Publications by authors named "Faheemuddin A Ahmed"
Immunoglobulin M nephropathy (IgMN) is a primary glomerulonephritis which is characterized by variable degrees of morphological features ranging from minimal glomerular involvement to segmental or global sclerosis. No specific treatment is known to date for this disease because of uncertainties in etiopathogenesis. The mainstay treatment for this disease has been corticosteroids, which has varying degrees of resistance ranging from 0% to 50%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCompared to younger individuals, the prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in elders is notably higher. While renal replacement therapy, usually with hemodialysis, is accepted therapy in younger patients with ESRD, decisions regarding the treatment of advanced kidney disease in the elderly population are more complex, secondary to the physiologic changes of aging, concurrent geriatric syndromes, and varying goals of care. Evaluation for possible initiation of dialysis in geriatric patients should be multidisciplinary in nature and patient-focused, including a consideration of physical, cognitive, and social function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe population in the United States is aging and presents many challenges in the healthcare world. According to the report released by United States Census Bureau in June 2017, there are around 50 million residents aged 65 years and over as of 2016. Among the multiple healthcare challenges, kidney disease is a significant one because of its high burden, high cost and low awareness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: We studied the association of inflammatory biomarkers including C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Methods: We conducted a case-control study among 201 CKD patients and 201 community-based controls in the greater New Orleans area. CKD was defined as estimated-glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.