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IgA Vasculitis in a Patient on Dialysis

Deepak Kumar Chitralli, Brian Mark Churchill, Pallavi Patri & Divya Puttegowda · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2020

Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgA Vasculitis), formerly called Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a common systemic vasculitis in children. It is 33 times less common in adults than in children. Besides having dermatology manifestations in form of rash, it may affect other organs i...

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Hepatotoxicity in the Liver of Wistar Rats Administered with a Combination of Tramadol and Rophynol

E. U. Eric, E. F. Eruvwahwe, V. E. Ohwodo & S. B. Izein · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2020

Objectives: The objective of this research was to investigate the histopathological effects of combined oral administration of Tramadol and Rohypnol on the liver and kidney of adult Wistar rats. Materials: Thirty two (32) adult Wister rats weighing 120 ± 20 g - 180 ±30 g comprisi...

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Effect of Blood Volume Monitoring on Reducing Hypotensive Episodes in Hemodialysis Patients

Fazal Mohammad, Aizaz Mand Ahmed, Rizwan Dogar, Fozia Mohammad Bakhsh & Tahir . · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2020

Objective: To compare the frequency of intradialytic hypotensive episodes in haemodialysis (HD) patients by using conventional hemodialysis versus assessment with Crite-Line. Study Design:  Cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Hemodialys...

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Assessment of Renal Function and Electrolyte Balance in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Getahun Chala Diribsa, Yekoye Abebe Kinfe & Senbeta Guteta Abdissa · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2019

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and electrolyte imbalance are known in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cause extra morbidity and mortality. However, there is no published study on renal disease and electrolyte imbalance among cardiovascular (CV) patient...

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Some Morphological and Biochemical Changes in the Kidney of Adult Wistar Rats Following Aluminium Chloride Exposures

A. J. Ajibade, B. D. Kehinde, A. A. Atanda & O. O. Adeleye · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2019

In modern life, exposure to aluminium is inevitable as it is released primarily from natural process. Humans are exposed to aluminium through food packaging, medicines, water and air. Kidney is a urinary organ which eliminates most toxins and other foreign substances that are eit...

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Evaluation of the Protective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Persea americana Seed on Potassium Aluminium Sulphate Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats

E. O. Nweke, I. J. Okafor & J. K. Opara · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2019

Aim: This study evaluates the effect of Persea americana on potassium aluminium sulphate induced toxicity in the kidney of female wistar rat. Methodology: Twenty five (25) female wistar rats weighing between 150-200 g were randomly divided into five (5) groups of five rats each....

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Marijuana Use and Its Effects on the Kidney

Shobhana Nayak–Rao & M. Pradeep Shenoy · Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · 2018

Cannabis (marijuana) continues to be the most commonly used illicit psychoactive substance globally. However little is known about trends of marijuana use in a large proportion of the world’s population, including in India. Some countries such as the United States have legalised...

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