A Rare Case of Chronic Kidney Disease with Photophobia

Cystinosis is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by cystine accumulation in the lysosome leading to various organdysfunction. Kidneys are severely affected, of which nephropathic infantile form is the most common.

Evaluation of the Empiric Treatment of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis

Peritonitis is a serious complication of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). At our hospital, PD- related peritonitis is treated empirically with intraperitoneal cefazolin plus ceftazidime.

Incidence, Severity, and Short-Term Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in Hospital Admissions of Hong Kong

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common problem in hospitalized patients and is associated with poor clinical outcome. We studied the incidence, severity, and short-term outcome of AKI amongst patients admitted to a general hospital in Hong Kong.

Adult Health Behaviors Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease: 2003-2006 NHANES Data

The study objective was to explore the distribution of healthy behaviors across the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) spectrum using a national sample.

Hypokalemia-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient with Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report

Sudden death is the main cause of mortality in patients with anorexia nervosa. Contribution form Life-threatening arrhythmia was highly suspected. Herein, we describe the case of a 20-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with general weakness and vertigo followed by sudden change in consciousness and syncope.

Hyponatremia: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder: Pitfalls in the Diagnosis and Treatment of SIADH with Desalination due to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is a rare cause of SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretion). It occurs when herpesvirus type 3 activation presents in the first division, or ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve.

Kidney Failure and Dialysis

In earlier communications [1,2], minor lapses in the healthcare centers are pointed out. In this article, health issues per se pertaining to patients undergoing dialysis are discussed.

Diabetic Nephropathy Simulating Autoimmune-Related Glomerulonephritis: A Case Report

In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, physiological autoimmunity is seemingly activated by chronic inflammation primarily because of blood sugar deposition, resulting in biological tissue destruction.

Flipped Classroom: An Effective Modality in Nephrology Education

Kidney disease is a major health care problem in the world. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease is growing, especially in an aging population, which will cause an increasing demand for nephrologists

Combined Urinary Excretion of IgG and α2-Macroglobulina Very Simple Marker to Assess Disease Severity, Outcome Prediction and Responsiveness to Steroids and Cyclophosphamide in Patients with Chronic Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome

In Glomerulonephritis (GN) with Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) proteinuric and molecular biomarkers don’t reach 100% of outcome prediction and treatment responsiveness.