Analysis of complications of percutaneous X-Ray endoscopic surgical operations of patients with urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis with a single functioning kidney by S. S. Zenkov, K. A. Berestennikov, A. A. Prityko

“…Postoperative complications include: development of acute inflammation in a single kidney, bleeding, urinoma or hematoma development, progression of renal failure, leave of residual concretions, organ loss. …”
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A mathematical model for predicting glucose levels in critically-ill patients: the PIGnOLI model by Zhongheng Zhang

“…The selected prediction model (Predicting Glucose Levels in ICU, PIGnOLI) included variables of initial blood glucose, insulin rate, PO volume, total parental nutrition, body mass index (BMI), lactate, congestive heart failure, renal failure, liver disease, time interval of BS recheck, dextrose rate. …”
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A clinical case of systemic amyloidosis in a cardiologists’s practice by V. G. Okorokov, O. V. Evsina, V. A. Fomina, G. O. Ivanova, E. S. Soldatov, D. V. Dianov, K. A. Tkachenko, A. V. Ganyuta

“…This case is interesting because amyloidosis proceeded under the guise of other diseases, quickly led to the development of severe heart and renal failure and to the death of the patient before verifying the disease.…”
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Validity of dual tracer 99mTc-tetrofosmin and 99mTc-pertechnetate subtraction parathyroid scintigraphy in patients with primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism by Dugonjić Sanja, Ajdinović Boris, Cerović Snežana, Janković Zoran

“…Secondary hyperparatyroidism (sHPT) is a common complication in patients with chronic renal failure. The aim of this study was to estimate sensitivity of dual tracer 99mTctetrofosmin and 99mTc-pertechnetate subtraction scintigraphy in detection of abnormal parathyroid glands in patients with pHPT and sHPT confirmed by histopathology. …”
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The role of canagliflozin in the prevention of stroke and chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an expert council resolution by M. V. Shestakova, G. R. Galstyan, E. N. Grineva, A. V. Zilov, T. Yu. Demidova, A. M. Mkrtumyan, N. A. Petunina, L. A. Ruyatkina, O. Y. Sukhareva, L. A. Suplotova, M. S. Shamkhalova

“…In particular, these include stroke, which occupies the 2nd-3rd place in the frequency of death of people with type 2 diabetes, and albuminuria, a frequent manifestation of diabetic kidney disease, which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications (including stroke) and chronic renal failure. Recent studies indicate the important role of sodium-glucose cotransporter type 1 in the development of these complications. …”
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Should a forgotten guidewire be removed after years? An undesirable complication of hemodialysis catheter wire left in the body by Manouchehr Hekmat, Hamid Ghaderi, Zahra Ansari Aval, Seyedeh Adeleh Mirjafari, Roshanak Tirdad

“…Two years after the heart surgery, due to chronic renal failure, the patient underwent dialysis, and after the preparation of an arteriovenous fistula, he underwent stenting. …”
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Infections: Review of Eight Cases by Fatma BAYRAK KENİ, Gönül ŞENGÖZ, Filiz PEHLİVANOĞLU

“…Risk factors for VRE infection or colonization are underlying diseases, immunosuppression, prolonged hospital stay, surgical interventions, using broad-spectrum antibiotics, renal failure, and chemotherapy. In this study we evaluated eight cases with VRE growth in urine and blood cultures in 2012. …”
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Complicated Lemierre Syndrome Caused by <em>Streptococcus gordonii </em> and Possible Rickettsial Co-Infection in a Patient with Thrombophilia Predisposition by Antreas Iacovou Ioannou, Dimitra Dimitriou, Panagiotis Dimitriou, Aram Katsios, Georgios Petrikkos

“…Laboratory examination indicated severe sepsis with disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute renal failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome while the Doppler ultrasonography of the carotids revealed left internal jugular venous thrombosis. …”
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis following an acute HIV infection, in a known immunosuppressed patient: A case report by Francisca Beires, Joana Laranjinha, Ana Pinho, Frederico Duarte

“…Initial blood tests showed pancytopenia, elevated C-reactive protein and renal failure. Microbiological investigations were negative, but persistent fever and pancytopenia led to HLH suspicion. …”
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Effects of Finerenone on Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Diseases: A New Weapon against Cardiorenal Morbidity and Mortality—A Comprehensive Review by Francesco Piccirillo, Paola Liporace, Annunziata Nusca, Vincenzo Nafisio, Andrea Corlianò, Francesca Magarò, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi, Gian Paolo Ussia, Francesco Grigioni

“…In addition, the progression towards renal failure and cardiovascular events rises as CKD worsens. …”
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Coexistence of cryoglobulinemia and ANCA-associated vasculitis in a chronic brucellosis patient -a case report and literature review by Xu Yang, Congcong Jiao, Xiaomei Liu, Yongzhe Zhang, Hua Zhou, Yanqiu Wang

