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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…
Reyner Loza, Leonardo Vergara Valverde, Fernando Arias, Víctor Neyra Chagua
We report the case of a 15-year-old female patient presenting with bone deformity characterized by genu varum in the lower extremities since the age of five, with a clinical diagnosis of X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLHR). Laboratory tests revealed hypo…
Mary Ann D. Mañacap, Ruben A. Maguad, Grecia P. Darunday, Eratosthenes Polito
Introduction: Staghorn calculi remain a large challenge due to its risk of renal deterioration, association with life-threatening sepsis, and complexity of its treatment. Its occurrence is of particular importance because it often carries high morbidity and m…
Mustafa Yasseen Hamid Yasseen, Mohamed Osman Mansour Abdalla, 1 1, 1 1
Background : Hospital readmissions after kidney transplantation are common and may predict future adverse outcomes. Previous studies using claims data have been limited. A better understanding of the risk factors associated with readmissions is necessary to d…
Alda Marcelle Ngoubadjambo, Martial Hervé Ekomy, Edmery Mpouho Ntsounga, Herman Begouabe, Joefred Mbogho Abogo, Cédric Sima Obiang, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: The mortality rate remains high among chronic haemodialysis patients. Several factors may explain this in semi-rural Gabon. This study was conducted to identify these factors at the Franceville haemodialysis centre in Gabon. Patients and Methods…
Mustafa Yasseen Hamid Yasseen, Wesal Ismail Salih, 1 1
Background: The number of patients starting hemodialysis is increasing worldwide. In Sudan, most patients with chronic kidney disease undergo emergency, unplanned initiation of hemodialysis, which is associated with higher costs and increased risks of morbidi…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader, Hossameldin Nasef, Ehab Ahmad, Emad Abdullah
Background : Renal disease is associated with ineffective erythropoiesis. In such patient populations, reports on the extent, complications, and management of iatrogenic iron overload (IO), following repeated blood transfusions and intravenous iron supplement…
Joseph Nyandwi, Charles Gaturagi, Arnaud Iradukunda, Jean Bosco Nyabenda, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Sauna bathing is well known for its cardiovascular and metabolic effects. However, limited data exist on its physiological impact in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Burundi. This study aims to evaluate the physiological effects of sauna bath…
Daniel Tony Eyeni Sinomono, Olivia Bangui, Theresia Mponguili, Eric Pierre Gandzali Ngabé, Gael Honal Mahoungou, Paule Elisabeth Onguemby, Richard Loumingou, 1 1
Background: Chronic kidney disease and its terminal stage represent a growing global health burden, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where access to optimal renal replacement therapy remains limited. Among hemodialysis patients, chronic inflammation and pro…
Kamel El-Reshaid, Shaikha Al-Bader, Ahmad Altaleb
Background: Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common and progressive podopathic glomerulopathy that is resistant to treatment with corticosteroids (70%) and calcineurin-inhibitors (50%). Hence, its primary phenotype is associated with kidney…
Tabassum Samad, Muhammad Abdur Rahim, Wasim Md. Mohosinul Haque
Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a severe, life-threatening complication of acute pyelonephritis (APN), predominantly affecting diabetic patients. Differentiating EPN from non-emphysematous APN based on clinical and biochemical parameters r…
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