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The kinetically-derived maximal dose (KMD) is defined as the maximum external dose at which kinetics are unchanged relative to lower doses, e.g., doses at which kinetic processes are not saturated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Patients with end-stage renal disease usually undergo hemodialysis as a way of renal function replacement therapy which comes with a wide array of systemic and cutaneous complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the most frequent dermatological manifestations including xerosis, pruritis and other nail, hair and oral conditions, as these are a very important aspect to be considered while managing the patients psychological and physical needs to improve their outcomes and quality of life.
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed by selecting 77 patients on hemodialysis based on a certain criteria and data was then collected on a sheet using patients database on Hakeem National E-Health Program, in addition to information from interviews with patients during their hemodialysis sessions after taking an oral informed consent and insuring patients' privacy.
Sci Rep
January 2025
Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute , National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt.
Cisplatin is a chemotherapeutic drug, which exhibits undesirable side effects. Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for drug delivery. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the brown alga Turbinaria triquetra ethyl acetate fraction and polysaccharides, either loaded on chitosan nanoparticles or free, against podocyturia and cisplatin nephrotoxicity in rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiogerontology
December 2024
Department of Nephrology, Institute of Kidney Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments found in plants and certain microorganisms. Some carotenoids act as precursors to vitamin A, which is essential for various health aspects, including vision, immune function, and skin health. Carotenoids, including α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, are known to reduce the risk of age-related diseases and promote healthy aging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Nephrol
December 2024
Department of Respiratory Medicine, IGGMC Nagpur and Consultant Pulmonologist at New Era Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
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