Last.Chandra Mohan(UH: University of Houston)H-Index: 49
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Introduction Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most severe manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. The gold standard for diagnosis of LN is a renal biopsy. Considering the importance of the biopsy in determining long-term prognostication and treatment decisions, it is crucial to assess renal histopathology with utmost accuracy and precision. This review represents a systematic search of published literature to estimate the degree of ...
Abstract Introduction Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) generally have poor participation in self-care. We hypothesized that greater kidney disease knowledge and health literacy would associate with better self-care. Methods We enrolled 401 participants with non-dialysis dependent CKD from one academic center in this cross-sectional study. Validated surveys were used to assess health literacy level (inadequate vs. adequate; Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine), perceived kid...
Abstract Introduction Recent reports have described an increased risk of renal disease in living kidney donors compared with the general population. However, these reports do not detail the outcomes of medically complex living donors (MCLDs) with preoperative comorbidities (PCs) such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, and obesity. Analysis of living donors with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has shown that these PCs may contribute significantly to the development of ESRD. We aim...
Last.Ron Wald(U of T: University of Toronto)H-Index: 44
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Introduction Technological adjuncts have been developed to improve the accuracy of fluid removal goals in maintenance dialysis recipients. We aimed to determine whether the introduction of these tools has been shown to impact clinical outcomes. Methods We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that compared fluid management guided by technological adjuncts to standard care in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The primary outcome was all-cause mortalit...