Objective The prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing worldwide. Although increased levels of coeliac disease (CD) autoantibodies are often seen in renal disease, the importance of biopsy-verified CD for the risk of future ESRD is unclear. The aim of this study was therefore...
Evidence-Based Decision for Pharmacological Management of Alcoholic Liver Disease and Alcohol Dependence Alcoholism is a major public health problem, and alcoholic liver disease (ALD) with its complications is still one of the most frequent causes of death in the Western countries. The feasibility of...
Home > Section > Chapter Afford, S.C.; Hubscher, S.; Strain, A.J.; Adams, D.H.; Neuberger, J.M. Journal of Pathology 176(4): 373-380 1995 ISSN/ISBN:0022-3417 7562252 10.1002/path.1711760408 008179678 Article emailed within 0-6 h ...
Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease PLS: Partial Least-Squares PCSK9: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 T2D: Type 2 diabetes TRLP: Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins particles TC: Total cholesterol UAE: Urinary albumin excretion VLDL: Very low-density lipoproteins ...
oxidative stress, and inflammatory processes66. On the other hand, acute/chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure can reduce AGE clearance. Consequently, glomerular and tubular cells are exposed to potentially harmful AGEs for extended periods of time owing to the lower rates of glomerular...
Malnutrition is common in patients with end-stage liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy, and is considered a significant prognostic factor affecting quality of life, outcome, and survival. The liver plays a crucial role in the regulation of nutrition by trafficking the metabolism of nutrients, thei...
Thoughts about veganism. Promoting an end to the use and the property status of members of nonhuman species.
We share experiences again, everyone is different, experiences all commensurate with each persons various stage, experience or needs. Megumi’s has been largely similar to mine it appears – it has been truly groundbreaking for her as well. Jan shares what he perceived with many of us on the...
Catestatin (CST) is a pleiotropic peptide involved in cardiovascular protection with its antihypertensive and angiogenic effects. Considering that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are associated with higher cardiovascular risk, the aim of this study was ...
The higher the stage, the more severe the cognitive decline: Stage 1 = no cognitive decline; Stage 2 = subjective cognitive impairment; 3 = mild cognitive impairment; Stage 4 = mild dementia; Stage 5 = moderate dementia; Stage 6 = moder- ately severe dementia; ...