Uric acid in predicting the traumatic rhabdomyolysis induced acute kidney injury; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the value of uric acid in predicting acute kidney injury caused by traumatic rhabdomyolysis.

Methods: The search was conducted in MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science until November 1, 2023. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the articles were included by two independent researchers.

Prevalence of Compartment Syndrome and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation following Rhabdomyolysis; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis (RM) may cause some complications such as compartment syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which can affect its prognosis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prevalence of the mentioned complications following RM.

Potential of Autologous Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Peritoneal Fibrosis: A Pilot Study.

Background: We aimed to determine the effects of systemic therapy with autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) on different parameters of peritoneal function and inflammation in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: We enrolled nine PD patients with ultrafiltration failure (UFF). Patients received 1.

The Epidemiological Characteristics and Outcome of COVID-19 in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Multi-center Study in Iran.

The pandemic of COVID-19 emerged in December 2019. Although numerous features of the illness have been investigated, the impact of disease on those patients with underlying diseases, is still a major problem. The aim of this multicenter, cohort study, was to determine the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Effects of soy isoflavones on serum lipids and lipoprotein (a) in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background And Aim: Lipid abnormalities are common in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and no effective treatment to decrease serum lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] in dialysis patients is known so far. Therefore, this research was designed to investigate the effects of soy isoflavone supplement on serum lipids and Lp(a) in PD patients.

Methods & Results: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the isoflavone or the placebo group.

Effects of isoflavones on bone turnover markers in peritoneal dialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soy isoflavones on serum markers of bone formation and resorption in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the soy isoflavone or the placebo group. The patients in the soy isoflavone group received 100 mg soy isoflavones daily for 8 weeks, whereas the placebo group received corresponding placebos.

Effects of soy isoflavones on serum systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in peritoneal dialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is common in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. This study was designed to investigate the effects of isoflavones on systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in PD patients. In this randomized clinical trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the isoflavone or the placebo group.

Associations of Body Composition, Muscle Function, and Physical Activity with Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength is common in dialysis patients. Therefore, this investigation was designed to determine the association between body composition, muscle function, and physical activity with mortality in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: This was a multicenter cohort study on all eligible PD patients (n = 79) in Tehran PD centers.

Acute kidney injury following traumatic rhabdomyolysis in Kermanshah earthquake victims; A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis induced acute kidney injury (AKI) develops due to leakage of the potentially nephrotoxic intracellular content into the circulation. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictive factors of AKI in Kermanshah earthquake victims.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on victims of 2017 Kermanshah earthquake, Iran, who were admitted in Kermanshah and Tehran Hospitals.

Percutaneous biopsy of kidney; comparison between prone position and sitting position.

Introduction: Percutaneous kidney biopsy has been established as a safe, reliable and minimally invasive method. This study aims to describe the author's experience with biopsy of the kidney and to compare the results in sitting position versus prone in terms of the complication rate.

Materials And Methods: Patients were divided into two groups: prone and sitting position according to the clinician's and patient's preference.

Dietary Intake and Its Related Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: Poor nutritional status is prevalent in peritonealdialysis (PD) patients and is related to morbidity and mortality.Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the dietaryintake and its related factors in PD patients in Tehran, Iran.

Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysiscenters were included in this cross-sectional study.

Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Peritoneal Fibrosis: A Scientometric Study.

Background: Interest in using peritoneal dialysis (PD) shows global and national increase. However, it remains a challenge to prevent the progression of PD-associated fibrosis in clinical practice. Here, we assessed the status of scientific publications in prevention and management of PD-associated fibrosis in a scientometric study.

Prevalence of Protein-Energy Wasting and Its Association With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Iranian Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is prevalent in dialysis patients, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in these patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PEW and its relationship with CVD risk factors in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysis centers were included in this cross-sectional study.

Prevalence of dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity and their associations with cardiovascular disease risk factors in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background: Dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in nonuremic patients. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity and their associations with CVD risk factors in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysis centers were included in this cross-sectional study.

Systemic Infusion of Autologous Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Feasibility and Safety.

Objective: Using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is regarded as a new therapeutic approach for improving fibrotic diseases. the aim of this study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of systemic infusion of autologous adipose tissue-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients with expected peritoneal fibrosis.

Materials And Methods: This study was a prospective, open-label, non-randomized, placebo-free, phase I clinical trial.

Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Dynapenia and Their Determinants in Iranian Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Uremic sarcopenia and dynapenia are prevalent in chronic kidney disease patients, including dialysis patients. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia and their determinants in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: All eligible PD patients at the peritoneal dialysis centers of Tehran were included in this cross-sectional study.

Predictors of Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: a Multicenter Observational Study.

Introduction: Cardiovascular and noncardiovascular mortality and morbidity rates of hemodialysis patients are high despite improvement in dialysis delivery.

Materials And Methods: Hemodialysis patients (n = 532) from 9 hemodialysis facilities were enrolled in this cohort study in September 2012. Causes of death, hospitalization, and hemodialysis exit were recorded during a 28-month follow-up period.

Prevalence and determinants of chronic kidney disease in northeast of Iran: Results of the Golestan cohort study.

Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally in particular in fast emerging economies such as Iran. Population-based studies on prevalence of CKD in Iran are scarce. The objective of the current study was to explore the prevalence and determinants of CKD in the setting of Golestan Cohort Study (GCS), the largest prospective cohort in the Middle East.

A systematic review of preclinical studies on therapeutic potential of stem cells or stem cells products in peritoneal fibrosis.

Introduction: Peritoneal fibrosis remains a serious complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis. Stem cell therapy is an innovative field of scientific investigation with potential for clinical application. Here, we systematically reviewed the studies to determine whether stem cell based therapy could improve the peritoneal fibrosis in experimental models of peritoneal fibrosis.

Trends of Serum Electrolyte Changes in Crush syndrome patients of Bam Earthquake; a Cross sectional Study.

Introduction: Electrolyte imbalances are very common among crushed earthquake victims but there is not enough data regarding their trend of changes. The present study was designed to evaluate the trend of changes in sodium, calcium, and phosphorus ions among crush syndrome patients.

Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, using the database of Bam earthquake victims, which was developed by Iranian Society of Nephrology following Bam earthquake, Iran, 2003, the 10-day trend of sodium, calcium, and phosphorus ions changes in > 15 years old crush syndrome patients was evaluated.

20-Day Trend of Serum Potassium Changes in Bam Earthquake Victims with Crush Syndrome; a Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Many of those who survive following an earthquake die in the next phase due to preventable and treatable medical conditions such as hyperkalemia. The present study aimed to evaluate the trend of potassium changes in crush syndrome patients of Bam earthquake.

Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, using the database of Bam earthquake victims, which were developed by Iranian Society of Nephrology following Bam earthquake, Iran, 2003, the 20-day trend of potassium changes in > 15 years old crush syndrome patients was evaluated.

Risk factors of severe peritoneal sclerosis in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) offers the healthiest way for starting renal replacement therapy (RRT) in End Stage Renal Disease patients, however exposes long-term PD patients to a dangerous complication named encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). In this study, we searched for possible risk factors of EPS. Data were collected from two PD centers covering period 1995-2012 and comprised 464 patients.

A New Experience With Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis: Role of Early Intervention.

After 20 years of peritoneal dialysis in Iran, we have encountered with several cases of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) in past few years. Many of these cases remained undiagnosed until advanced stages due to lack of suspicion. In centers with more experience about EPS, mortality has decreased by early diagnostic interventions.

A Systematic Review of Iranian Experiences in Seismo-Nephrology.

Context: Crush syndrome and its potentially life-threatening complications, such as acute kidney injury (AKI), are one of the most important medical problems of disaster victims. However, today, many unanswered questions abound about the potential risk factors of crush syndrome, predictive factors of AKI, proper amount of prophylactic hydration therapy, type of fluid, time of continuing fluid, intravenous versus oral hydration, etc. Therefore, this study was designed to review the findings on Iranian nephrologist experiences in diagnosis and management of traumatic rhabdomyolysis following the last two strong earthquakes of Bam (2003) and Manjil-Rudbar (1990).

The Role of Scoring Systems and Urine Dipstick in Prediction of Rhabdomyolysis-induced Acute Kidney Injury: a Systematic Review.

Introduction: During the past decade, using serum biomarkers and clinical decision rules for early prediction of rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) has received much attention from researchers. This study aimed to broadly review the value of scoring systems and urine dipstick in prediction of rhabdomyolysis-induced AKI.

Materials And Methods: The study was designed based on the guidelines of the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology statement.