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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…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader
Background: Cast nephropathy is reported only with monoclonal light-chain gammopathy. The case: A 38-year-old white male was referred for management of progressive renal failure (serum creatinine at 294 µmol/L). He had cigarette-induced bronchiectasis and 2 a…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Emad Abdullah, Sami Aldaoud, Silvia Contu
Background: Massive generalized lymphadenopathy (MGL) as an initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare. The Case: A previously healthy 18-year-old man presented with MGL for 1 month. Subsequently, he developed fever, hypertension, flu…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader, Ahmad Altaleb
Background: Idiopathic form of mesangioproliferative glomerulopathy (MesPGP) was excluded by the standardized classification and reporting of glomerulonephritis (Mayo clinic consensus) in 2016 aiming to limit such group only to IgA nephropathy, IgA vasculitis…
Gal Cohen, Sooyong Kim, Arielle Selya
Combustible cigarettes (CCs) are a modifiable risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) however the impact of electronic cigarettes (ECs) is not well defined. A recent cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2017-2020 data reported 2.5-fold higher CKD odds in c…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader, Samer Abou-Deeb, Hossameldin Nasef
Background: Pelvic lipoma leading to occult obstruction as a late failure in a kidney graft (KG) is an extremely rare and challenging diagnosis. The Case: A 38-year-old man with a KG for 23 years presented with progressive fluid overload and renal failure. Pe…
Bilal Mohsin, Wael Habhab, Nasir Odah, Akber Saifullah, Wafa Abdulaziz Altuwaijri, Muhammad Talha Kausar, Lama Hefni, Najla Zabani, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Saeed M. G. Al-Ghamdi
Background : Patients undergoing haemodialysis, whether in-centre or at home, face a high risk of hospitalisation. At our centre, HHD is offered to patients with a high frailty index, multiple comorbidities, and need for assisted mobilisation. This study aime…
Seydou Sy, Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Magara Samake, Djénéba Maiga, Sidi Fomba, Melissa Danielle Wandji Ngueyep, Hamadoun Yattara, Moustapha Tangara, Modi Sidibe, Alkaya Touré, Youssouf Singadou Ousmane Djiguiba, Saharé Fongoro, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction : Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major global public health issue. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CKD, establish its etiologies, and identify prognostic factors. Methodology : This was a prospective, descriptive study…
Bilal Mohsin, Lujain Alsayegh, Bushra Alqurashi, Wahaj Mirajullah, Najla Ali Zabani, Lama Hefni, Saima Faisal, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Wael Habhab
Aims: The high prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has led to a shortage of donor kidneys especially for patients who have failed first kidney transplant. However, Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant (DDKT) as a Re-transplant can be a likely option for…
Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Magara Samaké, Seydou Sy, Moctar Coulibaly, Youssouf Singadou Ousmane Djiguiba, Samba Konaré, Niagalé Diakité, Pinda Tounkara, Modi Sidibé, Djeneba Maiga, Sah Dit Baba Coulibaly, Nouhoum Coulibaly, Hamadoun Yattara, Saharé Fongoro, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction : Anaemia is one of the most common complications of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and significantly impairs the quality of life of patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical, therapeutic, and evo…
Moussa Tondi Zeinabou Maiga, Bonkano Baoua Djibrilla, Moussa Diongole Hassane, Soumana Moussa Noma, Eric Adehossi Omar, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the progressive and irreversible decrease in Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). It is a progressive stage of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It affects individuals of all ages, with particularities in elde…
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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… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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