Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Editorial Comments:

R Pedrinelli

Microalbuminuria in essential hypertension. A marker of systemic vascular damage?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 379-381; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.379 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NK Hollenberg

ACE inhibitors, AT1 receptor blockers, and the kidney
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 381-383; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.381 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HE de Wardener

Ouabain and hypertension
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 384-385; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.384 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Kokot

Starvation in the midst of plenty--the problem of volaemia in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 388-391; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.388 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Locatelli

Is the type of protein in the diet more important than its quantity for slowing progression of chronic renal insufficiency?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 391-393; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.391 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JF Medcalf, K Harris, and J Walls

Preserving the peritoneum in CAPD
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 393-395; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.393 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:

F Pugliese and GA Cinotti

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and the kidney
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 386-388. [Abstract] [Request Permissions]  

M Haas and G Mayer

Cyclosporin A-associated hypertension--pathomechanisms and clinical consequences
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 395-398. [Request Permissions]  

GH Neild, PJ Foxall, JC Lindon, EC Holmes, and JK Nicholson

Uroscopy in the 21st century: high-field NMR spectroscopy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 404-417; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.404 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AL de Francisco, J Botella, R Escallada, J Hernandez, A Martin Malo, R Perez Garcia, JA Sanchez Tomero, and C Sanz

Haemodiafiltration with sorbent-regenerated ultrafiltrate as replacement fluid: a multicenter study
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 528-534; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.528 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Koskas and E Kieffer

Management of peripheral arterial disease in patients with end-stage renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 604-607; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.604 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Articles:

VM Campese

Why is salt-sensitive hypertension so common in blacks?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 399-403; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.399 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

FP Schena

Survey of the Italian Registry of Renal Biopsies. Frequency of the renal diseases for 7 consecutive years. The Italian Group of Renal Immunopathology
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 418-426; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.418 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Schmidt, K Strojek, W Grzeszczak, K Bergis, and E Ritz

Excess of DD homozygotes in haemodialysed patients with type II diabetes. The Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 427-429; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.427 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Schiller and J Moran

Focal glomerulosclerosis in the remnant kidney model--an inflammatory disease mediated by cytokines
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 430-437; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.430 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Yamabe, H Osawa, H Inuma, M Kaizuka, N Tamura, S Tsunoda, Y Baba, K Shirato, and K Onodera

Thrombin stimulates production of transforming growth factor-beta by cultured human mesangial cells
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 438-442; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.438 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Caenazzo, S Garbisa, M Onisto, M Zampieri, B Baggio, and G Gambaro

Effect of glucose and heparin on mesangial alpha 1(IV)COLL and MMP- 2/TIMP-2 mRNA expression
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 443-448; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.443 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SG Ramella-Virieux, JP Steghens, A Barbieux, P Zech, N Pozet, and A Hadj-Aissa

Nifedipine improves recovery function of kidneys preserved in a high- sodium, low-potassium cold-storage solution: study with the isolated perfused rat kidney technique
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 449-455; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.449 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LM Ruiz-Munoz, F Vidal-Vanaclocha, and I Lampreabe

Enalaprilat inhibits hydrogen peroxide production by murine mesangial cells exposed to high glucose concentrations
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 456-464; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.456 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

AH Yang and JY Chen

Glomerular deposition of alpha 2-macroglobulin in glomerular diseases
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 465-469; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.465 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Vlachojannis, S Tsakas, C Petropoulou, and P Kurz

Increased renal excretion of endothelin-1 in nephrotic patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 470-473; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.470 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Bertaglia, E Ossi, A Casonato, A Miglietta, M Forino, B Baggio, and G Gambaro

Von Willebrand factor abnormalities in IgA nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 474-479; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.474 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JK Madsen, H Zachariae, and EB Pedersen

Effects of the calcium antagonist felodipine on renal haemodynamics, tubular sodium handling, and blood pressure in cyclosporin-treated dermatological patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 480-484; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.480 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

JE Ventura and M Sposito

Volume sensitivity of blood pressure in end-stage renal disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 485-491; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.485 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MP Grooteman, JC Bos, AJ van Houte, J van Limbeek, M Schoorl, and MJ Nube

Mechanisms of intra-dialyser granulocyte activation: a sequential dialyser elution study
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 492-499; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.492 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Pacini, S Aterini, M Salvadori, E Ippolito, M Ruggiero, and M Amato

Cellular proliferation and second messenger formation altered by dialysis membranes
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 500-504; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.500 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MJ Borrego, AJ Felsenfeld, A Martin-Malo, Y Almaden, MT Concepcion, P Aljama, and M Rodriguez

Evidence for adaptation of the entire PTH-calcium curve to sustained changes in the serum calcium in haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 505-513; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.505 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Albitar, R Genin, M Fen-Chong, MO Serveaux, D Schohn, and C Chuet

High-dose alfacalcidol improves anaemia in patients on haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 514-518; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.514 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Zoccali, G Tripepi, F Mallamaci, and V Panuccio

The heart rate response pattern to dialysis hypotension in haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 519-523; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.519 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Woodrow, B Oldroyd, MA Smith, and JH Turney

The effect of arteriovenous fistulae in haemodialysis patients on whole body and segmental bioelectrical impedance
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 524-527; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.524 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LJ Garred, B Canaud, JY Bosc, and C Tetta

