Updates on Hepato-Renal Syndrome.

Effects of Nigella sativa oil and ascorbic acid against oxytetracycline-induced hepato-renal toxicity in rabbits

Objective(s):  Oxytetracycline (OTC) is a broad spectrum antibiotic widely used for treatment of a wide range of infections. However, its improper human and animal use leads to toxic effects, including hepatonephrotoxicity. Our objective was to evaluate protective effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) and/or ascorbic acid (AA), against OTC-induced hepatonephrotoxicity in rabbits. Materials and Me...

The impact of upper alpha neurofeedback training on updates working memory in Kurdistan university girl students with academic burnout syndrome and depression symptom

This study was conducted to examine the impact of upper alpha neurofeedback training on updates working memory in  Kurdistan university girl students with academic burnout syndrome and depression symptom. A semi experimental method designed with control and experimental groups, undergoing pre-test and post-test used. The subjects were selected from the Kurdistan university girl students in acad...

The Role of endotoxemia in the pathogenesis of hepato –renal Syndrome,

A double blind randomized clinical trial to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic and hepato-renal markers in type 2 diabetes and obesity

Background: According to the recent studies, vitamin D deficiency has been correlated with progress in type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on glucose and lipid profiles, blood pressure, and biomarkers of liver and kidney in type 2 diabetic patients.    Methods: In this Double blinded randomized clinical t...

Screening for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis by using an enzymatic assay for 7 alpha-hydroxylated steroids in urine.

We used a commercial enzymatic kit for measuring 7 alpha-hydroxylated bile acids to screen urines from normal subjects, liver-transplant recipients, and patients with various liver diseases, cerebro-hepato-renal syndrome, or cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). Because of their high concentrations of 7 alpha-hydroxylated compounds excreted, the CTX patients were clearly distinguished from all ...