Hematological Parameters and Clinical Features in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.

Background: Hematological parameters like red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) were reported to be associated with inflammation, atherosclerosis, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. In this study, we evaluated RDW and MPV along with clinical features in patients with advanced CKD. We also aimed to detect clues for causative relations concerning these parameters, renal function and comorbidities.

Renal Tubular Acidosis in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Objective: Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a clinical manifestation that occurs with insufficiency in restoring bicarbonate or disruption in hydrogen ion elimination as a result of a disruption in tubulus functions, causing normal anion gap-opening metabolic acidosis. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of RTA in the largest systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient population to date.

Materials And Methods: SLE patients, who were followed up in 2 different healthcare centers, were included.

Can vasohibin-1, an endothelium-derived angiogenesis inhibitor, be a marker of endothelial dysfunction in hemodialysis patients?

Background: Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is associated with high cardiovascular disease burden in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Vasohibin-1, an endothelium-derived angiogenesis inhibitor, is essential for endothelial cell survival, therefore it may be a promising marker of ED. We aimed to investigate whether vasohibin-1 levels are associated with ED markers in HD patients.

Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Serum Sclerostin Levels in Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Objectives: Sclerostin, a peptide secreted primarily by osteocytes, suppresses osteoblast maturation, thus reducing bone formation. Here, we evaluated the relationship between sclerostin levels and osteoporosis in kidney transplant recipients.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study included 78 kidney transplantrecipients > 18 years old and at least 6 months posttransplant.

Does neutrophyl to lymphocyte ratio really predict chronic kidney disease progression?

Purpose: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an inflammatory process. In addition to increased morbidity and mortality, inflammation also contributes to the progression of CKD. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of inflammation.