Female preterm indigenous Australian infants have lower renal volumes than males: A predisposing factor for end ‐stage renal disease?
ConclusionThe difference in TRV is likely to be an important risk factor for the difference in morbidity and mortality from renal disease reported between male and female Indigenous adults. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 27, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yogavijayan Kandasamy, Donna Rudd, Eugenie R Lumbers, Roger Smith Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Interaction between PLA2R1 and HLA ‐DQA1 Variants contributes to the increased genetic susceptibility to membranous nephropathy in Western China
ConclusionThere are some differences in PLA2R1 distributions in PMN patients between previous literature and our study. Our results showed that interactions between PLA2R1 and HLA ‐DQA1 alleles increased genetic susceptibility to PMN in Western China.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wei Wang, Shulei Fan, Guisen Li, Amanda Y Wang, Daqing Hong, Xiang Zhong, Li Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

“The epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in Australian general practice:NPS MedicineWise MedicineInsight dataset”
ConclusionsThe MedicineInsight dataset contains valuable and timely information about Australian patients with CKD, and provides prevalence estimates similar to those from AHS data.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Janette Radford, Alex Kitsos, Jim Stankovich, Ronald Castelino, Masuma Khanam, Matthew Jose, Gregory Peterson, Timothy Saunder, Barbara Wimmer, Tabish Razizaidi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The impact of HbA1c Trajectories on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Type 2 Diabetes
ConclusionsModerate ‐increasing HbA1c trajectory is associated with renal disease progression in patients with T2DM, independent of mean HbA1c. The deleterious effects of deteriorating HbA1c trajectory highlight the importance of achieving sustained good glycemic control in diabetes management.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Serena Low, Xiao Zhang, Jiexun Wang, Lee Ying Yeoh, Yan Lun Liu, Su Fen Ang, Tavintharan Subramaniam, Chee Fang Sum, Su Chi Lim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Associations between serum mineral metabolism parameters and mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis
ConclusionAbnormalities in mineral metabolism markers, particularly higher serum phosphate and calcium ‐phosphate product levels, at the commencement of peritoneal dialysis were independently associated with increased all‐cause and cardiovascular mortality in this cohort of peritoneal dialysis patients.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Meiju Wu, Haishan Wu, Xuan Huang, Hongjian Ye, Fengxian Huang, Xueqing Yu, Xiao Yang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

International comparison of trends in patients commencing renal replacement therapy by primary renal disease
ConclusionLarge international differences exist in the trends in incidence of RRT by primary renal disease. Mapping of these international trends is the first step in defining the causes and successful preventative measures of CKD.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 19, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vianda S Stel, Ryan Awadhpersad, Maria Pippias, Manuel Ferrer ‐Alamar, Patrik Finne, Simon D Fraser, James G Heaf, Marc H Hemmelder, Alberto Martínez‐Castelao, Johan de Meester, Runolf Palsson, Friedrich C Prischl, Mårten Segelmark, Jam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Evaluating hemodialysis patient's nutritional status: Body Mass Index or Body Cell Mass Index?
ConclusionA new combination of parameters including protein intake, albumin and BCMI demonstrated significant associations with other nutrition and inflammation parameters as well as with mortality.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 9, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ana Valente, Cristina Caetano, Telma Oliveira, Cristina Garagarza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Methylglyoxal as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
ConclusionsMG has a close clinical association with CKD. Higher MG concentrations may contribute renal function deterioration in CKD. In CKD patients, MG concentration might be useful when determining the prognosis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 8, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yuta Tezuka, Izaya Nakaya, Keisuke Nakayama, Masaaki Nakayama, Mayumi Yahata, Jun Soma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Oncology in Nephrology Comes of Age: a focus on chronic dialysis patients
Nephrology,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chi Yuen Cheung, Sydney Chi Wai Tang Source Type: research

C3 glomerulopathy in children – is there still a place for anti‐cellular immunosuppression?
Nephrology,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nika Kojc, Alenka Bahovec, Tanja Kersnik Levart Source Type: research

Elevated serum levels of PCPE1 in patients with chronic kidney disease is associated with a declining glomerular filtration rate
Nephrology,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: G ülsüm Özkan, Savaş Güzel, Reşit Volkan Atar, Çiğdem Fidan, Sonat Pınar Kara, Şükrü Ulusoy Source Type: research

Nocturnal home haemodialysis: the 17 ‐year experience of a single Australian dialysis service
Nephrology,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shi Zhou Choo, Emily J. See, Rosemary E. Simmonds, Christine A. Somerville, John W.M. Agar Source Type: research

Health related quality of life following kidney and simultaneous pancreas kidney transplantation
Nephrology,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - November 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Theepika Rajkumar, Shenaaz Mazid, Mirna Vucak ‐Dzumhur, Tanya M Sykes, Grahame J Elder Source Type: research

Issue Information
Nephrology,Volume 23, Issue 11, Page 965-968, November 2018. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - October 26, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

A unique case of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis following dexamethasone/bortezomib/thalidomide treatment for myeloma
Nephrology,Volume 23, Issue 11, Page 1065-1067, November 2018. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - October 26, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ugo Vertolli, Tamara Berno, Marcello Riva, Fausto Adami, Annalisa Angelini, Lorenzo A Cal ò Source Type: research