Publications by authors named "P Pansin"

Objective: The study objective was to examine the nutritional effect of nandrolone decanoate, an androgen derivative, in predialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Design: This was a prospective and experimental study.

Setting: The study was performed at the institutional level of clinical care.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), used as an antihypertensive medication, on peritoneal membrane transporters in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients.

Material And Method: Prospective and cross-over experimental study of peritoneal membrane transporters was conducted in 7 CAPD patients with hypertension. All previous antihypertensive drugs had been replaced by candesartan at the dose of 8-16 mg/day to control blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg.

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Objectives: To determine the interval of intravenous iron administration during maintenance iron therapy in erythropoietin-treated hemodialysis patients.

Material And Method: The method of maintenance intravenous iron therapy has been studied in 20 stable erythropoietin-treated hemodialysis patients who have iron deficiency anemia diagnosed by transferring saturation (TSAT) below 20%.

Results: After receiving 1000 mg of intravenous iron as the first loading dose, the TSAT was increased from 16.

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Objective: To determine whether 4-hour urine protein value correlates with 24-hour urine protein value in women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study was performed in 38 in-patient pregnant women who were initially diagnosed as having hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Urine samples were collected within 24 hours in 2 successive periods: the first 4-hour and the next 20-hour urine, in separate containers.

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