Periodontal Disease in Different Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Serum Irisin level in patients undergoing different Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Background: Irisin is a myokine that regulates energy metabolism by inducing browning of adipose tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between irisin level and biochemical parameters of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in stage 2 and stage 4. Methods: The research was a cross-sectional study; the study population included patients with CKD who were over 18 years o...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with early stages of chronic kidney disease

  Background :Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neurological disorder. This disorder is more prevalent in some chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate ADHD in children with early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to compare it with healthy children.   Methods : Seventy five 5-16-year-old children with early stages of CKD (st...

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...

Quantification of mast cells in different stages of periodontal disease.

BACKGROUND/AIM Mast cells are mononuclear cells originating from bone marrow. They produce various biologically active substances, which allow them to actively participate in immune and inflammatory processes associated with periodontal disease. The study focused on distribution and density of mast cells in healthy gingiva as well as in different stages of periodontal disease. METHODS The mat...