hospital. Of 331 consecutive patients who underwent endovascular aortic repair between April 2011 and February 2021, 29 patients with an aRA were included in this study. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients of decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), renal volume reduction rate, infarcted renal volume, and quantity of contrast use for postoperative renal deterioration were analyzed. The correlation coefficients of the correlations between infarcted renal volume, renal volume reduction rate, and decrease in eGFR and the rate of aRA diameter were also analyzed. Multivariable nominal logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the odds of postoperative renal deterioration. RESULTS The renal volume reduction rate and infarcted renal volume had a significant positive correlation with the decrease in eGFR. Body surface area and preoperative renal volume were significantly but negatively correlated with the decrease in eGFR. The infarcted renal volume, renal volume reduction rate, and decrease in eGFR were significantly and positively correlated with the aRA diameter. The odds ratio for decreased eGFR rate in preoperative renal volume was .96 (95% CI 0.930‒.996, P = .009). CONCLUSIONS EVAR with aRA embolization impacts postoperative renal deterioration in patients with preoperative low renal volume, and the diameter of the embolized aRA might be a predictor of postoperative renal deterioration.
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- Wataru Tatsuishi
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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Dillies T, Perinel-Ragey S, Correia P, Morel J, Thiery G, Launay M. Dosing Regimen for Cefotaxime Should Be Adapted to the Stage of Renal Dysfunction in Critically Ill Adult Patients-A Retrospective Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:313. [PMID: 38666989 PMCID: PMC11047316 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13040313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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Cefotaxime administration is recommended in doses of 3-12 g/day in adults with a Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) > 5 mL/min. This study aimed to assess the impact of renal function and obesity on cefotaxime concentrations in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on consecutive ICU patients receiving continuous cefotaxime infusion between 2020 and 2022 [IRBN992021/CHUSTE]. Doses were not constant; consequently, a concentration-to-dose ratio (C/D) was considered. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationship between cefotaxime concentrations, renal function, and obesity. A total of 70 patients, median age 61 years, were included, with no significant difference in cefotaxime concentrations between obese and non-obese patients. However, concentrations varied significantly by GFR, with underdosing prevalent in patients with normal to increased renal function and overdosing in those with severely impaired renal function. Adjustment of cefotaxime dosing according to GFR was associated with improved target attainment. Cefotaxime dosing in critically ill patients should consider renal function, with higher initial doses required in patients with normal to increased GFR and lower doses in those with severely impaired renal function. Therapeutic drug monitoring may aid in optimising dosing regimens. Prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and inform clinical practice.
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- Théo Dillies
- Service de Médecine Intensive et Réanimation G, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) deSaint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
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- Service de Médecine Intensive et Réanimation G, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) deSaint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
- SAINBIOSE U1059, Université Jean Monnet, INSERM, F-42023 Saint Etienne, France
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- Service de Médecine Intensive et Réanimation G, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) deSaint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
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- Service de Réanimation Polyvalente B, CHU de Saint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
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- Service de Médecine Intensive et Réanimation G, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) deSaint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
- Research on Healthcare Performance RESHAPE, INSERM U1290, Université Claude Bernard Lyon, F-69008 Lyon, France
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- Service de Médecine Intensive et Réanimation G, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) deSaint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
- Centre Régional de Pharmacovigilance, CHU de Saint-Etienne, F-42055 Saint Etienne, France
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Zhong G, Chen L, Lin Z, Xiang Z. Evaluation of renal function in chronic kidney disease using histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion models. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:803-811. [PMID: 38291900 PMCID: PMC11027312 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqae024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the diagnostic value of histogram features of multiple diffusion metrics in predicting early renal impairment in chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS A total of 77 patients with CKD (mild group, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2) and 30 healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled. Diffusion-weighted imaging was performed by using single-shot echo planar sequence with 13 b values (0, 20, 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 500, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 s/mm2). Diffusion models including mono-exponential (Mono), intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM), stretched-exponential (SEM), and kurtosis (DKI) were calculated, and their histogram features were analysed. All diffusion models for predicting early renal impairment in CKD were established using logistic regression analysis, and diagnostic efficiency was compared among the models. RESULTS All diffusion models had high differential diagnosis efficiency between the mild group and HCs. The areas under the curve (AUCs) of Mono, IVIM, SEM, DKI, and the combined diffusion model for predicting early renal impairment in CKD were 0.829, 0.809, 0.760, 0.825, and 0.861, respectively. There were no significant differences in AUCs except SEM and combined model, SEM, and DKI model. There were significant correlations between eGFR/serum creatinine and some of histogram features. CONCLUSIONS Histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion metrics was practicable for the non-invasive assessment of early renal impairment in CKD. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE Advanced diffusion models provided microstructural information. Histogram analysis further reflected histological characteristics and heterogeneity. Histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion models could provide an accurate and non-invasive method to evaluate the early renal damage of CKD.
