evaluation the cause of end-stage renal disease (esrd) in kidney transplant patients-a single center study

Evaluation the Cause of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in Kidney Transplant Patients-A Single Center Study

ETIOLOGY OF END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) IN SHIRAZ PEDIATRIC HEMODIALYSIS CENTER

One-hundred and sixteen children with ESRD were registered in Shiraz Pediatric Hemodialysis Center in Nemazee Hospital, a referral center in the south of Iran, from 1990 to 1999. Very small children are not dialysed in this center due to technical problems. The age range of children in this center was 2-16 years, mean age was 10.4±3.6 years and male to female ratio was 1.4. Major causes of ...

Hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and transplant patients

Hypogonadism is a common problem in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and renal transplant population. It has widespread systemic effects and has been linked with mortality in dialysis patients and at the time of renal transplant. The etiology is likely multifactorial and most patients are afflicted by various comorbidities that can contribute to hypogonadism. Clinical manifestations are mostl...

Pericardial effusion in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Report of 8 cases and review of the literature

Backgrounds: Pericardial effusion, once common among dialysis patients, has become a rare entity in recent years. Due to its low incidence, its recognition has gained importance among internists, cardiologists, and nephrologists. It can be seen in pre-dialysis patients and in dialysis patients who are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Methods: A retrospective study was performed. The sub...

Hemoglobin And Hematocrit Rise In End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) With PDpoetin: Results Of A Phase Ш, Multicenter Clinical Trial

  Background and Objective: The anemia of ESRD is a complex disorder, associated with serious complications, which increases patients’ mortality and morbidity. Treatment of this anemia with recombinant human erythropoietin (rh-EPO) is well established. This clinical trial study was conducted within 20 months, from May 2005 to December 2006, in order to evaluate the efficacy of PDpoetin (rh-EPO...

etiology of end stage renal disease (esrd) in shiraz pediatric hemodialysis center

one-hundred and sixteen children with esrd were registered in shiraz pediatric hemodialysis center in nemazee hospital, a referral center in the south of iran, from 1990 to 1999. very small children are not dialysed in this center due to technical problems. the age range of children in this center was 2-16 years, mean age was 10.4±3.6 years and male to female ratio was 1.4. major causes of esrd...