Fibrillary glomerulonephritis (FGN) was previously defined by glomerular deposition of haphazardly-oriented fibrils that stain with antisera to immunoglobulins and are negative for Congo red. We report the first series of immunoglobulin-negative FGN. The cohort consisted of 9 adults (7 females, 2 males), with a mean age at diagnosis of 66 years. Patients presented with proteinuria (100%, mean 3…
Improving the quality of care delivered to patients receiving maintenance dialysis and reducing their cost of care are central focuses for patients, providers, and payers.…
Toxic nephropathies are a clinically common group of disorders characterized by toxin-induced renal injury that can affect the glomerulus, vasculature, or tubulointerstitium. Various endogenous (eg,…
AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing. AJ…
In this pilot study, we hypothesized that autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by impaired kidney oxidative metabolism that associates with kidney size…
Erythrocytosis or polycythemia is defined as an increase in red blood cell concentration above the age- and sex-specific normal levels. Unlike anemia that is very…
Erythrocytosis or polycythemia is defined as an increase in red blood cell concentration above the age- and sex-specific normal levels. Unlike anemia that is very…
Clinical guidelines define chronic kidney disease (CKD) as abnormalities of kidney structure or function for>3 months. Assessment of the duration criterion may be implemented in…
Erythrocytosis or polycythemia is defined as an increase in red blood cell concentration above the age- and sex-specific normal levels. Unlike anemia that is very…
It’s a leap year, so we have to wait one extra day until we reveal the NephMadness 2024 bracket on Friday, March 1… Until then, catch…
AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing. AJ…
