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    FapUNIFESP (SciELO) ; 2007
    In:  Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica Vol. 31, No. 3 ( 2007-12), p. 291-295
    In: Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica, FapUNIFESP (SciELO), Vol. 31, No. 3 ( 2007-12), p. 291-295
    Abstract: An environment was built on the Internet for discussing clinical cases on the website of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (http://www.sbn.org.br). The aim of this work is to present the operation of this system and the improvements made since its introduction in September 2001. Up to the present moment, 62 cases have been published and diagnosed. All of them are stored in the website for consultation without any previous registration. The Internet also proved to be a promising environment for clinical-pathological discussion for allowing the participation of professionals from distant centers and without local conditions for this kind of activity of great importance for continuing education in Medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0100-5502
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
    Publication Date: 2007
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    In: Laboratory Investigation, Elsevier BV, Vol. 98, No. 6 ( 2018-06), p. 773-782
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0023-6837
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2018
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    Wiley ; 2009
    In:  Hemodialysis International Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2009-01), p. 38-42
    In: Hemodialysis International, Wiley, Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2009-01), p. 38-42
    Abstract: Pruritus is still one of the most common and disturbing symptoms of end‐stage renal disease. The objective of this study is to analyze the prevalence of pruritus in hemodialysis patients and the possible factors implicated in its genesis. In a cross‐sectional study, 101 patients on hemodialysis at our center were screened for pruritus. The relationship of various factors with pruritus was evaluated. Of the 101 patients included, 31(30.7%) had pruritus at the time of examination. Patients with pruritus were significantly older than those without pruritus (P=0.0027). Pruritus tended to be more prevalent in patients undergoing dialysis 3 times a week than in those undergoing daily dialysis, but the difference did not reach statistical significance (P=0.0854). Lower transferrin saturation levels were found in patients with pruritus than in those without pruritus (P=0.0144). C‐reactive protein levels were significantly higher in patients with pruritus than in those without pruritus (P=0.0013). There was no significant difference between the groups in the levels of the other inflammatory biomarkers measured. However, there was a tendency toward a correlation between the levels of α‐1‐glycoprotein and the intensity of pruritus (P=0.0834). Our results suggest a possible relationship of the inflammatory response upregulation to pruritus. Additionally, there was a positive relationship between pruritus and iron deficiency, possibly associated with inflammatory elevation of hepcidin. A better understanding of the factors implicated in the genesis of pruritus related to end‐stage renal disease is crucial in the development of more effective treatments for this symptom.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1492-7535 , 1542-4758
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2009
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    Wiley ; 2022
    In:  Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis Vol. 26, No. 1 ( 2022-02), p. 197-204
    In: Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, Wiley, Vol. 26, No. 1 ( 2022-02), p. 197-204
    Abstract: Peritoneal equilibration test (PET) is the gold standard for evaluating peritoneal transport, and measurement of the drain volume after 4‐h dwell time with glucose 4.25% is a simple means of evaluating failure of ultrafiltration. The study objective was to verify if the measurement of the volume drained after 4 h dwell of icodextrin at 7.5% (ICO), has a better correlation with the parameters of PET. Patients in a peritoneal dialysis program ( N  = 35) underwent three procedures: PET; determination of the drain volume after a 4‐h dwell with glucose 4.25%; and determination of the drain volume after a 4‐h dwell with ICO. Among patients who were classified as high transporters, the ultrafiltration volume was greater after ICO use. The ICO ultrafiltration volume correlated negatively with the ratio between the 4‐ and 0‐h dialysate glucose concentrations (D4/D0 ratio, r  = −0.579; P  = 0.002), correlating positively with the dialysate‐to‐plasma ratio for creatinine (D/PCr ratio, r  = 0.474; P  = 0.002). For ICO, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.867 and 0.792 for the D/PCr and D4/D0 ratios ( P   〈  0.0001 and P  = 0.004, respectively), compared with 0.738 and 0.710 for glucose 4.25% ( P  = 0.020 and P  = 0.041, respectively). A cut‐off volume of 141 mL discriminated high/high‐average transporters from low/low‐average transporters. Volume drained after ICO use better predicts peritoneal transport patterns than does that drained after the use of glucose 4.25%.