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- Guimian Zhong
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
- Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Lopes AC, Lourenço O, Morgado S, Gaspar A, Freire I, Eusébio I, Ribeiro J, Silva M, Mendes M, Fonseca O, Duarte R, Morgado M. Acute Kidney Injury and Electrolyte Imbalances Caused by Dapagliflozin Short-Term Use. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:420. [PMID: 38675382 PMCID: PMC11053518 DOI: 10.3390/ph17040420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i), has shown demonstrated benefits for renal and cardiovascular outcomes in large clinical trials. However, short-term concerns regarding its impact on renal function and electrolyte balance exist. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of dapagliflozin on renal function and electrolyte balance in patients newly prescribed the medication. A retrospective analysis of 246 patients who initiated dapagliflozin therapy was conducted. Serum creatinine, sodium, and potassium levels were measured at baseline (before dapagliflozin) and 5-8 days after initiation (endpoint). A Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Pearson's chi-square test, and Fischer's exact test were used for the data analysis. Glycemia and sodium levels were significantly higher at the baseline compared to the endpoint (p < 0.001). Conversely, creatinine and potassium levels were significantly higher at the endpoint than at the baseline (p < 0.001). The prevalence of hyponatremia and hyperkalemia were increased at the endpoint (17.5% vs. 10.2% and 16.7% vs. 8.9%, respectively). Although not statistically significant, a trend towards increased hyponatremia with the co-administration of furosemide was observed (p = 0.089). No significant association was found between potassium-sparing medications (p > 0.05) and hyperkalemia, except for angiotensin receptor blockers (p = 0.017). The combination of dapagliflozin and furosemide significantly increased the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) at the endpoint (p = 0.006). Age, gender, and chronic kidney disease status did not significantly influence the occurrence of AKI, hyponatremia, or hyperkalemia (p > 0.05). These findings emphasize the importance of the close monitoring of renal function and electrolyte balance, particularly in the early stages of dapagliflozin therapy, especially in patients receiving diuretics or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors.
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- António Cabral Lopes
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Guarda (ULS da Guarda), 6300-035 Guarda, Portugal
- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (O.L.); (S.M.); (I.F.); (J.R.); (O.F.); (M.M.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Pharmaceutical Services of Local Health Unit of Cova da Beira (ULS Cova da Beira), 6200-251 Covilhã, Portugal; (A.G.); (I.E.); (M.S.); (M.M.); (R.D.)
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Valenzuela PL, Castillo-García A, Saco-Ledo G, Santos-Lozano A, Lucia A. Physical exercise: a polypill against chronic kidney disease. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2024:gfae062. [PMID: 38460948 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfae062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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We are currently facing a pandemic of physical inactivity that might contribute to the growing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Here, we summarize currently available evidence on the association between physical activity and CKD, and also review the effects of exercise intervention in affected patients. Physical activity/exercise might act as a polypill against CKD, preventing its development or even exerting beneficial effects once it is established (i.e. improvements in patients' physical fitness and cardiovascular risk, as well as in kidney function). Exercise benefits are also found at advanced CKD stages or in patients under hemodialysis. The biological mechanisms behind the clinical evidence are also discussed. An active lifestyle appears as a cornerstone in CKD prevention and management.
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- Pedro L Valenzuela
- Physical Activity and Health Research Group ('PaHerg'), Research Institute of the Hospital 12 de Octubre ('imas12'), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Systems Biology, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Albert J, Broadwell A, Padnick-Silver L, Marder B, LaMoreaux B. Intensive urate-lowering with pegloticase plus methotrexate co-therapy in uncontrolled gout patients with and without chronic kidney disease: A retrospective case series. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37424. [PMID: 38457582 PMCID: PMC10919538 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and gout commonly co-occur. Pegloticase lowers serum urate (SU) in uncontrolled gout patients but antidrug antibodies limit urate-lowering response and increase infusion reaction (IR) risk. Methotrexate (MTX) co-administration increases pegloticase response rate and mitigates IR risk but CKD limits MTX use. This pooled case series examined pegloticase + MTX co-therapy in uncontrolled gout patients with and without CKD. Cases of pegloticase + MTX co-therapy in existing datasets were retrospectively examined. Baseline eGFR classified patients as CKD (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) or non-CKD (eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2). Patient characteristics, treatment parameters, laboratory values, urate-lowering response rate (≥12 pegloticase infusions received and SU < 6 mg/dL just before infusion 12), and AEs were examined. Fifteen CKD (eGFR: 43.2 ± 11.3 mL/min/1.73 m2; SU: 8.6 ± 2.2 mg/dL), 27 non-CKD (eGFR: 82.9 ± 19.0 mL/min/1.73 m2; SU: 9.5 ± 1.7 mg/dL) patients were included. Comorbidity profiles were similar, but CKD patients were older (72.0 ± 9.9 vs 52.3 ± 14.3 years) and more often female (33.3% vs 7.4%). Treatment parameters were similar with 4-week MTX Run-in followed by mean of 14.7 ± 8.1 [CKD] vs 14.1 ± 7.1 [non-CKD] pegloticase infusions. However, CKD patients had lower MTX dose (14.8 ± 5.8 vs 19.3 ± 4.9 mg/week). Urate-lowering response was similar (92% vs 86%). eGFR increased during treatment in 60% of CKD (+11.5 ± 20.9 mL/min/1.73 m2, 87% stable/improved CKD-stage) and 44% of non-CKD (+4.2 ± 15.0 mL/min/1.73 m2) patients. AEs were similar (≥1 AE CKD: 53%, non-CKD: 67%; gout flare most-reported). One case each of pancytopenia and IR (mild) occurred in non-CKD patients. These real-world data show similar pegloticase + MTX efficacy in CKD and non-CKD patients. No new safety signals were identified, with most CKD patients showing renal function stability or improvement during therapy.
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- Horizon Therapeutics plc (now Amgen, Inc.), Deerfield, IL
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Turino Miranda K, Greene DN, Collister D, Krasowski MD, Ahmed SB, Cirrincione LR, Rosas SE, Saad N, Pierre CC. A Holistic Framework for the Evaluation of Kidney Function in a Gender-Diverse Landscape. Am J Kidney Dis 2024:S0272-6386(24)00632-2. [PMID: 38458377 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2024.01.522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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The most commonly used equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate incorporate a binary male-female sex coefficient, which has important implications for the care of transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary (TGD) people. Whether "sex assigned at birth" or a binary "gender identity" is most appropriate for the computation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is unknown. Furthermore, the use of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) for the development of physical changes to align TGD people with their affirmed gender is increasingly common, and may result in changes in serum creatinine and cystatin C, the biomarkers commonly used to estimate glomerular filtration rate. The paucity of current literature evaluating chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and outcomes in TGD individuals on GAHT makes it difficult to assess any effects of GAHT on kidney function. Whether alterations in serum creatinine reflect changes in glomerular filtration rate or simply changes in muscle mass is unknown. Therefore, we propose a holistic framework to evaluate kidney function in TGD people. The framework focuses on kidney disease prevalence, risk factors, sex hormones, eGFR, other kidney function assessment tools, and the mitigation of health inequities in TGD people.
