Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) improve the diagnostic capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging. Although initially believed to be without major adverse effects, GBCA use in patients with severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) was demonstrated to cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). Restrictive policies of GBCA use in CKD and selective use of GBCAs which bind free gadolinium (Gd+3)…
Studies have shown that generally healthy individuals who consume diets rich in plant foods have a lower risk of incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) and…
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…
