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Acute Renal Failure: A Rare Presentation of Hypothyroidism
(2009)
Thyroid hormones affect the function of almost every body organ, and thyroid dysfunction produces a wide range of metabolic disturbances. Severe hypothyroidism is associated with significant effects on the kidney. The ...
Renal physiology in elderly persons with severe immobility syndrome
(2009)
The immobility syndrome (IS) is a common condition in the elderly and consists of a reduction in the capacity to perform daily activities because of motor function deterioration. This syndrome leads to characteristic ...
The Role of Hepcidin in Iron Homeostasis and Anemia in Hemodialysis Patients
(2009)
Anemia is a common complication in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Despite the great success of recombinant human erythropoietin in clinical practice, resistance to this therapy is common. Additionally, nephrologists frequently ...
PATIENT SELECTION FOR AUTOMATED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS: FOR WHOM, WHEN?
(2009)
The use of the various forms of automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) has increased considerably in the past few years. This increase has in part been driven by technology, through improved cycler design. Other contributing ...