Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 9.1% of the world population (estimated in 2017). The estimates indicate that globally 1.2 million people died of CKD in 2017. As kidney function declines, there is a progressive deterioration in mineral homeostasis. There are changes in circu...
Background: Nowadays, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is frequently used as a flavour enhancer, the fact of which makes it one of the most applied food additives in modern nutrition all over the world. But accurate information on the daily intake of specific food additives by individu...
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate antioxidant and nephroprotective effects of Hypoestes rosea in acetaminophen induced-toxicity in albino rats. Study Design: This study is a case-controlled interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at t...
Introduction: Overfill and underfill hypotheses have been posited to explain the development of sodium retention in children with nephrotic syndrome (NS). The clinical assessment of intravascular volume status during the oedematous phase of NS in children is challenging. We aimed...
Background: Mineral bone disease (MBD) is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and characteristics of CKD-MBD among adult patients with CKD attending the University of Port Harcourt Teachin...
As the prevalence of diabetes is increasing in India, there is equal rise in the number of the patients with micro and macro vascular complications related to diabetes. The prevalence of diabetic kidney disease is increasing in Indian population because of genetic and non-genetic...
Aim: To evaluate the effect and identify the bioactive constituents of Carica papaya seed with potency against potassium bromate –induced nephrotoxicity and oxidative stress in renal tissue of rat. Study Design: For each state of polarity, twenty male Wistar rats were divided int...
Background: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is one of the common health issues and difficulties faced by hospitals in all countries over the world. Since nurses are part of the healthcare team that perform an essential role in the control of hospital infection, this study is co...
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly reported complication of dialysis-related amyloidosis in patients on long-term hemodialysis (HD) therapy. The aim of this literature review is to assess and present our current knowledge of the risk factors of CTS in p...
Introduction: Organ donation has become an effective therapy for end-stage organ failure. There is considerable gap between the number of persons requiring organ and tissue transplantation and the number of organs and tissues available. Aim: To assess the prevalence, perception,...