Renal manifestations of syphilis.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by spirochaete Treponema pallidum. The incidence of syphilis is rising across the globe. It has been described in the literature as a great imitator due to the vast range of clinical manifestations that can occur in the disease.

Predictors of Health Deterioration Among Older New Zealanders Undergoing Dialysis: A Three-Year Accelerated Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Background: Patient involvement in dialysis decision-making is crucial, yet little is known about patient-reported outcomes over time on dialysis.

Objective: To examine health-related outcomes over 24 and 36 months in an older cohort of dialysis patients.

Design: The "Dialysis outcomes in those aged ≥65 years study" is a prospective longitudinal cohort study of New Zealanders with kidney failure.