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July 2020

EMJ Nephrology 8.1 2020

This ejournal contains high quality peer-reviewed articles, a review of the ERA-EDTA Virtual Congress 2020…
12 Mins
23rd July 2020

Review of the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Virtual Congress 2020

CAPITAL of Lombardy, one of the world’s four fashion capitals, and unparalleled collector of works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio…
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23rd July 2020

Digital Education for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: The Renal Health Project Experience

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem in many parts of the world, with >700 million people affected.1 One of the main challenges in the…
8 Mins
23rd July 2020

Editor’s Pick: New Aspects of Pathogenesis and Treatment of Membranous Glomerulopathy After the MENTOR Study

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the major cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults, accounting for 20% of cases with an annual incidence of 1 per 100,000 population.
4 Mins
23rd July 2020

The Hidden Cost of Repair: Cancer Risk Following Kidney Injury

INJURY to renal cells can lead to the development of papillary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) via the kidney’s own repair mechanisms. Leading nephrologist…
3 Mins
23rd July 2020

Chronic Kidney Disease Classification: Past, Present, and Future

CHRONIC kidney disease (CKD), a long-term condition resulting in the gradual loss of kidney function, is surrounded by debate regarding validity…
4 Mins
23rd July 2020

Pharmacokinetics of Ceftriaxone During Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy in a Patient with Child–Pugh B Cirrhosis and Ascites

Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy (PIRRT) is emerging as an alternative to continuous renal replacement therapy as renal support for the critically ill.
1 Mins
23rd July 2020

Mepolizumab Therapy in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: 1-Year Follow-Up Study Using Anti-IL-5 as a Steroid Sparing Therapeutic Approach

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a small vessel vasculitis characterised by the presence of tissue eosinophilia…
10 Mins
23rd July 2020

Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Factors and Management Challenges in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major global health problem, occurring in >13 million people and responsible for >2.3 million deaths every year, 85% of which are in developing countries.
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23rd July 2020

Use of Rituximab for Glomerular Diseases Indicated Versus Off-Label: Clinical Perspective

Rituximab (RTX) is used worldwide for the treatment of glomerulonephritis (GN), including membranous glomerulopathy (MN), minimal change disease (MCD)…