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- Keila Turino Miranda
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; LetsGetChecked Laboratories, Monrovia, California
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Alberta Kidney Disease Network, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Kidney and Hypertension Unit, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Nephrology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Menn-Josephy H, Hodge LS, Birardi V, Leher H. Efficacy of Voclosporin in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis with High Levels of Proteinuria. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2024; 19:309-318. [PMID: 38110196 PMCID: PMC10937024 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND In a phase 3 study of adults with active lupus nephritis, addition of voclosporin to mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose glucocorticoids led to significant improvements in the proportion of participants achieving complete and partial renal response as well as sustained reduction in proteinuria. This analysis examined the efficacy and safety of voclosporin in a subgroup of the phase 3 study with proliferative lupus nephritis and high levels of proteinuria. METHODS Participants were randomized to oral voclosporin (23.7 mg twice daily) or placebo for 12 months; all participants received MMF and low-dose glucocorticoids. This analysis includes participants with class III or IV (±class V) lupus nephritis and baseline urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥3 g/g. Efficacy end points included complete renal response (UPCR ≤0.5 g/g with stable eGFR, low-dose glucocorticoids, and no rescue medication), partial renal response (≥50% reduction from baseline UPCR), and UPCR over time. Safety outcomes were also assessed. RESULTS A total of 148 participants were in the voclosporin ( n =76) and control ( n =72) arms. At 12 months, 34% and 11% of participants in the voclosporin and control arms, respectively, achieved a complete renal response (odds ratio, 4.43; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.78 to >9.99; P = 0.001). A partial renal response was achieved by 65% of the voclosporin arm and 51% of the control arm at 12 months (odds ratio, 1.60; 95% CI, 0.8 to 3.20; P = 0.18). More voclosporin- than control-treated participants achieved UPCR ≤0.5 g/g (51% versus 26%), and voclosporin-treated participants met this end point significantly earlier (hazard ratio, 2.07; 95% CI, 1.19 to 3.60; P = 0.01). The incidence of adverse events was similar between the arms; mean eGFR values remained stable and within normal range in both arms. CONCLUSIONS Addition of voclosporin to MMF and low-dose glucocorticoids resulted in a significantly higher proportion of participants with proliferative lupus nephritis achieving complete and partial renal responses as well as earlier reductions in proteinuria, with no evidence of worsening kidney function.
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- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Yang H, Cui Z, Quan Z. Effects of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Function: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2024; 22:114-122. [PMID: 37944108 DOI: 10.1089/met.2023.0161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Objective: The association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal function remains controversial in observational studies. To comprehensively investigate the association between MetS and its components with CKD and renal function, a Mendelian randomization (MR) study was performed. Methods: The inverse variance weighting (IVW) of random effects was used as the main estimation method, while MR-Egger and weighted median analysis results were used for auxiliary judgments. Cochran's Q test, MR-Egger intercept test, leave-one-out analysis, and funnel plots were used to assess heterogeneity and pleiotropy. Results: The MR analyses of genetically predicted MetS and its components' association with CKD risk and renal function showed the following causal associations: hypertension with CKD risk; MetS and obesity with increased blood urea nitrogen and decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate based on cystatin C; hypertension and diabetes with increased urine albumin-creatinine ratio and increased risk of microalbuminuria; and CKD with increased triglyceride. Conclusion: Based on genetic data, this study demonstrated an association between hypertension and CKD risk and a causal association between other MetS components and renal function. The early diagnosis and prevention of MetS and its components might be essential for CKD management.
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- Huazhao Yang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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Liu ZX, Lv JL, Xiang YL, Deng W, Huang H, Sun YH, Li LH. The Association Between Thyroid Hormones and Renal Function in Euthyroid Chinese Individuals: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e55682. [PMID: 38586713 PMCID: PMC10997831 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Objective This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between thyroid hormones and renal function in euthyroid Chinese individuals, as the relationship between thyroid hormones and renal function in this population remains unclear. Methods A total of 661 participants were included in the study after excluding individuals with thyroid diseases, incomplete clinical measurements, or those taking medications affecting thyroid function. Participants were categorized into three groups based on serum thyroid hormone and antibody levels. The study adjusted for covariates and assessed the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) in relation to thyroid hormone levels. Results After adjusting for covariates, the study found a significant increase in GFR in the middle and highest tertiles of free triiodothyronine (FT3) and the highest tertile of total triiodothyronine (TT3). Serum FT3 and TT3 levels were significantly associated with GFR. Additionally, the study observed a significantly lower GFR in the highest tertile of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) compared to the lowest tertile. However, thyroid hormone and antibody levels were not associated with the ACR. Furthermore, the highest tertiles of TT3 and total thyroxine (TT4) were associated with a decreased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Conclusion In our study among euthyroid Chinese individuals, we observed a significant association between thyroid function and GFR. Specifically, lower FT3, TT3, and higher TSH were associated with reduced GFR, indicating a potential role for thyroid hormones in maintaining renal function. Furthermore, lower levels of TT3 and TT4 were associated with an increased risk of CKD. These findings suggest a direct link between thyroid and renal function, even in euthyroid individuals, emphasizing the need for further investigation to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic implications.
