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Extended infusion of rituximab combined with steroids is effective in inducing remission and reducing relapse in adult minimal change disease
Diankun Liu, Zhanmei Zhou, Mengyi Wang, Sheng Nie, Jun Li, Bianxiang Hu, Wenjuan He, Guobao Wang and Jun Ai
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02437-4
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:242
Minimal change disease is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults. Higher relapse rate put patients at risk of steroids toxicity due to long-term exposure. Rituximab has been suggested to maintain long time remission and withdraw steroids and other immunosuppressants with fewer adverse events. However, optimal dose and dosing interval have not been explored.
Implementation and effectiveness of an intensive education program on phosphate control among hemodialysis patients: a non-randomized, single-arm, single-center trial
Jinmei Yin, Jun Yin, Rongli Lian, Peiqiu Li and Jing Zheng
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02441-8
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:243
Hyperphosphatemia is a common complication in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Patients’ adherence to phosphorus control can be improved by consistent education. However, few studies have focused on the model construction and effects of health education on phosphate control for hemodialysis patients.
Regional citrate anticoagulation “non-shock” protocol with pre-calculated flow settings for patients with at least 6?L/hour liver citrate clearance
Lenar Yessayan, Ryann Sohaney, Vidhit Puri, Benjamin Wagner, Amy Riddle, Sharon Dickinson, Lena Napolitano, Michael Heung, David Humes and Balazs Szamosfalvi
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02443-6
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:244
Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) for the prevention of clotting of the extracorporeal blood circuit during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) has been employed in limited fashion because of the complexity and complications associated with certain protocols. Hypertonic citrate infusion to achieve circuit anticoagulation results in variable systemic citrate- and sodium load and increases the risk of citrate accumulation and hypernatremia. The practice of “single starting calcium infusion rate for all patients” puts patients at risk for clinically significant hypocalcemia if filter effluent calcium losses exceed replacement. A fixed citrate to blood flow ratio, personalized effluent and pre-calculated calcium infusion dosing based on tables derived through kinetic analysis enable providers to use continuous veno-venous hemo-diafiltration (CVVHDF)-RCA in patients with liver citrate clearance of at least 6?L/h.
Comprehensive analysis of diabetic nephropathy expression profile based on weighted gene co-expression network analysis algorithm
Alieh Gholaminejad, Mohammad Fathalipour and Amir Roointan
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02447-2
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:245
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the major complication of diabetes mellitus, and leading cause of end-stage renal disease. The underlying molecular mechanism of DN is not yet completely clear. The aim of this study was to analyze a DN microarray dataset using weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) algorithm for better understanding of DN pathogenesis and exploring key genes in the disease progression.
Chronic kidney disease: prevalence and association with handgrip strength in a cross-sectional study
Yang Cheng, Min Liu, Yu Liu, Haifeng Xu, Xiaotian Chen, Hui Zheng, Xiaojun Wu, Zhixiang Shen and Chong Shen
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02452-5
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:246
Poor physical function is strongly associated with mortality and poor clinical outcomes in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Handgrip strength (HGS) is an important index for physical function in the general population, and the association between HGS and CKD is worth investigating.
Serum uric acid is associated with coronary artery calcification in early chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study
Miyeun Han, Hyunsuk Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Eunjeong Kang, Yong-Soo Kim, Kyu Hun Choi, Soo Wan Kim, Curie Ahn and Kook-Hwan Oh
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02463-2
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:247
Although uric acid (UA) is regarded as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, whether UA is an independent risk factor contributing to coronary artery calcification in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not well known. We evaluated whether UA level is associated with coronary artery calcium (CAC) score in a predialysis CKD cohort.
Clinicopathological and prognostic study of IgA-dominant postinfectious glomerulonephritis
Ziyuan Huang, Bo Chen, Ying Zhou, Yan Liang, Wenxian Qiu, Yinqiu Lv, Xiaokai Ding, Ji Zhang and Chaosheng Chen
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02462-3
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:248
The clinicopathological and prognostic features of IgA-dominant postinfectious glomerulonephritis and its difference from the primary IgA nephropathy remains to be investigated.
Hepatic cysteine sulphinic acid decarboxylase depletion and defective taurine metabolism in a rat partial nephrectomy model of chronic kidney disease
Nima Abbasian, Maryam Ghaderi-Najafabadi, Emma Watson, Jeremy Brown, Li Yu si, Debbie Bursnall, Izabella Pawluczyk, Anne-Marie Seymour and Alan Bevington
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02442-7
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:250
Taurine depletion occurs in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). In contrast, in the absence of CKD, plasma taurine is reported to increase following dietary L-glutamine supplementation. This study tested the hypothesis that taurine biosynthesis decreases in a rat CKD model, but is rectified by L-glutamine supplementation.
