Rationale & Objective Left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and dysfunction are associated with
adverse outcomes in hemodialysis patients. Hypertension and hypervolemia play important …

Background: Insufficient evidenced-based information is available for the treatment of
osteoporosis in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: In 102 HD patients, bone mineral density (…

Background Endothelial dysfunction is associated with cardiovascular events and mortality
in various disease states, including end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Novel technological …

Roseomonas is a newly described genus of pink-pigmented, nonfermentative, gram-negative
bacteria that have been recognized as a cause of human infections. Roseomonas fauriae …

Aims Diagnosis of primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) is mainly based on
immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry findings. However, assessment of specific features on …

Background: Clinical studies have shown that sevelamer hydrochloride improves lipid
profiles and attenuates the progression of the cardiovascular calcifications in haemodialysis …

Purpose Scientific data regarding intravenous iron supplementation in peritoneal dialysis (PD)
patients are scarce. In attempting to administer the minimum monthly IV iron dose that …

Describes a case of peritonitis due to Rothia dentocariosa in a patient undergoing continuous
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Cause of renal failure; Admittance of the patient to the …

Introduction Management of the Primary Membranous Nephropathy (PMN) usually involves
administration of immunosuppressives. Cyclophosphamide (Cyclo) and Calcineurin …

Background. Τhe exact mechanisms by which the effects of inflammation on erythropoiesis
occur are still to be determined. We aimed to examine the relation between C-reactive protein …