Induction with rATG versus No-induction in Deceased Donor Renal Transplantation - A Retrospective Observational Study.

Introduction: Deceased donor renal transplantation (DDRT) poses special immunological challenges; particularly in resource-poor scenarios. There is substantial evidence that rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) is superior to interleukin-2 receptor blocker and placebo among patients at high immunological risk. However, due to the lack of randomized controlled trials, this remains controversial in DDRT maintained on tacrolimus/mycophenolic acid/steroids.

Impact of Fasting during Ramadan on Renal Functions in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Introduction: The impact of Ramadan fasting in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains less studied and with inconsistent results. In this study, we tried to look at the impact of Ramadan fasting on renal function in patients with CKD.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective observational study, we included 28 adult CKD patients.

Crescentic Glomerulonephritis Associated with Polycythaemia Vera: A Rare Occurrence.

Glomerular diseases are one of the most challenging entities in terms of diagnosis and management, especially when associated with systemic illnesses such as malignant disorders. Herein, a case of crescentic glomerulonephritis (CrGN) associated with polycythaemia vera (PV) in a 50-year-old female is described. She presented with bilateral pedal oedema, splenomegaly, renal dysfunction and severe proteinuria.