Severe restless legs syndrome in a family with Alport syndrome
Davide Sparasci, Andrea Rossinelli, Raffaele Ferri, Pietro Cippà, Andrea Rinaldi and Mauro Manconi
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02455-2
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:249
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sleep-related movement disorder characterized by an urge to move the legs during inactivity, especially at evening-night. RLS is highly prevalent in patients with kidney failure and have an impact on quality of life, mood, sleep quality and overall on compliance to the dialysis. Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare inherited disease, predominantly X-linked, secondary to mutations in genes encoding ?3, ?4 or ?5 chains of type IV collagen, and characterized by hematuria, chronic kidney disease, neurosensory deafness, and lenticonus.
Renal transplantation after recovery from COVID-19 - a case report with implications for transplant programs in the face of the ongoing corona-pandemic
Katharina Tuschen, Johanna Anders, Amin Elfanish, Verena Schildgen, Oliver Schildgen, Jan Ulrich Becker and Alexander Weidemann
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02448-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:251
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has major impacts on both patients and healthcare systems worldwide, thus creating new realities. Patients on maintenance dialysis listed for renal transplantation are a vulnerable subgroup with many comorbidities and recurring contacts with the healthcare system. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic transplant numbers have dropped considerably, further increasing waiting times in this high-risk population. On the other hand, knowledge of the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised patients, development and persistence of neutralising antibodies in such patients is just emerging. It is unclear how best to address the dilemma of postponing the life-saving transplantation.
Complement activation and blockade in massive post-partum haemorrhage, thrombotic microangiopathy and acute kidney injury: a case report
G. Guzzo, S. Kissling, G. Pantaleo, M. Pascual, S. Sadallah and D. Teta
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02456-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:252
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)-mediated acute kidney injury (AKI) following massive haemorrhage is a rare but severe complication of the post-partum period. It is associated with a poor renal prognosis and a high risk of end-stage kidney disease. Complement activation may occur in this picture. However, whether complement activation, and thus complement blockade, may be critically relevant in this setting is unknown.
Recurrent membranous nephropathy with a possible alteration in the etiology: a case report
Ayumi Matsumoto, Isao Matsui, Keiji Mano, Hitoshi Mizuno, Yusuke Katsuma, Seiichi Yasuda, Karin Shimada, Kazunori Inoue, Takashi Oki, Tadashi Hanai, Keiko Kojima, Tetsuya Kaneko and Yoshitaka Isaka
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02457-0
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:253
Phospholipase A2 receptor 1 (PLA2R1) and thrombospondin type-1 domain-containing 7A (THSD7A) are the two major pathogenic antigens for membranous nephropathy (MN). It has been reported that THSD7A-associated MN has a higher prevalence of comorbid malignancy than PLA2R1-associated MN. Here we present a case of MN whose etiology might change from idiopathic to malignancy-associated MN during the patient’s clinical course.
The LIFT trial: study protocol for a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of K+-binder Lokelma for maximisation of RAAS inhibition in CKD patients with heart failure
Daniel Murphy, Irina Chis Ster, Juan-Carlos Kaski, Lisa Anderson and Debasish Banerjee
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02439-2
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:254
CKD is common in heart failure (HF) and associated with morbidity and mortality, yet life-prolonging medications such as renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors (RAASi) are underused due to risk of hyperkalaemia. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) is a potassium-binding medication that has been shown to reduce incidence of hyperkalaemia in CKD, non-CKD, and HF populations, which we propose will support maximisation of RAASi therapy.
Correction to: Hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by sea anemone sting: a case report
A. Young Kim, Kyu Hyang Cho, Seok Hui Kang, Jong Won Park, Jun Young Do and Min Kyoung Kim
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02446-3
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:255
Cannulation technique and complications in arteriovenous fistulas: a Swedish Renal Registry-based cohort study
Karin Staaf, Anders Fernstr?m and Fredrik Uhlin
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02458-z
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:256
The four cannulation techniques, rope ladder (RL), area puncture (AP), buttonhole with blunt needles (BHb), and buttonhole with sharp needles (BHs), affects the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in different ways. The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between the different cannulation techniques and the occurrence of AVF complications.
