Several studies report direct infection of different types of kidney cells by SARS-CoV-2 detected by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) both on post-mortem analysis and kidney biopsy specimens. However, these studies did not include detection of viral RNA or other methods for viral detection of kidney specimens and thus it is unclear whether the observed particles […]
A Clinical Trial of IntensiVE (ACTIVE) Dialysis randomized 200 participants to extended hours (≥24 hours/week) or standard (≤18 hours/week) dialysis for 12 months to determine whether extended hours result in improved survival. After completing the 12-month study period participants could change their dialysis regimen, but continued a pre-specified observational follow-up for a further 4 years. […]
HCV infected persons represent a growing pool of organ donors because they are typically younger and have fewer comorbidities than average donors. The introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) which successfully achieve sustained virologic response in >95% of cases has opened the door to clinical trials investigating feasibility and safety of transplantations from HCV-infected donors to […]
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed in dialysis patients, despite their well-established adverse effects. A case cross-over study was conducted by Joo et al. to assess the association of NSAIDs with major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) and mortality in dialysis patients. The results showed that nonselective NSAIDs significantly increased the risk of […]
Collagen type III (COL3) is one of the most abundant extracellular matrix components in the human body; decreased urinary levels of a degradation fragment of COL3 (C3M) were associated with the severity of CKD in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy and kidney allograft failure. Genovese et al. assessed the relationship between fragments reflecting active formation […]
So far, kidney transplantation has generally not been offered to elderly patients (>75 years) because of the perioperative risks. Nor has it been clearly established whether transplanted patients in this age benefit significantly. In a new study published in NDT, the graft survival proved to be excellent, and nearly all patients remained dialysis-free. Is it […]
The true risk of contrast induced acute kidney injury is unknown. However, the presumed risk of administering modern intravenous iodinated contrast media in patients with reduced kidney function seems to be overstated. A recently disclosed consensus statement from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation define the patients at high risk to […]
Patients with type 1 diabetes and end-stage kidney disease experience inferior survival on dialysis and benefit most from a pre-emptive kidney transplantation. A nationwide study conducted in the Netherlands included 2,796 patients with type 1 diabetes who started renal replacement therapy between 1986 and 2016 and compared long-term survival in those who received a SPK […]
Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) may be a contributory factor in up to 35% of cases of acute kidney injury. The typical histological lesion is infiltration of the interstitial renal tissue by inflammatory cells. AIN can complicate a variety of diseases, including autoimmune conditions (Sjögren’s syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases, primary biliary cholangitis and sarcoidosis), infections, oxalosis, […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Metabolic acidosis is a risk factor for CVD and increases overall mortality risk in CKD patients, but also in the general population. An editorial by D. E. Wesson in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (NDT) explores available evidence on the mechanisms through […]
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