“…Case presentation A 49-year-old man with hypertension and iliac aortic stent implantation was admitted for unexplained renal failure with signs of nephritic syndrome, congestive heart failure, moderate anemia and livedoid change in the left sole with pain. …”
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Higher Risk of Reoperation after Total Knee Arthroplasty in Young and Elderly Patients by Albert T. Anastasio, Billy I. Kim, Niall H. Cochrane, Elshaday Belay, Michael P. Bolognesi, Grayson M. Talaski, Sean P. Ryan

“…Multivariable regression demonstrated that the elderly group faced increased risks of pneumonia (<i>p</i> < 0.001), acute renal failure (<i>p</i> < 0.001), stroke (<i>p</i> < 0.001), cardiac arrest (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and transfusions (<i>p</i> < 0.001), while both young and elderly patients had higher 30-day reoperation risks (youngest cohort, 1.4% and elderly cohort 1.3% (<i>p</i> < 0.001)). …”
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Hospital-acquired Infection in Elderly and Adult Patients Following Stays in Intensive Care Units by Derya YAPAR, Rahmet GÜNER

“…A history of hospitalization and aspiration, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic renal failure, and presence of chronic diseases were identified to be risk factors for elderly patients while a history of blood transfusion was determined a risk factor for adult patients. …”
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الأذية الكلوية الحادة المكتسبة في المشفى:الأسباب والعقابيل دراسة عينة من مرضى مشفى الأسد الجامعي by عنان لايقة

“…We undertook a prospective study to define the causes and outcome ( renal replacement therapy requirement, length of hospital stay, and in-Hospital mortality), of hospital acquired acute renal failure in al-Assad university Hospital-Syria. …”
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Salivary Gland Dysfunction, Protein Glycooxidation and Nitrosative Stress in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease by Mateusz Maciejczyk, Julita Szulimowska, Katarzyna Taranta-Janusz, Anna Wasilewska, Anna Zalewska

“…Hyposalivation was observed in all patients with severe renal failure (4–5 stage CKD), while saliva secretion > 0.2 mL/min in children with mild-moderate CKD (1–3 stage) and controls. …”
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Predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing pharmacoinvasive treatment by Felipe Jose de Andrade Falcao, Claudia Maria Rodrigues Alves, Adriano Henrique Pereira Barbosa, Adriano Caixeta, Jose Marconi Almeida Sousa, Jose Augusto Marcondes Souza, Amaury Amaral, Luiz Carlos Wilke, Fatima Cristina A. Perez, Iran Goncalves Junior, Edson Stefanini, Antonio Carlos Carvalho

“…Compared with patients who survived, patients who died were more likely to be older, have higher rates of diabetes and chronic renal failure, have a lower left ventricular ejection fraction, and demonstrate more evidence of heart failure (Killip class III or IV). …”
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Delayed blood pressure recovery after exercise stress test is associated with autonomic dysfunction and pulse pressure in a middle-aged healthy group. by Hancheol Lee, Hyeongsoo Kim, Seungjin Oh, Jong-Kwan Park, Ji-Yong Jang, Kyeong-Hyeon Chun, Se-Jung Yoon

“…Patients with coronary artery disease, positive treadmill test result, left ventricular dysfunction or renal failure were excluded. Heart rate recovery was calculated by subtracting the HR in the first or second minute of recovery period from the HR of peak exercise (HRR1 or HRR2). …”
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دراسة تأثير فقر الدم بعوز الحديد على تركيز الخضاب الغلوكوزي HbA1c by بسام عابدين, علي درويش, مؤمنة مكية

“…This study was carried out to determine the effect of iron deficiency anemia on  the level of glycosylated hemoglobin HbA1c in December 2005 and February 2006.  150 samples (males and females) had been taken from Al-Assad University Hospital in Latakkia; their ages ranged between 20and 40 years.  Pregnant, renal failure, diabetes mellitus, and hemolytic anemia patients were excluded.  …”
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The Association between Psychosocial and Age-Related Factors with Adherence to Immunosuppressive Therapies after Renal Transplantation by Justyna Zachciał, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Michał Czapla, Magdalena Krajewska, Mirosław Banasik

“…Conclusions: Renal transplantation is the most effective therapy in chronic renal failure patients. Proper adherence to immunosuppressive therapy is critical to prolonging graft and person survival. …”
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SÍNDROME HELLP: EXPERIENCIA DEL HOSPITAL REGIONAL DE PUERTO MONTT, 2000-2006 by José Caro M, Carlos Anwandter Sch, Soledad Schaffeld P, Fernando Vega G, Carolina López S, Jacqueline Jara P

“…The main complication was maternal acute renal failure. 91% of patients had hypertension syndrome. …”
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