Differences in the clinical presentation, management, and in-hospital outcomes of acute aortic dissection in patients with and without end-stage renal disease
Jiahe Xie, Shan Zeng, Long Xie, Rongming Ding, Jing Hu, Hong Zeng, Weiling Lu, Yuhua Hu, Qingrui Li, Gaojun Zhong, Shiju Zhou, Ziyou Liu, Yulin Liao, Yiming Zhong and Dongming Xie
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02432-9
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:257
Few studies have evaluated the clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) presenting with acute aortic dissection (AAD) in real-world clinical practice. Thus, this study investigated the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of AAD patients with ESRD.
Simultaneous heart-kidney transplantation results in respectable long-term outcome but a high rate of early kidney graft loss in high-risk recipients – a European single center analysis
Oliver Beetz, Juliane Thies, Clara A. Weigle, Fabio Ius, Michael Winkler, Christoph Bara, Nicolas Richter, Jürgen Klempnauer, Gregor Warnecke, Axel Haverich, Murat Avsar and Gerrit Grannas
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02430-x
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:258
In spite of renal graft shortage and increasing waiting times for transplant candidates, simultaneous heart and kidney transplantation (HKTx) is an increasingly performed procedure established for patients with combined end-stage cardiac and renal failure. Although data on renal graft outcome in this setting is limited, reports on reduced graft survival in comparison to solitary kidney transplantation (KTx) have led to an ongoing discussion of adequate organ utilization.
Health literacy level in a various nephrology population from Québec: predialysis clinic, in-centre hemodialysis and home dialysis; a transversal monocentric observational study
Annabel Boyer, Yannick Begin, Julie Dupont, Mathieu Rousseau-Gagnon, Nicolas Fernandez, Maryam Demian, David Simonyan, Mohsen Agharazii and Fabrice Mac-Way
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02464-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:259
Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to gain access to, use, and understand health information and services in order to maintain a good health. It is especially important in nephrology due to the complexity of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study sought to define health literacy levels in patients followed in predialysis clinic, in-center dialysis (ICHD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD).
Caffeine-induced hypokalemia: a case report
Min Jee Han, Su-Hyun Kim, Jung-ho Shin and Jin Ho Hwang
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02465-0
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:260
With an increase in the global popularity of coffee, caffeine is one of the most consumed ingredients of modern times. However, the consumption of massive amounts of caffeine can lead to severe hypokalemia.
Atypical histological abnormalities in an adult patient with nephronophthisis harboring NPHP1 deletion: a case report
Maiko Akira, Hitoshi Suzuki, Arisa Ikeda, Masako Iwasaki, Daisuke Honda, Hisatsugu Takahara, Hisaki Rinno, Shigeki Tomita and Yusuke Suzuki
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02466-z
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:261
Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is a chronic tubular interstitial disorder that exhibits an autosomal recessive genetic form and causes progressive renal failure in children. Patients with NPHP rarely show urinary abnormalities, edema, or hypertension. Thus, NPHP is often detected only when renal failure becomes advanced. NPHP can be divided into three types based on the age of end-stage renal failure, i.e., infant type (approximately 5?years old), juvenile type (approximately 13–14?years old), and adolescent type (approximately 19?years old). Here, we report a case of NPHP diagnosed by genetic analysis at 26?years of age with atypical histological abnormalities.
An anastomosing hemangioma mimicking a renal cell carcinoma in a kidney transplant recipient: a case report
Chang Seong Kim, Soo Jin Na Choi, Sung-Sun Kim, Sang Heon Suh, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma and Soo Wan Kim
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02467-y
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:262
Although anastomosing hemangiomas are very rare and benign vascular neoplasms, these tumors are more common among patients with end-stage kidney disease. Incidental finding of these tumors in the kidney or adrenal gland has been reported. Herein, we describe a case in which an anastomosing hemangioma was misdiagnosed as a renal cell carcinoma before kidney transplant.
What are the information needs and concerns of individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease? Results of an online survey using Facebook and social listening analysis
Tiffany Ma and Kelly Lambert
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02472-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:263
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a hereditary disorder that has no cure and can result in end stage kidney failure. Searching for health information online and via social media is a common phenomenon in many medical conditions. However, no recent studies have documented the information needs, online behaviours, and concerns of people with PKD. The aim of this study was to explore the information needs of individuals with PKD and their carers by documenting (i) the information needs (ii) online information health seeking behaviours (iii) the perceived challenges of living with PKD and (iv) dietary concerns.
