Iron Profile in Multiple Myeloma and Chronic Kidney Disease

Multiple Myeloma in Chronic Kidney Disease

Introduction: The incidence of multiple myeloma (MM) has increased in Scotland over the last 20 years. Approximately 25% of cases present directly to renal services. Serum electrophoresis is commonly included in the diagnostic screening tests performed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We examined the utility of serum electrophoresis in the population presenting to renal outpatient...

Multiple Myeloma and Kidney Disease

Multiple myeloma (MM) has a high incidence rate in the elderly. Responsiveness to treatments differs considerably among patients because of high heterogeneity of MM. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common clinical feature in MM patients, and treatment-related mortality and morbidity are higher in MM patients with CKD than in patients with normal renal function. Recent advances in diagnostic t...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Etiology and Outcome of Chronic Kidney Disease in Iranian Children

Background Considering the significant geographical and ethnical differences in pattern of incidence, etiology and outcome of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the present study aimed to assess the etiology and outcome of CKD in Iranian children. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study etiology and outcome of 372 children aged 3 months to 18 years with CKD was studied during the period 199...