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- Zheng-Xin Liu
- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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Juffre A, Gumz ML. Recent advances in understanding the kidney circadian clock mechanism. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2024; 326:F382-F393. [PMID: 38174377 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00214.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Circadian rhythms are endogenous biological oscillations that regulate various physiological processes in organisms, including kidney function. The kidney plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating water and electrolyte balance, blood pressure, and excretion of metabolic waste products, all of which display circadian rhythmicity. For this reason, studying the circadian regulation of the kidney is important, and the time of day is a biological and experimental variable that must be considered. Over the past decade, considerable progress has been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying circadian regulation within the kidney. In this review, the current knowledge regarding circadian rhythms in the kidney is explored, focusing on the molecular clock machinery, circadian control of renal functions, and the impact of disrupted circadian rhythms on kidney health. In addition, parameters that should be considered and future directions are outlined in this review.
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- Alexandria Juffre
- Department of Physiology and Aging, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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- Department of Physiology and Aging, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Schold JD, Mohan S, Jackson WE, Stites E, Burton JR, Bababekov YJ, Saben JL, Pomposelli JJ, Pomfret EA, Kaplan B. Differential in Kidney Graft Years on the Basis of Solitary Kidney, Simultaneous Liver-Kidney, and Kidney-after-Liver Transplants. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2024; 19:364-373. [PMID: 37962880 PMCID: PMC10937020 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.0000000000000353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The number of simultaneous liver-kidney (SLK) transplants has significantly increased in the United States. There has also been an increase in kidney-after-liver transplants associated with 2017 policy revisions aimed to fairly allocate kidneys after livers. SLK and kidney-after-liver candidates are prioritized in allocation policy for kidney offers ahead of kidney-alone candidates. METHODS We compared kidney graft outcomes of kidney-alone transplant recipients with SLK and kidney-after-liver transplants using paired kidney models to mitigate differences among donor risk factors. We evaluated recipient characteristics between transplant types and calculated differential graft years using restricted mean survival estimates. RESULTS We evaluated 3053 paired donors to kidney-alone and SLK recipients and 516 paired donors to kidney-alone and kidney-after-liver recipients from August 2017 to August 2022. Kidney-alone recipients were younger, more likely on dialysis, and Black race. One-year and 3-year post-transplant kidney graft survival for kidney-alone recipients was 94% and 86% versus SLK recipients 89% and 80%, respectively, P < 0.001. One-year and 3-year kidney graft survival for kidney-alone recipients was 94% and 84% versus kidney-after-liver recipients 93% and 87%, respectively, P = 0.53. The additional kidney graft years for kidney-alone versus SLK transplants was 21 graft years/100 transplants (SEM=5.0) within 4 years post-transplantation, with no significant difference between kidney-after-liver and kidney-alone transplants. CONCLUSIONS Over a 5-year period in the United States, SLK transplantation was associated with significantly lower kidney graft survival compared with paired kidney-alone transplants. Most differences in graft survival between SLK and kidney-alone transplants occurred within the first year post-transplantation. By contrast, kidney-after-liver transplants had comparable graft survival with paired kidney-alone transplants.
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- Jesse D. Schold
- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research and Education (CCTCARE), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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Karakasis P, Patoulias D, Fragakis N, Klisic A, Rizzo M. Effect of tirzepatide on albuminuria levels and renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:1090-1104. [PMID: 38116693 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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AIM The present systematic review aimed to summarize the available evidence from published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding the effect of tirzepatide on albuminuria levels and renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medline (via PubMed), Cochrane Library and Scopus were searched until 20 October 2023. Double-independent study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were performed. Evidence was pooled with a three-level mixed-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS In total, 9533 participants from eight RCTs were analysed. All RCTs had a low risk of bias, according to the Cochrane Collaboration tool (RoB2). Tirzepatide was associated with a significantly greater reduction in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio compared with controls [mean difference (MD) -26.9%; 95% confidence interval (CI) (-34.76, -19.04); p < .001; level of evidence (LoE) moderate]. This effect remained significant in participants with baseline urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥30 mg/g [MD -41.42%; 95% CI (-54.38, -28.45); p < .001; LoE moderate]. Based on subgroup analysis, the comparative effect of tirzepatide was significant against placebo and the insulin regimen, whereas no difference was observed compared with semaglutide. The beneficial effect of tirzepatide on albuminuria levels remained significant across all investigated doses (5, 10 and 15 mg), showing a dose-response relationship. A neutral effect was observed on the estimated glomerular filtration rate [MD 0.39 ml/min/1.73m2 ; 95% CI (-0.64, 1.42); p = .46; LoE moderate]. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that tirzepatide probably leads to a significant reduction in albuminuria across all administered doses, while its use is associated with a neutral effect on creatinine clearance as a measure of renal function.