Proton-pump inhibitor vs. H2-receptor blocker use and overall risk of CKD progression
Liza Cholin, Tarek Ashour, Ali Mehdi, Jonathan J. Taliercio, Remy Daou, Susana Arrigain, Jesse D. Schold, George Thomas, Joseph Nally, Nazih L. Nakhoul and Georges N. Nakhoul
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02449-0
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:264
The relationship between proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression remains controversial. Specifically, there is a lack of data evaluating renal outcomes in established CKD patients. The aim of our study is to determine the risk of progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or death amongst CKD patients on PPI, histamine-2 receptor blocker (H2B), or no anti-acid therapy.
Renal recipients’ knowledge and self-efficacy during first year after implementing an evidence based educational intervention as routine care at the transplantation clinic
Kristin Hjorthaug Urstad, Astrid Klopstad Wahl, Torbj?rn Moum, Eivind Engebretsen and Marit Helen Andersen
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02468-x
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:265
Following an implementation plan based on dynamic dialogue between researchers and clinicians, this study implemented an evidence-based patient education program (tested in an RCT) into routine care at a clinical transplant center. The aim of this study was to investigate renal recipients’ knowledge and self-efficacy during first year the after the intervention was provided in an everyday life setting.
Can remote ischemic preconditioning counteract the renal functional deterioration attributable to partial nephrectomy under warm ischemia? Results of an animal study
Tuna Till Mut, ?mer Acar, Ayse Armutlu, Said Incir, Annemarie Uhlig, Lale A. Ertuglu, Melis ?zel, Ali Cihan Taskin, Dilek Ertoy Baydar, Mehmet Kanbay and Tar?k Esen
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02359-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:266
To investigate if remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) can offer any renoprotective value by counteracting the deleterious effect of partial nephrectomy (PN) under warm ischemia on renal function.
Eculizumab in gemcitabine-induced thrombotic microangiopathy: experience of the French thrombotic microangiopathies reference centre
Maximilien Grall, Florence Daviet, Noémie Jourde Chiche, François Provot, Claire Presne, Jean-Philippe Coindre, Claire Pouteil-Noble, Alexandre Karras, Dominique Guerrot, Arnaud François, Ygal Benhamou, Agnès Veyradier, Véronique Frémeaux-Bacchi, Paul Coppo and Steven Grangé
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02470-3
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:267
Gemcitabine is a broadly prescribed chemotherapy, the use of which can be limited by renal adverse events, including thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA).
Primary membranous glomerulonephritis with negative serum PLA2R in haemophilia A successfully managed with rituximab – case report and review of the literature
Nicholas Meyer, Wendy Cooper, Paul Kirwan, Roger Garsia, Scott Dunkley and David M. Gracey
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02475-y
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:268
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cause a wide range of glomerular pathologies. In people with haemophilia, transfusion-associated infections with these viruses are common and definitive pathological diagnosis in this population is complicated by the difficulty of safely obtaining a renal biopsy. Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a common cause of adult onset nephrotic syndrome occurring in both primary and secondary forms. Primary MN is associated with podocyte autoantibodies, predominantly against phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R). Secondary disease is often associated with viral infection; however, infrequently with HIV or HCV. Distinguishing these entities from each other and other viral glomerular disease is vital as treatment strategies are disparate.
Community- versus hospital-acquired acute kidney injury in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Jack S Bell, Benjamin D James, Saif Al-Chalabi, Lynne Sykes, Philip A Kalra and Darren Green
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02471-2
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:269
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a recognised complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), yet the reported incidence varies widely and the associated risk factors are poorly understood.
Achieved blood pressure post-acute kidney injury and risk of adverse outcomes after AKI: A prospective parallel cohort study
Ian McCoy, Sandeep Brar, Kathleen D. Liu, Alan S. Go, Raymond K. Hsu, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Steven G. Coca, Amit X. Garg, Jonathan Himmelfarb, T. Alp Ikizler, James Kaufman, Paul L. Kimmel, Julie B. Lewis, Chirag R. Parikh, Edward D. Siew, Lorraine B. Ware…
doi : 10.1186/s12882-021-02480-1
BMC Nephrology 2021 22:270
There has recently been considerable interest in better understanding how blood pressure should be managed after an episode of hospitalized AKI, but there are scant data regarding the associations between blood pressure measured after AKI and subsequent adverse outcomes. We hypothesized that among AKI survivors, higher blood pressure measured three months after hospital discharge would be associated with worse outcomes. We also hypothesized these associations between blood pressure and outcomes would be similar among those who survived non-AKI hospitalizations.