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    ISSN: 1744-9979 , 1744-9987
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Blood Purification, S. Karger AG, Vol. 49, No. 1-2 ( 2020), p. 8-15
    Abstract: 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD) exhibit increased levels of uremic toxins, which are associated with poor outcomes. Recently, new dialysis membranes have allowed clearance of solutes with higher molecular weight, without significant albumin losses high-retention-onset-HD (HRO-HD). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Prospective crossover trial, in which 16 prevalent patients switched from high-flux HD (HF-HD) to online hemodiafiltration (olHDF) and HRO-HD for 4 weeks. The following variables were evaluated: pre- and post-dialysis serum concentrations of albumin, urea, phosphate (P), beta-2 microglobulin (β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M), and total mass (TM) extraction and dialyzer clearance of urea, P, and β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Comparing HF-HD, olHDF, and HRO-HD, respectively, there were no differences regarding pre-dialysis serum concentrations of albumin (3.94 ± 0.36, 4.06 ± 0.22, and 3.93 ± 0.41 g/dL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.495), urea (166 ± 29, 167 ± 30, and 164 ± 27 mg/dL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.971), P (4.9 ± 2.1, 5.2 ± 1.6, and 4.9 ± 2.1 mg/dL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.879), and β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M (31.3 ± 7.1, 32.6 ± 8.6, and 33.7 ± 5.9 µg/mL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.646). β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M clearance was significantly lower in HF-HD in comparison to both olHDF and HRO-HD: 43 (37–53) versus 64 (48–85) mL/min, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.013, and 69 (58–86) mL/min, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.015, respectively. Post-dialysis β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M serum concentration was higher in HF-HD in comparison to olHDF and HRO-HD: 11.6 (9.6–12.4) vs. 5.7 (4.5–7.0) µg/mL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.001, and 5.6 (5.3–7.6) µg/mL, 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 = 0.001, respectively. TM extraction of urea, P, and β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M were similar across the 3 dialysis modalities. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 olHDF and HRO-HD were superior to HF-HD regarding β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M clearance, leading to lower post-dialysis β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 M levels.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0253-5068 , 1421-9735
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2020
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    In: Blood Purification, S. Karger AG, Vol. 25, No. 3 ( 2007), p. 233-241
    Abstract: 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 Kidney transplant (Tx) patients present a reduced cardiovascular (CV) mortality in comparison to the dialysis population, but in comparison to the general population, it is still several-fold higher. 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 We studied risk factors for CV disease in a group of 38 patients (50% males, median age 36 years) who underwent a living donor Tx at the baseline and after 3 ± 1 and 9 ± 2 months. 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 The prevalence of overweight increased from 26 to 54% after Tx (p 〈 0.001). The mean systolic blood pressure decreased significantly after the Tx (148 ± 27.6 vs. 126 ± 12.7 mm Hg). There was a significant increase in LDL (97 ± 30 vs. 114 ± 35) and hematocrit (33.8 ± 4.4 to 42 ± 5.7%) levels and a significant reduction in fibrinogen levels (394 ± 91 vs. 366 ± 100 mg/dl) after 9 months as compared to the baseline. Obesity and dislipidemia were significantly correlated with inflammation. Significant changes in left ventricle mass index (293 ± 116 vs. 241 ± 96) were observed after the Tx. Patients with a low glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the follow-up evaluation presented higher LDL (128 ± 7 vs. 99 ± 7 mg/dl; p 〈 0.05) and higher fibrinogen levels (399 ± 21 vs. 332 ± 22 mg/dl; p 〈 0.05) compared to patients with a high GFR. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 Most of the risk factors analyzed (particularly the uremia-related) improved after the renal Tx, which could justify the positive impact of Tx on the development of CV disease. Inflammation and dyslipidemia were related to renal dysfunction after the Tx, suggesting that complete restoration of renal function may have an impact on reducing CV mortality in CKD patients treated with renal Tx.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0253-5068 , 1421-9735
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2007
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    In: American Journal of Nephrology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 26, No. 1 ( 2006), p. 59-66
    Abstract: 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 An elevated serum level of acute-phase inflammatory markers is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that elevated acute-phase inflammatory markers are directly associated with the different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 We evaluated the relationship between serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -acid glycoprotein (α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP), as well as the renal function in 224 adult patients with CKD (mean age 56.6 years, 46% male, and 40% diabetics), stratified according to the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (based on the National Kidney Foundation/Kidney Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiatives), and in 94 hemodialysis patients. 