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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…
Seck Sidy Mohamed, Doupa Dominique, Ndongo Modou, Ahoui Seraphin, Diop-Dia Amadou, Dia Diatou Gueye, Ngouampa Blaise Magloire, Enguerran Macia
Introduction: Patients with chronic diseases, especially kidney diseases, frequently use the health care system and free dialysis policies are being implemented in many countries in Africa. This study aimed to evaluate access to care for patients with chronic…
Séraphin Ahoui, Jacques Vigan, Bruno Léopold Agboton, Evariste Eteka, Francis Tchegnonsi Tognon, A. Anselme Djidonou, Prosper Gandaho, Leonard Fourn
Background: Patients’ satisfaction is a relevant component in assessing healthcare services. The objective of this study was to study the level of satisfaction of chronic hemodialysis patients and the associated factors in Cotonou CNHU-HKM dialysis center. Pa…
Muftah Othman, Hassan Al Malki, Fadwa Al Ali, Hanan Farghaly, Muhammed Asim, Omar Fituri
Background: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is a rare but life-threatening condition in peritoneal dialysis. It is associated with extensive thickening and fibrosis of the peritoneum resulting in recurrent small bowel obstructions and malnutrition. Herein…
My Helbo Malmberg, Frank Holden Mose, Rikke Lund Sønderbæk, June Anita Ejlersen, Jens Jørgen Jensen, Erling Bjerregaard Pedersen, Jesper Nørgaard Bech
Background : Previous studies have shown that reduced renal plasma flow (RPF) may play a role in progression of renal disease in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Tolvaptan, a vasopressin 2 antagonist, reduces growth of total kidney volume…
Yawovi Mawufemo Tsevi, Lidaw Deassoua Bawe, Komi Dzidzonu Nemi, Akouda Patassi, Ihou Majesté Wateba
Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) is a risk factor often associated with the occurrence of Acute Renal Failure (ARF). Objectives: To describe the profile of Acute Renal Failure (ARF) in HIV-infected patients and compare them to non-infected patients.…
Kossi Akomola Sabi, Eyram Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Soudougoua Baragou, Komlan Georges Tona, Yaovi Afassinou, Machioude Pio, Béfa Noto-Kadou-Kaza, Badomta Dolaama, Eugene Ametepe Attisso, Anani Amen Tevi, Mawusse Koffi Mensah, Mindessou Murielle Schyldia Bonou-Selegbe, Jaques Vigan
Introduction: The morbidity and mortality of patients with heart failure are known to increase rapidly in the presence of renal insufficiency, which is usually the cause but may be a consequence. To organize better prevention of renal failure, we undertook th…
Eyram Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Kossi Akomola Sabi, Badomta Dolaama, Komlan Georges Tona, Béfa Noto-Kadou-Kaza, Epiphane Kola, Bayaki Saka
HIV infection is a major cause of chronic kidney disease, associated with high morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and risk factors of renal disease at initiation of antiretroviral therapy. Th…
Hatoon Abbas, Manal Alotaibi, Ralph J. Lebron
Calciphylaxis also known as Calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), is a fatal disease with high mortality that mostly affects patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis. In recent years the incidence of CUA has been increasing among patients on…
Mame Selly Diawara, M. M. Cisse, N. Keita, Y. Kane, S. Mahmoud, A. T. Lemrabott, M. A. Faye, S. Diagne, F. Ka, A. Niang, B. Diouf
Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of kidney disease in diabetics. However, in some cases the clinical symptoms is not typical and nephropathy may be different from diabetic and require the use of renal biopsy (RB) which is not usuall…
Moussokoro Hadja Koné, Ibtissam Fares, Imane Houem, Loubna Benamar, Naima Ouzeddoun, Rabia Bayahia, Tarik Bouattar
Background: Chronic haemodialysis patients present a lack of immunity responsible for a high incidence of tuberculosis of atypical and non-pulmonary localizations. Observation: We present a clinical case of a haemodialysis patient that presents an isolated lo…
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