The Relationship Between Renal Arterial Resistive Index (RRI) and Renal Outcomes in Patients with Resistant Hypertension.

Introduction: There is a mutual relationship between hypertension and renal failure, so that hypertension can be considered as a common finding in patients with end-stage renal disorders. Patients with persistent hypertension despite multiple medications are at high risk for adverse cardiovascular and kidney events. Some studies suggest that there is a correlation between RI and renal function in kidney diseases.

The Survey of Relationship Between Resistance Index of Renal Artery and Albuminuria in Diabetic Patients Referring to Shahid Sayyad Shirazi Hospital, 2017 to 2018.

Introduction: The Resistance Index by doppler ultrasound has been characterized as a non-invasive diagnostic method that has been well predictive of the outcome of renal function in type 2 diabetic patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between renal artery resistance index (RI) and albuminuria in diabetic patients.

Methods: This descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on diabetic patients referred to the clinic for ultrasonography.

Comparison of Gabapentin and Ketotifen in Treatment of Uremic Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients.

Objectives: Uremic pruritus is a common problem in hemodialysis patients. Several treatments have been used for decreasing itching in these patients. Gabapentin and ketotifen are two drugs used for treating uremic patients.