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 The mean hsCRP was 8.2 ± 12.1 mg/l, and hsCRP levels were 〉 5 mg/l in 44.4% of the patients; α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP levels were 〉 125 mg/dl in 33.3% of the patients. Mean hsCRP and α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP were significantly higher in more severe stages of CKD. A weak inverse relationship was found between GFR and serum hsCRP (r = –0.2205; p = 0.0006) and between GFR and serum α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP (r = –0.3266; p 〈 0.0001). There was a correlation between hsCRP and α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP (r = 0.3417; p 〈 0.0001). No significant differences were detected between patients with CKD and those undergoing hemodialysis concerning hsCRP (8.2 ± 12.1 vs. 6.8 ± 7.4 mg/l; p = 0.2980) and α 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 -AGP (116.3 ± 42.5 vs. 117.2 ± 37.9 mg/dl; p = 0.8590). However, the level of hsCRP was significantly reduced in hemodialysis patients compared with patients with stage 5 predialytic disease (12.1 ± 13.9 to 6.8 ± 7.4 mg/l; p = 0.005). More patients with stage 5 predialytic CKD had an elevated hsCRP serum level compared with patients on hemodialysis (64.7 vs. 37.9%; χ 〈 sup 〉 2 〈 /sup 〉 = 6.230, p 〈 0.01). 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 Approximately 50% of patients with CKD – even in the early phase of renal failure – exhibit an activated acute-phase response, which is closely related to the stages of CKD. Hemodialysis may partially correct the inflammatory process present in the immediate predialysis phase of CKD.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0250-8095 , 1421-9670
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2006
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    In: American Journal of Nephrology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 29, No. 6 ( 2009), p. 493-500
    Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients on maintenance hemodialysis. However, the factors associated with the origin of OSA as well as the cardiovascular consequences in this population are not completely understood. We evaluated, by standard overnight polysomnography, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) monitoring and echocardiography in 30 patients (14 males, age 34 ± 11 years, BMI 23.2 ± 5.2) – 15 on short daily hemodialysis (SDH) and 15 matched patients on conventional hemodialysis (CHD). The hemodialysis dose (standard Kt/V) was higher in patients on SDH than on CHD (p = 0.001). OSA (apnea-hypopnea index 〉 5 events/h) was present in 13 patients (43%). Patients with OSA were predominantly males (77 vs. 44%), presented a higher BMI (25.5 ± 6.2 vs. 21.5 ± 3.6), a larger neck circumference (38 ± 1 vs. 34 ± 1 cm) and a lower Kt/V (2.6 ± 0.3 vs. 2.2 ± 0.1) than patients with no OSA (p 〈 0.05). Neck circumference and lower Kt/V were independently associated with OSA on multivariate analysis. No patient with Kt/V 〉 2.5 (n = 10) presented OSA. On the other hand, hypertensive patients with OSA needed more BP control pills (p = 0.03). Despite similar BP control, patients with OSA presented a higher interventricular septum thickness (11.5 ± 0.5 vs. 9.9 ± 0.3 mm; p = 0.011). In conclusion, among patients on maintenance hemodialysis, the traditional risk factors for OSA are present and interact with hemodialysis efficiency. Among these patients, OSA is associated with difficult BP control and heart remodeling suggesting that OSA may contribute to poor cardiovascular outcome.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0250-8095 , 1421-9670
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2009
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  • 9
    In: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research, S. Karger AG, Vol. 43, No. 6 ( 2018), p. 1699-1705
    Abstract: 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background/Aims: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has gained interest over the last decade as a viable option for early start dialysis. It is still unknown if shorter break-in periods and less time for proper patient evaluation and training could influence technique survival in comparison to planned-start PD. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 A prospective and observational study that compared technique survival in a cohort of patients who started either early or planned PD. Early start PD was defined as break-in period from 3 to 14 days with no previous nephrologist follow-up or patient training. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 A total of 154 patients were included (40 as early start PD), followed by a median time of 381 days. Comparing early vs. planned-start PD, groups were similar concerning age 56 (40; 70) vs. 48 (32; 63) years, p=0.071, body mass index (BMI) 23.3 ± 4.2 vs. 23.8 ± 4.0 kg/m 〈 sup 〉 2 〈 /sup 〉 , p=0.567 and male gender (60 vs. 48%, p=0.201), respectively. Comparing early vs. planned-start groups, there were no differences regarding PD dropout for peritonitis (7.5 vs. 11.4%, p=0.764), catheter dysfunction (12.5 vs. 17.5%, p=0.619) and patient burnout (0 vs. 4.4%, p=0.328), respectively. Less patients in early start group quit PD for peritoneal membrane failure in comparison to planned-start group (2.5 vs. 16.7%, p=0.026). In multivariate cox-regression analysis, the only factors independently associated with technique failure were BMI & #x3e; 25 kg/m² (p=0.033) and Diabetes Mellitus (p=0.013), whereas no differences regarding early vs. planned-PD start were observed (p=0.184). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Despite the adverse scenario for initiating dialysis, early start PD had similar outcomes in comparison to planned-start PD in long-term follow-up.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1420-4096 , 1423-0143
    Language: English
    Publisher: S. Karger AG
    Publication Date: 2018
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    In: Journal of Nephrology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 25, No. 1 ( 2012), p. 90-95
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1121-8428
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2012
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