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Characterisation and Quantification of Proteasuria in Nephrotic Syndrome

Proteases are involved in various physiological processes, such as enzyme activation, signalling pathways, post-translational modifications, and protein…

Candesartan Decreases Kynurenic Acid Production in Rat Kidneys In Vitro: A Novel Mechanism of Nephroprotection?

Arterial hypertension and diabetes are major causes of kidney failure. Despite there being many potent antihypertensive agents currently available…

Mycophenolate Mofetil-Induced Colitis with Graft Versus Host Disease-Like Features in a Renal Transplant Recipient: Case Report and Literature Review

Diarrhoea is a common complication after renal transplant and has a significant impact on quality of life, graft function, and mortality. The main causes…

Prolonged Intravenous Colistin Use Associated with Acquired Bartter-Like Syndrome in an Adult Patient: A Case Report

Colistin-induced nephrotoxicity has widely been identified through the elevation of serum creatinine level or a reduction of glomerular filtration rate…

Tuberous Sclerosis: Clinical Characteristics and Renal Management Strategies. A Single-Centre Experience

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple organ systems, including the kidneys, where TS presents as angiomyolipoma (AML) and…

Parents Diagnosed with Hereditary Nephropathy by the Paediatric Nephrologist

Hereditary nephropathies should be suspected in adults with a family history of chronic renal alterations, and children should be screened, particularly…

OLM Cells Could Hold the Key to Combatting Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Discovery of specific neurons in the brain involved in learning could lead to the development of new treatments that combat memory loss in Alzheimer’s…

Ozenoxacin as a Novel Treatment Option for Impetigo

Ozenoxacin has been shown to be a well-tolerated and effective treatment for impetigo patients ≥2 months old, according to results of a randomised…

Tralokinumab: A Safe and Effective Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Tralokinumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that has been shown to improve atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe AD…

Diabetes During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Heart Defects in Babies

Babies are more likely to be born with heart defects if their mothers have Type 1 diabetes whilst pregnant, with the risk even more pronounced when these…