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- Paschalis Karakasis
- Second Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Cardiometabolic Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital "Hippokration", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Primary Health Care Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Teległów A, Skowron B, Romanovski V. Laboratory Analysis of the Renal Function Changes Under Long-Term Exposure to Extremely Low Ambient Temperatures: Case Report. Ther Hypothermia Temp Manag 2024; 14:59-65. [PMID: 38394138 PMCID: PMC10924189 DOI: 10.1089/ther.2023.0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The study subject was a healthy, 47-year-old man, a low temperature Guinness World Record holder. He spent 50 days alone in Rovaniemi, Lapland, and functioned in the ambient temperature ranging from +2°C to -37°C. He did not use sources of heat, he did not eat warm meals or drink hot water, and did not dry his clothes. He slept in an igloo, on an ice cover of 20-30 cm. He spent 10 hours a day in a sleeping bag and for the remaining time he walked, skied, or rode a bicycle, and practiced swimming. The aim of the study was a laboratory assessment of renal capacity in a man exposed to long-term extremely low ambient temperatures. The study was approved by the Ethical Committee at the Regional Medical Chamber in Krakow, Poland (approval No.: 194/KBL/OIL/2019). Twice during the observation, urine and blood were collected and analyzed: before and after the prolonged exposure to extremely low ambient temperatures. Changes were seen in many blood and urine parameters, but in urine, they were more significant. In urine, decreased values of sodium (by 53.9%), potassium (by 22.6%), creatinine (by 65.5%), urea (by 61.3%), uric acid (by 58.4%), and protein (by 50%) were observed. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) increased by 34%. Absence of calcium oxalate excretion was reported relative to the value before the exposure to cold. In blood, increased values of interleukin-6 (by 60%) and β-2-microglobulin (by 26.9%) were observed. Erythropoietin decreased by 22.4%. No changes were noted in estimated glomerular filtration rate. The study subject lost 10 kg in weight. On the basis of the results obtained during the observation, it can be determined that the probable cause of changes in the laboratory results of the subject was the diet used, and not a dysfunction of the excretory system. The body weight loss and activation of compensating mechanisms focused on saving vitally important diet components, caused by the insufficient diet, exclude the theory of a negative effect of exposure to extremely low temperatures on renal filtration function.
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- Aneta Teległów
- Department of Health Promotion, Institute of Basic Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Non-Governmental Organization and Associaton Oswajamy Zywioly, Kielce, Poland
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Zeng G, Zhu P, Yuan D, Wang P, Li T, Li Q, Xu J, Tang X, Song Y, Chen Y, Zhang C, Jia S, Liu R, Jiang L, Song L, Gao R, Yang Y, Zhao X, Yuan J. Renal function alters the association of lipoprotein(a) with cardiovascular outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective cohort study. Clin Kidney J 2024; 17:sfae032. [PMID: 38435350 PMCID: PMC10906361 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfae032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background and hypothesis Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and renal dysfunction are both independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, it remains unclear whether renal function mediates the association between Lp(a) and cardiovascular outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods From a large prospective cohort study, 10 435 eligible patients undergoing PCI from January 2013 to December 2013 were included in our analysis. Patients were stratified into three renal function groups according to their baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (<60; 60-90; ≥90 ml/min/1.73 m2). The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause death, nonfatal MI, ischemic stroke, and unplanned revascularization [major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE)]. Results Over a median follow-up of 5.1 years, a total of 2144 MACCE events occurred. After multivariable adjustment, either eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2 or elevated Lp(a) conferred a significantly higher MACCE risk. Higher Lp(a) was significantly associated with an increased risk of MACCE in patients with eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2. However, this association was weakened in subjects with only mild renal impairment and diminished in those with normal renal function. A significant interaction for MACCE between renal categories and Lp(a) was observed (P = 0.026). Patients with concomitant Lp(a) ≥30 mg/dl and eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2 experienced worse cardiovascular outcomes compared with those without. Conclusion The significant association between Lp(a) and cardiovascular outcomes was mediated by renal function in patients undergoing PCI. Lp(a)-associated risk was more pronounced in patients with worse renal function, suggesting close monitoring and aggressive management are needed in this population.
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- Guyu Zeng
- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Schroeder L, Pommer K, Geipel A, Strizek B, Heydweiller A, Kipfmueller F, Mueller A. A comparative analysis of the Vasoactive-Inotropic Score, the Vasoactive-Ventilation-Renal Score, and the Oxygenation Index as outcome predictors in infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:574-583. [PMID: 38014597 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To date, different severity scores and indices are available to predict outcome in infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The Oxygenation Index (OI) and the Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) has already been evaluated in the CDH population. The Vasoactive-Ventilation-Renal (VVR) Score was recently evaluated as new severity score in several studies on infants with need for cardiac surgery. The score was shown to outperform the VIS and OI as outcome predictors in these infants, but no data are available regarding the evaluation of the VVR Score in CDH infants. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a retrospective single-center analysis at the University Children's Hospital, Bonn, Germany, during the study period from January 2019 until December 2022. Of 108 CDH infants treated at our institution, a final cohort of 100 neonates met the inclusion criteria. INCLUSION CRITERIA diagnosis of CDH (right-sided, left-sided, or bilateral). EXCLUSION CRITERIA early mortality (before surgical correction of the diaphragm), palliative care after birth, no available data for OI, VIS, and VVR Score calculation. The OI, the VIS, and the VVR Score were calculated at three selected timepoints: at 48-72 h after birth (T1), before surgery (T2), and after surgery (T3). MAIN RESULTS The primary clinical endpoint (in-hospital mortality) was reached in 21% of the infants. Infants surviving to discharge were allocated to group A, infants with fatal outcome to group B. In the univariate analysis, the OI was significantly higher in infants allocated to group B at T2 (p < .001), and T3 (p < .001). The VIS was significantly higher only at T1 in infants allocated to group B (p = .001). The VVR Score was significantly higher at T1 (p = .017), and at T3 (p = .002) in infants not surviving to discharge. In the multivariate analysis, the OI at T2 + T3 (p < .001), the VIS at T1 (p = .048), and the VVR Score at T1 + T3 (p = .023, and p = .048, respectively) remained significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. The OI presented the highest area under the curve (AUC) at T2 and T3 (T2:0.867, p = .001; T3:0.833, p = .000) regarding the primary endpoint in the overall cohort. In the subgroup of infants without need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy (n = 60) the VVR Sore presented the best performance with an AUC of 0.942 (p = .000) at T3. CONCLUSION The severity scores OI, VIS, and VVR-Score are independent predictors of in-hospital mortality in CDH infants. The OI seems to outperform the VIS and VVR-Score as outcome predictor immediately before and after CDH surgery, whereas the VVR Score presented the best performance in the subgroup of CDH infants without need for ECMO and mild-to-moderate CDH defects.
