Determination of the pra positivity percentage in male patients with chronic kidney disease by using flow cytometry technique
In conclusion, PRA levels of the candidates for kidney transplantation should always be measured to assess their state of sensitization before transplantation, even though they have no risk factors known to cause anti-HLA antibody development.PMID:38549598 | PMC:PMC10969642 | DOI:10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.02 (Source: Acta Clinica Croatica)
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Fatma Avc ı Merdin H üseyin Koçak Sadi K öksoy Source Type: research

Review of childhood genetic nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis
Nephrolithiasis (NL) is a common condition worldwide. The incidence of NL and nephrocalcinosis (NC) has been increasing, along with their associated morbidity and economic burden. The etiology of NL and NC is multifactorial and includes both environmental components and genetic components, with multiple studies showing high heritability. Causative gene variants have been detected in up to 32% of children with NL and NC. Children with NL and NC are genotypically heterogenous, but often phenotypically relatively homogenous, and there are subsequently little data on the predictors of genetic childhood NL and NC. Most genetic ...
Source: Frontiers in Genetics - March 28, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research

Association between ambient temperature and hospitalizations for urolithiasis in four counties of Ganzhou, China
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Source: International Journal of Environmental Health Research - March 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yanlu LiYanbin HaoXiaoning Wanga Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, Chinab Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou Source Type: research