Biopsy-proven BK virus nephropathy in renal transplant recipients: A multi-central study from Turkey (BK-TURK STUDY).

Aim: BK polyomavirus infection is a challenging complication of renal transplantation. The management is not standardized and is based on reports from transplantation centers' experiences, usually with small sample sizes. Therefore, we aimed to present our countrywide experience with BK virus nephropathy (BKVN) in renal transplant recipients.

Investigation of Kidney Morphology and Somatotype Components in Early-Stage Kidney Patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the kidney morphology and somatotype components of adult patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: The sample consisted of 46 individuals with early-stage CKD (26 men and 20 women, mean age=45.92±16.

Mortality after kidney transplantation: 10-year outcomes.

Objectives: In the past decade, advances in immunological therapy have increased the survival of kidney recipients and their grafts. However, it has not achieved the desired level of improvement. This study aims to reveal the mortality among kidney recipients.

The safety profile of favipiravir in COVID-19 patients with severe renal impairment.

Objective: The safety profile of favipiravir in patients with severe renal impairment has not been investigated and available data are insufficient. The study aimed to compare the incidence of favipiravir-associated adverse events amongst patients with varying renal function statuses.

Methods: Records of 921 patients who were hospitalised for COVID-19 and had received at least 5 days of favipiravir treatment were retrospectively evaluated and 228 patients were included in the study.

Peripheral Blood Smear Findings of COVID-19 Patients Provide Ä°nformation about the Severity of the Disease and the Duration of Hospital Stay.

Background: Data about the morphological changes in peripheral blood smears during COVID-19 infection and their clinical severity association are limited. We aimed to examine the characteristics of the cells detected in the pathological rate and/or appearance and whether these findings are related to the clinical course by evaluating the peripheral blood smear at the time of diagnosis in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: Clinical features, laboratory data, peripheral blood smear of fifty patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by PCR was evaluated at diagnosis.

Equivalent Fall Risk in Elderly Patients on Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.

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Background: Accidental falls are common in the hemodialysis (HD) population. The high fall rate has been attributed to a combination of aging, kidney disease-related morbidity, and HD treatment-related hazards. We hypothesized that patients maintained on peritoneal dialysis (PD) would have fewer falls than those on chronic HD.

Accidental falls and risk of mortality among older adults on chronic peritoneal dialysis.

Background And Objectives: More than 40% of elderly hemodialysis patients experience one or more accidental falls within a 1-year period. Such falls are associated with higher mortality. The objectives of this study were to assess whether falls are also common in elderly patients established on peritoneal dialysis and evaluate if patients with falls have a higher risk of mortality than patients who do not experience a fall.

Functional Disability in Older Adults Maintained on Peritoneal Dialysis Therapy.

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Background: Older in-center hemodialysis patients have a high burden of functional disability. However, little is known about patients on home chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD). As patients opting for home dialysis are expected to play a greater role in their own dialysis care, we hypothesized that a relatively low number of PD patients would require help with basic self-care tasks (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).

Pulmonary embolism as the initial presentation of testicular carcinoma.

Objective. The risk of pulmonary embolism is well recognized as showing an increase in oncological patients. We report a case presenting with pulmonary embolism initially, which was then diagnosed with testicular cancer.

NGAL and NT-proBNP levels in diabetic patients with macroproteinuria.

Background: In patients with heart failure plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels are correlated to urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) levels. We prospectively evaluated the relationship among glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR), urine and serum NGAL and NT-proBNP levels in 20 type II diabetic patients with macroalbuminuria at 4-month intervals.

Results: Compared with 20 age, gender-matched healthy controls, diabetic patients had higher urine and serum NGAL, serum NT-proBNP and lower eGFR.

Significant independent predictors of vitamin d deficiency in inpatients and outpatients of a nephrology unit.

Aims. Kidney disease was found to be a major risk factor for vitamin D deficiency in a population study of patients hospitalized. The aims of the study were to describe the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency inpatients and outpatients in a nephrology department during fall and to evaluate effect of assessing serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and previous supplementation of cholecalciferol on vitamin D status.

Total macular volume and foveal retinal thickness alterations in healthy pregnant women.

Unlabelled: ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate whether there are alterations in total macular volume (TMV) and foveal retinal thickness (FT) values during pregnancy.

Methods: This study included 60 healthy pregnant women in their first, second, and third trimester (groups 1, 2, and 3) and 20 nonpregnant women (group 4). TMV and FT values were measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in each group.

Serum fetuin-A levels, QT dispersion and P dispersion in dialysis patients.

Background: This study aims to find association of fetuin-A with serum lipids, QT dispersion (QT-d), and P dispersion (P-d) in dialysis patients.

Methods: Fetuin-A serum levels were assessed in 50 dialysis patients.

Results: Serum fetuin-A levels were significantly associated with QT-d (r = 0.

Vitamin D deficiency, insulin resistance, serum adipokine, and leptin levels in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Objective: Associations between 25 hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D], adipokines levels, and insulin resistance have been reported. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of cholecalciferol supplementation on vitamin D levels, insulin resistance, leptin, and adiponectin levels in vitamin D-deficient peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: In nineteen vitamin D-deficient PD patients, who were treated with cholecalciferol, fasting serum glucose, insulin, adiponectin, leptin, 25(OH)D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were measured before and after cholecalciferol replacement therapy.

Brain natriuretic peptide and P wave duration in dialysis patients.

Objectives: P wave duration and dispersion, defined as the difference between the maximum and minimum P duration, are regarded as very important non-invasive ECG markers for assessing atrial arrhythmia risk. Plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level is an independent predictor of recurrence of atrial fibrillation. We compared the effects of hemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) on P wave duration, P dispersion, and BNP in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and examined the relationship between BNP levels, P wave duration, and P dispersion.

Relationships between brain natriuretic peptide, troponin I and QT dispersion in asymptomatic dialysis patients.

Objectives: The relationships between increased wall stress, myocyte death, and ventricular repolarization instability in patients with heart failure were reported.

Design And Methods: The relationships between brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a predictor of increased wall stress of hearth; troponin I (cTnI), a predictor of myocyte death; and QT dispersion (QTd), a reflection of ventricular repolarization instability were evaluated in age- and sex-matched asymptomatic 29 hemodialysis (HD) patients and 26 peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, and the finding were compared.

Results: Serum BNP and cTnI levels in HD patients (722.

Retrospective analysis of patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura from Eastern Anatolia.

Objective: We evaluated the clinical features and the effects of various treatment modalities on the clinical course in patients diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Materials And Methods: Retrospective investigation of the medical records of 168 patients at our center between 1994 and 2005 was done.

Results: Of the 168 patients, 115 (68.

Platelet activity and serum homocysteine levels in patients with end-stage renal failure with regard to dialysis modality.

Background: Recent evidence suggests that the activation of platelets and their interaction with circulating cells are important independent risk factors for atherosclerosis. In non-uremic patients with symptomatic peripheral vascular disease, a relationship between serum homocysteine (Hcy) levels and platelet activity had been reported. The purposes of this study were to evaluate of effects of dialysis modality on platelet activity in patients with end-stage renal failure and to investigate the relationship between platelet activity, Hcy, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).

Brain natriuretic peptide and its relationship to left ventricular hypertrophy in patients on peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis less than 3 years.

An increase of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels is commonly observed in patients on dialysis. Increased circulating levels of BNP are related to future cardiac events and associated with shorter survival in patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD). During the first 1 or 2 years on dialysis, patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) have been shown to have an improvement in left ventricular hypertrophy, blood pressure, and volume status.