scholarly journals Microalbuminuria risks and glomerular filtration in children with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. E. Ocheke ◽  
S. Mohamed ◽  
E. S. Okpe ◽  
F. Bode-Thomas ◽  
M. I. McCullouch
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Damage ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Evidence of kidney damage is observed in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and this continues through adulthood with progression to severe functional impairment in some. One of the earliest features of kidney damage associated with SCA is microalbuminuria. Our objective was to determine the risk factors of microalbuminuria in these children and its relationship with estimated glomerular filtration rate. Methods This was a cross-sectional and comparative study involving three hundred and twenty three children with SCA in steady state and equal numbers of apparently healthy age and sex matched haemoglobin AA (HbAA) control, aged 6 months to 18 years. They were consecutively recruited over a 6 month period. Result Microalbuminuria was present in 26% of the study subjects compared with 1.85% of control P = 0.001). Anaemia and high estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) showed strong positive correlation with microalbuminuria (OR = 3.19, CI 0.953–1.116, p = 0.003 and OR = 1.7, CI 1.042–1.066, p = 0.001 respectively). Similarly, eGFR was higher in subjects with SCA than in controls and as well as in those with microalbuminuria compared with those who do not (p = < 0.01). Conclusions The two most important risk factors for microalbuminuria were anaemia and high eGFR. Age category was associated more with microalbuminuria than just age as a variable. Glomerular filtration rate was higher in children with microalbuminuria than those who do not and it was also higher in children with SCA than in control.

scholarly journals Determinants of Risk Factors for Renal Impairment among HIV-Infected Patients Treated with Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate-Based Antiretroviral Regimen in Southern Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Cuong Q Hoang ◽  
Hai D Nguyen ◽  
Huy Q Vu ◽  
Khai T Nguyen ◽  
Linh T Hoang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. The situation of renal impairment among HIV-infected patients treated with TDF-based antiretroviral (ARV) regimen greater than 3 years is little known when TDF use has been promptly increasing in Vietnam. Methods. We analyse demographic and clinical data from a cross-sectional survey of 400 HIV-infected patients aged ≥18 years, who were treatment-naive or switched TDF regimen within over 3 years between November 2018 and March 2019. Serological tests for serum creatinine, ALT, and AST were performed. Renal impairment was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Multivariate regression analyses were used to explore the risk factors associated with renal impairment. Results. At the baseline, 7.8% of respondents had estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 30–59 mL/min/1.73 m2 and 0.8% had eGFR of 15–29 mL/min/1.73 m2, out of 34 (8.5%) of participants who had renal impairment. Multivariate analysis showed that participants who had preexposure to isoniazid (adjusted PR [aPR] = 0.35 Cl: 0.14–0.91) compared with nonexposure to isoniazid who had a BMI from 18.5 up to 25 kg/m2 (aPR = 0.31 Cl: 0.15–0.62) compared with BMI below 18.5 kg/m2 were less likely to suffer from renal impairment. Patients aged greater than 60 years (aPR = 26.75, 95% Cl: 3.38–211.62) compared with those aged 20–29 years were more likely to have increased risk of renal impairment. Conclusion. Our findings underscore the need for longitudinal studies to assess the influence of TDF on maintaining the low prevalence of renal impairment among HIV-infected patients in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Sickle Cell Nephropathy and Associated Factors among Asymptomatic Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Uchenna Modestus Nnaji ◽  
Christian Chukwukere Ogoke ◽  
Henrietta Uche Okafor ◽  
Kingsley I. Achigbu
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Asymptomatic Children ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sickle Cell Nephropathy

Background. Sickle cell nephropathy (SCN) is a serious complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) with asymptomatic onset in childhood and possible progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In Southeast Nigeria, few studies have evaluated renal function in paediatric SCA patients for early detection of renal impairment and early intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study evaluated the renal function of paediatric SCA patients in a steady state based on glomerular filtration rate and urinalysis findings (proteinuria and haematuria). Methods. A cross-sectional study of consecutively recruited sixty haemoglobin SS (HbSS) children in a steady state and sixty age- and sex-matched haemoglobin AA (HbAA) controls aged 2–18 years was done. Renal function of HbSS subjects was evaluated using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) which was compared with healthy HbAA subjects. The prevalence of significant proteinuria and haematuria, its association with eGFR, and the effect of past sickle cell crisis (in the preceding 24 months) on renal function were also evaluated. Results. Mean eGFR was significantly higher in HbSS subjects than in the HbAA subjects (p=0.001) and decreased with age. Significant proteinuria and haematuria were more prevalent in the HbSS group (3.4% and 6.7%, respectively) compared to the HbAA subjects (0% and 0%, respectively) (p=0.496 and 0.119, respectively). No significant association was observed between eGFR and proteinuria (p=1.000) or haematuria (p=1.000). There was a positive correlation between eGFR and frequency of past painful crisis that required hospitalization (r=0.138, p=0.295) and between eGFR and frequency of blood transfusion (r=0.679, p≤0.001). Conclusions. Asymptomatic paediatric HbSS (SCA) patients had higher mean eGFR indicating an increased risk of nephropathy. There was no association between eGFR and proteinuria or haematuria. Frequent sickle cell crises especially one requiring transfusion were positively correlated with hyperfiltration.

scholarly journals Impaired Glomerular Filtration Rate in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subjects: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Naowanit Nata ◽  
Ram Rangsin ◽  
Ouppatham Supasyndh ◽  
Bancha Satirapoj
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Impaired Renal Function ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) patients with impaired renal function have a higher risk of mortality, and often progress to end-stage renal disease. The study aims to determine the prevalence of kidney disease and investigate the relationship between various factors and impaired renal function in a large population of patients with T2DM. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 30,377 patients from a nationwide diabetes study involving 602 Thai hospitals. Impaired glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was defined as <60 mL/min per 1.73 m2. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the association between standard risk factors and impaired GFR. Results. The prevalence of impaired GFR in a T2DM population was 39.2%. After adjusting for multiple risk factors, advanced age (adjusted OR 11.69 (95%CI=3.13 to 43.61)), macroalbuminuria (adjusted OR 3.54 (95%CI=1.50 to 8.40)), high serum uric acid (adjusted OR 2.06 (95%CI=1.73 to 2.46)), systolic BP 130-139 mmHg (adjusted OR 3.21 (95%CI=1.30 to 7.96)), hemoglobinA1C (HA1C) <6% (adjusted OR 3.71 (95%CI=1.65 to 8.32)), and HA1C >7% (adjusted OR 2.53 (95%CI=1.38 to 4.63)) were found to be associated with a significantly increased risk of impaired GFR among T2DM patients. Conclusion. Almost 40% of patients with T2DM in a nationwide cross-sectional study in Thailand had impaired GFR. Advanced age, albuminuria, hyperuricemia, hypertension, HA1C <6%, and HA1C >7% were independently associated with increased prevalence of impaired GFR.

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