Effect of Theophylline on Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Meta-anal…

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Hepatorenal Syndrome: A Severe, but Treatable, Cause of Kidney Failure in Cirrhosis.
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Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis: A Quality Improvement Report.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Oct 21;
Authors: Ghaffari A
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Compared with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a cost-effective an…

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Decongestive Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Cardiorenal Implications of Ultrafiltration and Diuretics.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Oct 17;
Authors: Freda BJ, Slawsky M, Mallidi J, Braden GL
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Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Cancer Patients and Its Impact on Clinical Outcomes.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Oct 14;
Authors: Doshi SM, Shah P, Lei X, Lahoti A, Salahudeen AK
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hyponatremia is the…

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Therapeutic Response to Vasoconstrictors in Hepatorenal Syndrome Parallels Increase in Mean Arterial Pressure: A Pooled Analysis of Clinical Trials.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Sep 28;
Authors: Velez JC, Nietert PJ
Abstract
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Comparison of Measured GFR, Serum Creatinine, Cystatin C, and Beta-Trace Protein to Predict ESRD in African Americans With Hypertensive CKD.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Sep 21;
Authors: Bhavsar NA, Appel LJ, Kusek JW, Contreras G, B…

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The Risk of Infection-Related Hospitalization With Decreased Kidney Function.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Sep 7;
Authors: Dalrymple LS, Katz R, Kestenbaum B, de Boer IH, Fried L, Sarnak MJ, Shlipak MG
Abstract
BACKGR…

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Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Reduced Estimated GFR: A Population-Based Perspective.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Aug 26;
Authors: Parikh AM, Spencer FA, Lessard D, Emery C, Baylin A, Linkletter C, Goldberg RJ
Abstr…

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?-Blockers for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients on Hemodialysis: A Propensity Score Analysis of the HEMO Study.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Aug 26;
Authors: Tangri N, Shastri S, Tighiouart H, Beck GJ, Cheung AK, Eknoy…

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The Role of Functional Status in Discharge to Assisted Care Facilities and In-Hospital Death Among Dialysis Patients.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Aug 4;
Authors: Sood MM, Rigatto C, Bueti J, Jassal V, Miller L, Verrelli M, Bohm C, M…

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Approach to the Evaluation of a Patient With an Increased Serum Osmolal Gap and High-Anion-Gap Metabolic Acidosis.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Jul 26;
Authors: Kraut JA, Xing SX
An increase in serum osmolality and serum osmo…

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Volume Depletion Versus Dehydration: How Understanding the Difference Can Guide Therapy.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Jun 24;
Authors: Bhave G, Neilson EG
Although often used interchangeably, dehydration and volume depletion …

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Cystatin C in Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 May 19;
Authors: Zhang Z, Lu B, Sheng X, Jin N
BACKGROUND: Cystatin C (CysC) has been proposed as a filtration…

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Relapsing and Recurrent Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis: A Multicenter Registry Study.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 May 19;
Authors: Burke M, Hawley CM, Badve SV, McDonald SP, Brown FG, Boudville N, Wiggins KJ, Bannister K…

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