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- Lukas Schroeder
- Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Children's Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Children's Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Surgery, Clinic and Polyclinic for General, Visceral, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Children's Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Children's Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Tanaka M, Akahane T, Kawaratani H, Yorioka N, Koizumi A, Asada S, Matsuda T, Iwai S, Tsuji Y, Fujinaga Y, Nishimura N, Kitagawa K, Kaji K, Namisaki T, Yoshiji H. Effects of entecavir and tenofovir alafenamide fumarate treatment on renal function in Japanese elderly patients with chronic hepatitis B. Hepatol Res 2024; 54:252-260. [PMID: 37897705 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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AIM Entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) are considered safe nucleoside/nucleotide analogs (NA) for the kidney. This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of ETV or TAF on renal function in elderly patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Japan. METHODS The study included 246 CHB patients treated with ETV (184 patients) or TAF (62 patients) for at least 2 years. These patients were divided into two groups: those <65 years of age (130 patients) and those ≥65 years of age (116 patients). The effects of the NAs on renal functions were examined by comparing the estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) from baseline to 2 years between the two groups. RESULTS The change in eGFR from baseline to 1 or 2 years after treatment was significantly decreased in both groups. However, the amount of change at 1 and 2 years was significantly greater in the group aged ≥65 years than in the group aged <65 years. The amount of change in eGFR from baseline to 1 and 2 years after treatment was significantly greater in the group aged ≥65 years than in the group aged <65 years, regardless of the type of NA, the prior treatment history, cirrhosis/chronic hepatitis, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Additionally, logistic regression analysis showed that age ≥65 years was independently associated with a decreased eGFR after 2 years of NA treatment. CONCLUSIONS Long-term administration of NA to CHB patients over 65 years of age should be carefully monitored for renal impairment.
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- Misako Tanaka
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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Hirai T, Aoyama T, Tsuji Y, Itoh T, Matsumoto Y, Iwamoto T. Kinetic-pharmacodynamic model of warfarin for prothrombin time-international normalized ratio in Japanese patients. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2024; 90:828-836. [PMID: 37953511 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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AIMS Genotype-guided dosing algorithms can explain about half of the interindividual variability in prothrombin time-international normalized ratio (PT-INR) under warfarin treatment. This study aimed to refine a published kinetic-pharmacodynamic model and guide warfarin dosage for an optimal PT-INR based on renal function. METHODS Using a retrospective cohort of adult patients (>20 years) who were administered warfarin and underwent PT-INR measurements, we refined the kinetic-pharmacodynamic model with age and the genotypes of cytochrome P450 2C9 and vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit 1 using the PRIOR subroutine in the nonlinear-mixed-effect modelling programme. We searched the significant covariates for parameters, such as the dose rate for 50% inhibition of coagulation (EDR50 ), using a stepwise forward and backward method. Monte Carlo simulation determined a required daily dose of warfarin with a target range of PT-INR (2.0-3.0 or 1.6-2.6) based on the significant covariates. RESULTS A total of 350 patients with 2762 PT-INR measurements were enrolled (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR]: 47.5 [range: 2.6-199.0] mL/min/1.73 m2 ). The final kinetic-pharmacodynamic model showed that the EDR50 changed power functionally with body surface area, serum albumin level and eGFR. Monte Carlo simulation revealed that a lower daily dose of warfarin was required to attain the target PT-INR range as eGFR decreased. CONCLUSIONS Model-informed precision dosing of warfarin is a valuable approach for estimating its dosage in patients with renal impairment.
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- Toshinori Hirai
- Department of Pharmacy, Mie University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacometrics, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacometrics, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacometrics, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mie University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Frassetto LA, Masharani U. Effects of Alterations in Acid-Base Effects on Insulin Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2739. [PMID: 38473990 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Insulin tightly regulates glucose levels within a narrow range through its action on muscle, adipose tissue and the liver. The activation of insulin receptors activates multiple intracellular pathways with different functions. Another tightly regulated complex system in the body is acid-base balance. Metabolic acidosis, defined as a blood pH < 7.35 and serum bicarbonate < 22 mmol/L, has clear pathophysiologic consequences including an effect on insulin action. With the ongoing intake of typical acid-producing Western diets and the age-related decline in renal function, there is an increase in acid levels within the range considered to be normal. This modest increase in acidosis is referred to as "acid stress" and it may have some pathophysiological consequences. In this article, we discuss the effects of acid stress on insulin actions in different tissues.
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- Lynda A Frassetto
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Zhang F, Han Y, Zheng G, Li W. Gender Differences in the Incidence of Nephropathy and Changes in Renal Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2024; 17:943-957. [PMID: 38435634 PMCID: PMC10906732 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s451628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Purpose This research aims to examine and scrutinize gender variations in the incidence of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and the trajectory of renal function in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Patients and Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study that enrolled 1549 patients diagnosed with T2DM from May 2015 to July 2023. We separately compared the clinical characteristics of male and female participants with and without DN. We utilized the Kaplan-Meier method to examine the cumulative incidence of DN among T2DM patients of varying genders. Hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis to evaluate the correlation between various factors and the risk of DN incidence. Multiple linear regression was utilized to investigate the relationship between ΔeGFR% and each factor. Logistic regression with cubic spline function and smooth curve fitting was employed to analyze the nonlinear link between ΔeGFR% and the risk of DN among participants of different genders. Results The prevalence of DN was higher in female participants (17.31%) than in male participants (12.62%), with a significant cumulative risk ratio (1.33 [1.02-1.73], P = 0.034). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that creatinine, female gender, blood urea nitrogen, alkaline phosphatase, and total cholesterol had a significant impact on ΔeGFR% in T2DM patients, with standardized β coefficients of -0.325, -0.219, -0.164, -0.084, and 0.071, respectively. The restricted cubic spline analysis demonstrated a strong negative association between ΔeGFR% and the risk of developing DN (P < 0.001). Conclusion Both male and female patients with T2DM had a higher prevalence of DN over the 5-year follow-up period. However, women had a greater risk of developing DN and a faster decline in renal function compared to men.
