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Latest (13) Full Text Articles (651)1 Serum suPAR in patients with FSGS: trash or treasure? Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
2 Extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of stones in children with oxalosis--still the first choice Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Non-dipping phenomenon in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
4 Maximising living donation with paediatric blood-group-incompatible renal transplantation Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
5 Serum cystatin C during 30 postnatal days is dependent on the postconceptional age in neonates Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
6 Limited value of routine microalbuminuria assessment in multi-ethnic obese children Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Successful long-term outcome after renal transplantation in a patient with atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome with combined membrane cofactor protein CD46 and complement factor I mutations Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
8 Atypical glomerulopathy associated with the cblE inborn error of vitamin B12 metabolism Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013
9 To treat or not to treat? cost-effectiveness of ACE inhibitors in non-diabetic advanced renal disease - A Dutch perspective Full Text Kidney and Blood Pressure Research, May 24, 2013 Review Article
10 Peritoneal dialysis in patients with refractory congestive heart failure: potential prognostic factors Blood Purification, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in peritoneal dialysis reflects status of peritoneum Journal of Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
12 Screening for transient ischemic attacks in hemodialysis patients Journal of Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Sexual dysfunction predicts depression among women on hemodialysis International Urology and Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
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14 Update on cystatin C: Incorporation into clinical practice American Journal of Kidney Diseases, May 23, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
15 Temporary hemodialysis catheter placement by nephrology fellows: Implications for nephrology training American Journal of Kidney Diseases, May 23, 2013 Clinical Guideline
16 Peritoneal dialysis-current status and future challenges Nature Reviews Nephrology, May 23, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
17 Dialysis: Decrease in mortality among US children starting dialysis Nature Reviews Nephrology, May 23, 2013 Review Article
18 Progressive endothelin-1 gene activation initiates chronic/end-stage renal disease following experimental ischemic/reperfusion injury Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Review Article
19 Intrarenal ghrelin receptors regulate ENaC-dependent sodium reabsorption by a cAMP-dependent pathway Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Review Article
20 Prevention and treatment of protein energy wasting in chronic kidney disease patients: a consensus statement by the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Vitamin D Status and Outcomes After Renal Transplantation Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, April 9, 2013
2 Treatment of IgA nephropathy and Henoch–Schonlein nephritis Nature Reviews Nephrology, April 3, 2013
3 Medical Management to Prevent Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults: A Systematic Review for an American College of Physicians Clinical Guideline Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
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