Simultaneous Improvement of Habitual Physical Activity and Life Quality in Kidney Transplant Recipients Involved in Structured Physical Activity Program.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of a physical activity program on daily physical activity and quality of life in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients and in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 24 KTx recipients and 15 patients with stage 3 to 4 CKD. Habitual physical activity was monitored for 72 hours.

Effect of atorvastatin on iron metabolism regulation in patients with chronic kidney disease - a randomized double blind crossover study.

Introduction: To determine the effect of 6-month administration of atorvastatin on hepcidin and hemojuvelin levels, inflammatory parameters and iron metabolism in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 and 4.

Methods: Thirty six statin- and erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naive patients with CKD stages 3 and 4 and LDL cholesterol ≥100 mg/dl received atorvastatin or placebo for two 6-month periods in a double blind, randomized crossover study. Hepcidin, hemojuvelin, hsCRP, IL-6, hemoglobin, red blood cell distribution width, iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC) were measured before and after each treatment period.

Effects of a Structured Physical Activity Program on Habitual Physical Activity and Body Composition in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and in Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Objectives: In this study, we compared the effects of an individualized physical activity program on lifestyle, metabolic profile, body composition, and quality of life in kidney transplant recipients and patients with chronic kidney disease.

Materials And Methods: Our study included 24 kidney transplant recipients and 15 patients with chronic kidney disease at stage 3/4. Body composition (impedance spectroscopy) and habitual physical activity (accelerometry) assessed at baseline were used to prepare the individualized physical activity program.

New markers of urinary tract infection.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection independent of age. It is also one of the most common causes of hospitalizations for infections among elderly people and the most common indication for antibiotic prescriptions in primary care. Both diagnostics and management of lower and upper urinary tract infections provide challenges in clinical practice due to their high prevalence and recurrence, and worldwide increase of antibiotic resistance.