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- Fan Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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Sun Y, Zhang X, Zhang M, Guo Y, Sun T, Liu M, Gao X, Liu Y, Gao Z, Chen L, Du X, Wang Y. Preliminary investigation of the effect of non-cardiac surgery on intraoperative islet and renal function: a single-center prospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1235335. [PMID: 38414619 PMCID: PMC10897010 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1235335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Background The effect of different non-cardiac surgical methods on islet and renal function remains unclear. We conducted a preliminary investigation to determine whether different surgical methods affect islet function or cause further damage to renal function. Methods In this prospective cohort study, the clinical data of 63 adult patients who underwent non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia were evaluated from February 2019 to January 2020. Patients were divided into the abdominal surgery group, the laparoscopic surgery group, and the breast cancer surgery group. The primary outcome was the difference between the effects of different surgical methods on renal function. Results Islet and renal function were not significantly different between the groups. The correlation analysis showed that hematocrit (HCT) and hemoglobin (HB) were negatively correlated with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) (p < 0.05), MAP was positively correlated with C-peptide (p < 0.05), and HCT and Hb were positively correlated with serum creatinine (SCr) (p < 0.05). Fasting insulin (FINS) and C-peptide were negatively correlated with SCr (p < 0.05), and the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was positively correlated with SCr (p < 0.05). FINS, C-peptide, HOMA-IR, and the homeostatic model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β) were positively correlated with cystatin C (Cys C) (p < 0.05). Conclusion FINS, C-peptide, and HOMA-IR had positive effects on beta-2-microglobulin (β2-MG). FINS, C-peptide, and HOMA-IR were positively correlated with Cys C and β2-Mg. While FINS and C-peptide were negatively correlated with SCr, HOMA-IR was positively correlated with SCr.
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- Yongtao Sun
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Institute of Anesthesia and Respiratory Critical Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Yidu Cloud (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Provincial Hospital), Jinan, China
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Fan B, Yokoyama M, Kobayashi M, Nakamura Y, Fujiwara M, Ishikawa Y, Fukuda S, Waseda Y, Tanaka H, Yoshida S, Fujii Y. Incidence, risk factors, and significance of 20% decrease from new baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate after radical and partial nephrectomy within 2 years. Int J Urol 2024; 31:119-124. [PMID: 37828800 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of a 20% decrease from new baseline (NB)-estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) within 2 years after radical nephrectomy (RN) and partial nephrectomy (PN) and to examine the difference in the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with or without the 20% decrease. METHODS This retrospective study included 238 patients undergoing RN and 369 undergoing PN for cT1a-cT3a renal cancer. The incidence of a 20% decrease from NB-eGFR within 2 years after RN/PN was examined and its potential risk factors including surgery type were assessed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. The development of ESRD was analyzed as an endpoint and its incidence was compared according to the presence or absence of the 20% decrease from NB-eGFR within 2 years. RESULTS Overall, the 20% decrease from NB-eGFR within 2 years was observed in 37 patients (6.1%), including 10 (4.2%) and 27 (7.3%) after RN and PN, respectively (p = 0.117). Diabetes mellitus, proteinuria, and perioperative complications were shown to be independent risk factors for the 20% decrease from NB-eGFR, while surgery type was not. During the median follow-up of 65 months, the ESRD-free survival rate at 6 years was 75.5% and 99.6% in patients with and without the 20% decrease from NB-eGFR, respectively (p < 0.001), while no significant difference was observed between patients undergoing RN and PN (98.1% and 98.7%, p = 0.561). CONCLUSIONS Because the incidence of ESRD after the 20% decrease from NB-eGFR within 2 years was as high as 24.5% at 6 years, these patients should be followed with utmost care.
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- Bo Fan
- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Sakai S, Tanaka Y, Tsukamoto Y, Kimura-Ohba S, Hesaka A, Hamase K, Hsieh CL, Kawakami E, Ono H, Yokote K, Yoshino M, Okuzaki D, Matsumura H, Fukushima A, Mita M, Nakane M, Doi M, Isaka Y, Kimura T. d -Alanine Affects the Circadian Clock to Regulate Glucose Metabolism in the Kidney. Kidney360 2024; 5:237-251. [PMID: 38098136 PMCID: PMC10914205 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Key Points d -Alanine affects the circadian clock to regulate gluconeogenesis in the kidney. d -Alanine itself has a clear intrinsic circadian rhythm, which is regulated by urinary excretion, and acts on the circadian rhythm. d -Alanine is a signal activator for circadian rhythm and gluconeogenesis through circadian transcriptional network. Background The aberrant glucose circadian rhythm is associated with the pathogenesis of diabetes. Similar to glucose metabolism in the kidney and liver, d -alanine, a rare enantiomer of alanine, shows circadian alteration, although the effect of d- alanine on glucose metabolism has not been explored. Here, we show that d- alanine acts on the circadian clock and affects glucose metabolism in the kidney. Methods The blood and urinary levels of d -alanine in mice were measured using two-dimensional high-performance liquid chromatography system. Metabolic effects of d -alanine were analyzed in mice and in primary culture of kidney proximal tubular cells from mice. Behavioral and gene expression analyses of circadian rhythm were performed using mice bred under constant darkness. Results d- Alanine levels in blood exhibited a clear intrinsic circadian rhythm. Since this rhythm was regulated by the kidney through urinary excretion, we examined the effect of d -alanine on the kidney. In the kidney, d -alanine induced the expressions of genes involved in gluconeogenesis and circadian rhythm. Treatment of d- alanine mediated glucose production in mice. Ex vivo glucose production assay demonstrated that the treatment of d -alanine induced glucose production in primary culture of kidney proximal tubular cells, where d -amino acids are known to be reabsorbed, but not in that of liver cells. Gluconeogenetic effect of d -alanine has an intraday variation, and this effect was in part mediated through circadian transcriptional network. Under constant darkness, treatment of d- alanine normalized the circadian cycle of behavior and kidney gene expressions. Conclusions d- Alanine induces gluconeogenesis in the kidney and adjusts the period of the circadian clock. Normalization of circadian cycle by d -alanine may provide the therapeutic options for life style–related diseases and shift workers.
