Magnesium inhibits peritoneal calcification as a late-stage characteristic of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis.

Peritoneal calcification is a prominent feature of the later stage of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) in patients undergoing long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD). However, the pathogenesis and preventive strategy for peritoneal calcification remain unclear. Peritoneum samples from EPS patients were examined histologically.

Thyroid function in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in comparison with chronic kidney disease .

Background/methods: Thyroid function was evaluated in 14 Japanese patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) with end-stage renal disease compared with 11 chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 1+2 patients (glomerular filtration rate ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m).

Results: The serum free triiodothyronine (fT) (2.

Fluid flow stress affects peritoneal cell kinetics: possible pathogenesis of peritoneal fibrosis.

Background: Peritoneal fibrosis is an essential precursor condition to the development of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). This serious complication leads to a high mortality rate in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Although several factors, including highly concentrated glucose in the dialysis solution, are believed to be potent agents for peritoneal fibrosis, the underlying mechanism remains unclear.

Two cases of malignant hypertension with reversible diffuse leukoencephalopathy exhibiting a reversible nocturnal blood pressure "riser" pattern.

We report two cases of malignant hypertension with reversible diffuse leukoencephalopathy demonstrating a nocturnal blood pressure (BP) rising pattern ("riser" pattern). Case 1 was a 54-year-old man diagnosed with malignant hypertension who presented with diffuse leukoencephalopathy and nocturnal BP rise during the acute phase. These abnormal findings diminished after treatment of hypertension.