A Prospective Observational Study of Renal Involvement in Hematological Malignancies.

Patients with hematological malignancies (HMs) are at high risk of infections and comorbidities that substantially increase the occurrence of renal failure. Thus, the management of renal dysfunction in patients with HMs is crucial. The current study aimed to determine the incidence of renal involvement in patients with HMs and analyze their clinical profile in the context of renal disorders.

Clinico-biochemical Profile of Biopsy-proven Minimal Change Disease in Adults from a Tertiary Care Center in South India.

Minimal change disease (MCD) is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome (NS) in children, and in adults, it contributes to 10%-25% of NS. MCD in adults follows a slightly different course associated with increased incidence of steroid resistance, hematuria, and HTN. This is a prospective-record analysis study aimed to analyze the profile of MCD in adults, response to treatment, and relapse rates.

Non-diabetic Kidney Disease in Diabetic Population: A Single-Center Study From South India.

Introduction: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the commonest cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease worldwide, consequently it has become an important productive implication to the healthcare system. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of non-DKD (NDKD) in diabetic patients from south India.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of NDKD in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital from south India and also to analyze clinical clues to establish a diagnosis of NDKD.

Unusual presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus is a rare distinctive subepidermal blistering disorder that can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is histologically characterized by a neutrophil-predominant infiltrate in the subepidermal region with deposition of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM), C3, and auto-antibodies against collagen VII. Herein, we report a case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with bullous SLE and Class III lupus nephritis, which is extremely rare at this age.

Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury: An analysis of 165 cases.

Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) contributes to 3-7% of overall acute kidney injury (AKI) cases in Indian subcontinent. The aim of this study was to determine the outcomes of PRAKI and risk factors associated with renal injury and maternal mortality. One hundred and sixty-five patients with PRAKI, seen at M.

Idiopathic erythrocytosis in IgA nephropathy.

We report a case of idiopathic erythrocytosis in a 31-year-old male who was incidentally detected to have hypertension during his preemployment checkup. Urine routine showed proteinuria and hematuria. Biochemical parameters revealed raised serum creatinine, and histological findings of the renal biopsy showed IgAN.

Bacteriological Quality of Treated Water and Dialysate in Haemodialysis Unit of A Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: Haemodialysis is one of the treatment modalities for patients suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD). Dialysis patients are exposed to large volumes of water for production of dialysis fluids. Treated water and dialysate come in direct contact with the patient's bloodstream.

Unusual fungal infections in renal transplant recipients.

Fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. The causative agent and the risk factors differ depending on the period after the kidney transplant. Also the incidence varies according to the geographical area.

Prevalence of medication-related problems among patients with renal compromise in an Indian hospital.

What Is Known And Objective: Patients suffering from renal dysfunction often have multiple medical conditions either as a cause or as a consequence of their renal disease. These patients receive an average of 10-12 medications daily leading to complex dosing schedules and are more likely to develop medication-related problems (MRPs). The objectives of this study were to determine the nature and extent of MRPs in renally compromised patients and to explore the potential clinical significance of the MRPs.

An assessment of the quality of life in hemodialysis patients using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.

A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of hemodialysis patients. An attempt was made to compare the QOL of hemodialysis patients with the QOL of the general population, renal transplant patients, and patients with a chronic disease, in this case, asthma. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life.

Subclavian vein catheters for haemodialysis with and without a subcutaneous tunnel.

We have retrospectively analysed the usefulness of a subcutaneous tunnel in patients undergoing haemodialysis through a double lumen subclavian catheter; 194 catheters were used in 145 patients. In 105 patients a subcutaneous tunnel was created. Entry site infection was significantly higher in the no tunnel group (30%; P < 0.

Short term study on relative merits of acetate and bicarbonate dialysis.

We did a double blind, crossover, prospective study comparing bicarbonate and acetate containing solutions in haemodialysis. Thirty stable patients with end stage renal disease on maintenance haemodialysis while awaiting a renal transplant were each studied on three dialysis with acetate and three with bicarbonate. Nine patients developed symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, giddiness, and malaise and developed hypotension during acetate dialysis and three patients during bicarbonate dialysis.