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- Shinsuke Sakai
- Department of Nephrology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Systems Biology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Artificial Intelligence Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Advanced Data Science (ADSP), RIKEN Information R&D and Strategy Headquarters, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Academic Research (IAAR), Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hematology and Gerontorogy, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University,Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hematology and Gerontorogy, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University,Chiba, Japan
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- Laboratory of Rare Disease Information and Resource library, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (NIBIOHN), Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Genome Information Research Center, Research Institute for Microbial Disease, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Systems Biology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
- Reverse Translational Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- KAGAMI Project, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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Almansouri NE, Bakkannavar S, Faheem Y, Jaiswal A, Shergill K, Boppana K, Nath TS. Efficacy of Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor and Its Renal Outcome in Heart Failure Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials. Cureus 2024; 16:e54501. [PMID: 38516430 PMCID: PMC10955452 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and imposes a significant financial burden on healthcare systems globally. Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), a novel neuroendocrine inhibitor, is frequently used in treating HF. However, there is still limited understanding regarding how it compares to other neuroendocrine inhibitors, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEis) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). The purpose of this research is to present the most recent data regarding the efficacy and renal impact of ARNIs in the treatment of HF in comparison to ACE inhibitors and ARBs. Several large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have recently been conducted to evaluate the benefits of this drug in patients with different types of HF, regardless of their renal status. We searched multiple databases, including PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and Google Scholar, to find relevant RCTs. The efficacy outcome was a composite of the rate of death from cardiovascular causes, the frequency of HF hospitalizations (HFH), and alterations in N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels. The renal outcome was impairment of renal function. This systematic review analyzed large-scale RCTs involving 17,327 participants, with an average follow-up time of approximately 2.9 years. sacubitril/valsartan showed notable improvements compared to ACEis and ARBs in the following areas: reduction in NT-proBNP levels, prevention of further deterioration in renal function, and decreased hospitalizations for HF. Interestingly, there is no increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular causes with sacubitril or valsartan.
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- Naiela E Almansouri
- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
- Internal Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, LBY
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, IND
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- Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Beldhuis IE, Damman K. Intrarenal Venous Flow Pattern Changes in the Context of Diuretic Response: The Missing Link? JACC Heart Fail 2024; 12:319-321. [PMID: 37768243 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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- Iris E Beldhuis
- University of Groningen, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Alarcón-Barrios S, Luvián-Morales J, Castro-Eguiluz D, Delgadillo-González M, Lezcano-Velázquez BO, Arango-Bravo EA, Flores-Cisneros L, Aguiar Rosas S, Cetina-Pérez L. Chemoradiotherapy treatment with gemcitabine improves renal function in locally advanced cervical cancer patients with renal dysfunction. Curr Probl Cancer 2024; 48:101041. [PMID: 37988902 DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2023.101041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer (CC) in Mexico is diagnosed mainly in locally advanced (LACC) and advanced (ACC) stages, where ureteral obstruction is more frequent. The standard treatment for this population is concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) with cisplatin, which is nephrotoxic and could lead to further deterioration of renal function in LACC patients with renal function decline. We aimed to evaluate the effect of CCRT with Gemcitabine on renal function in LACC patients. METHODS This retrospective study included LACC patients treated with CCRT with Gemcitabine as a radiosensitizer from February 2003 to December 2018. Data were collected from medical archives and electronic records. We assessed renal function before and after CCRT treatment and analyzed the patient's response to treatment and survival. RESULTS 351 LACC patients treated were included and stratified into two groups: 198 with Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) ≥60ml/min (group A) and 153 with GFR<60ml/min (group B). An improvement in GFR was observed after CCRT in patients in group B, from 33 ml/min to 57.5 ml/min (p<0.001). Complete response was observed in 64.1% of patients in Group A and 43.8% in Group B (p<0.0001). Factors associated with increased risk of death included having a GFR of 15-29 ml/min (HR: 2.17; 1.08-4.35), having GFR<15 ml/min (HR: 3.08; 1.63-5.79), and receiving Boost treatment (HR: 2.09; 1.18-3.69). On the other hand, receiving brachytherapy is a positive predictor for OS (HR:0.51; 0.31-0.84). CONCLUSION CCRT with gemcitabine is an appropriate treatment option for patients diagnosed with LACC who present impaired renal function due to the disease's obstructive nature or other comorbidities.
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- Silvia Alarcón-Barrios
- Programa de Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, México; MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Pain Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencia y Tecnología (CONAHCyT) Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Pain Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Pain Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- MICAELA Program, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico.
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