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Open Journal of Nephrology (OJNEPH) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and public discussion of high quality original research in all the fields of astrophysics and space sciences and related technology. All the manuscripts must be prepared in English and are subject to a rigorous and…
Safae Boughlala, Latifa Driouch, Imane Saidi, Sara Elmaakoul, Naima Ouzeddoun, Rabia Bayahia, Loubna Benamar
Introduction: Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous systemic disease. Renal damage is rare but it can evolve to chronic renal failure (CRF). The aim of our work is to describe the clinical, paraclinical, histological and evolutionary profile of renal involvement dur…
Jose Lucas Daza, Yaroslad de la Cruz, Gerardo Gutierrez, Luis Puello, Victor Aldana, Antonio Vasquez, Orlando Ariza, Alexander Ariza, Andres Cardenas
Introduction: Metabolic acidosis (MA) is a frequent alteration in chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is associated with numerous complications, which is why its correction is recommended. Oral sodium bicarbonate is currently the treatment of choice. Objective:…
Paula Xavier Dias-Pinto, José Gerardo G. Oliveira, 1 1
Background: The allo-immune response following organ transplantation constitutes one of the main determinants concerning both short- and long- term outcomes in renal graft recipients. Chemokines and their receptors play a diversified and important role, eithe…
Jose Lucas Daza, Yaroslad de la Cruz, Luis Puello, Gerardo Gutierrez, Alexander Ariza, Antonio Vasquez, Orlando Ariza
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) was first identified and described as a disease by Berger and Hinglais in 1968. It is the most common primary glomerulopathy worldwide [1], most prevalent in East Asians and Caucasians and rare in black individuals. There a…
Semvua B. Kilonzo, Ladius Rudovick, Patrick Makambay, Alfred Meremo
Introduction: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly increasing in Tanzania. There is a rapid expansion of hemodialysis (HD) services to meet this demand. The quality of HD services, which is usually termed HD inadequacy, is under-reported. The…
Hamadoun Yattara, Nouhoum Coulibaly, Yohana Koné, Atabieme Kodio, Seydou Sy, Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Abdou Messoum Dolo, Djenebou Maiga, Magara Samaké, Alkaya Touré, Abdoul Karim Traoré, Mahamadoun Kougouliba, Moustapha Tangara, Sahare Fongoro
Introduction: LVH is the earliest cardiovascular abnormality in CKD. It is a significant risk factor for mortality and cardiovascular morbidity in patients with chronic kidney disease. The objective of this study was to investigate non-obstructive hypertrophi…
Suzanne J. Sanchez, Ruben A. Maguad, Grecia P. Darunday
Delayed onset low molecular weight heparin induced skin necrosis is a rare adverse event. It usually occurs at the site of injection, and typically develops within 2 weeks of starting therapy. However, in our case, we presented a 62-year-old woman who is on H…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is present in up to 90% of end stage kidney disease (ESRD) patients irrespective of the etiology of their kidney disease. Moreover, it is an important modifiable risk factor for progression to ESRD and its overall cardiovascular…
Djénéba Maïga, Drissa Goïta, Magara Samaké, Aboudou Messoum Dolo, Yohanna Koné, Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Seydou Sy, Moctar Coulibaly, Atabième Kodio, Sahdit Baba Coulibaly, Saharé Fongoro
Introduction: Chronic renal failure is a real public health problem because of its prevalence, the cost of its management and the high morbidity and mortality rate associated with it. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency, causes and main…
Luai Mohmmed Bashir Mohmmed, Manar Bushra Mohammed Abdalla, Sundos Hamza Fadul Modawey, Alaaedeen Mohamed Ali Mansoor Mohamed, Mohamed Hamedalneel Yousif Ali
Background: Although not life-saving procedures like liver or heart transplantation, renal transplantation is the preferred treatment for many patients with end-stage renal disease because it improves patients’ quality of life, while other forms of renal repl…
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