Urea rebound and delivered Kt/V determination with a continuous urea sensor
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 535-542; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.535 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Jorres, GM Gahl, K Ludat, U Frei, and J Passlick-Deetjen

In vitro biocompatibility evaluation of a novel bicarbonate-buffered amino-acid solution for peritoneal dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 543-549; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.543 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Posthuma, PM ter Wee, HA Verbrugh, PL Oe, E Peers, J Sayers, and AJ Donker

Icodextrin instead of glucose during the daytime dwell in CCPD increases ultrafiltration and 24-h dialysate creatinine clearance
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 550-553; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.550 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CH Jones, CG Newstead, EJ Wills, and AM Davison

Serum albumin and survival in CAPD patients: the implications of concentration trends over time
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 554-558; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.554 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Nyberg, I Blohme, and G Norden

Gender differences in a kidney transplant population
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 559-563; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.559 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

WH Grotz, FA Mundinger, CB Muller, J Rasenack, J Schulte-Monting, MF Langer, and PJ Schollmeyer

Trabecular bone architecture in female renal allograft recipients-- assessed by computed tomography
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 564-569; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.564 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Fischer, A Bock, and FP Brunner

Three consecutive day collection of dialysate and urine to identify non- compliance in CAPD patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 570-573; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.570 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Calvar, D Mata, C Alonso, B Ramos, and E Lopez de Novales

Intravenous administration of iron gluconate during haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 574-575; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.574 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Carvajal, C Bernis, P Sanz, A Garcia, A Garcia-Vadillo, and JA Traver

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ANCA) and systemic sclerosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 576-577; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.576 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Grateau, C Bachmeyer, O Kourilsky, V Gomez, G Choukroun, D Chauveau, LH Noel, D Choudat, and D Sereni

Systemic vasculitis with antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ANCA) in three dental technicians
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 578-581; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.578 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BC Oksuzoglu, G Oksuzoglu, E Tosun, H Genc, and M Esen

Perirenal haematoma as the presenting feature of polyarteritis nodosa: is it more common in Turkey?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 582-584; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.582 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Hertig, R Couprie, JP Haymann, B Mougenot, N Farres, MN Peraldi, E Rondeau, and JD Sraer

Acute cortical necrosis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 585-587; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.585 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Gloy, J Bohler, P Schollmeyer, and H Pavenstadt

Primary amyloidosis with severe nephrotic syndrome and acquired factor X deficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 588-590; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.588 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Makanjuola, J Reidy, and JE Scoble

Unsuspected atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis causing renal failure in a patient with adult polycystic kidney disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 591-592; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.591 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Gorschluter, A Glasmacher, F Risse, B Klein, HU Klehr, and J Mezger

Successful induction and consolidation therapy of acute myeloid leukaemia in a renal allograft recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 593-595; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.593 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Gossmann, D Liermann, EH Scheuermann, and T Lenz

Curable hypertensive renal failure due to iliac artery stenosis in a kidney transplant recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 596-598; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.596 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

NS Kanagasundaram, S Fletcher, S Gupta, and AM Davison

Acute small-bowel obstruction following mesenteric perforation by CAPD catheter
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 599-600; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.599 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CG Chew, G Skuza, AR Clarkson, K Bannister, and R Faull

The nephrologist's dilemma: to biopsy or not to biopsy?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 601-603; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.601 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Streuli, C Egger, and B Truniger

Systemic fibrosis (generalized xanthofibrogranulomatosis)
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 608-609; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.608 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Pouria and GH Neild

Renal failure with large echogenic kidneys
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 610-611; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.610 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

GB Fogazzi and C Ponticelli

Paucisymptomatic presentation of a systemic monoclonal disease: diagnostic and therapeutic problems
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 612-615; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.612 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

H Mansy

Double publication of an original article--is it justified?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 620a; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.620a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Bhandari

Beware of the dog!
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 620b-621b; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.620b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Gotloib and A Shostak

The relevance of electric charge upon the transperitoneal passage of macromolecular plasma proteins
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 621-622; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.621 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V Mani

Mesalazine-associated interstitial nephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 622-623; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.622 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HE Paynter, J Clarke, A McArley, and AJ Williams

Hepatitis B vaccination
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 623-624; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.623 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Aguilera, M Rivera, N Gallego, J Nogueira, and J Ortuno

Sonographic appearance of the juvenile nephronophthisis-cystic renal medulla complex
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 625-626; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.625 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Ilcol, C Ozener, M Avsar, Y Ilcol, R Lawrence, A Ozer, B Cirakoglu, and E Akoglu

Hepatitis C infection in patients with chronic renal failure receiving conservative therapy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 626a; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.626a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Altun, M Arici, U Yasavul, C Turgan, and S Caglar

Role of erythropoietin in pathogenesis of post transplant erythrocytosis (PTE) and mechanism of losartan's efficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 626b-627b; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.626b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Fournier, JM Achard, and P Moriniere

Chronic metabolic correction in haemodialysed patients actually has a direct suppressive effect on PTH secretion. Another view of published data
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 627a; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.627a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

TJ Vachharajani, AJ Asari, B Tucker, and LR Baker

Ipsilateral deep venous thrombosis in renal transplant recipients: the need for prolonged anticoagulation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 627b-628b; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.627b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Zazgornik

Azathioprine induced macrocytosis and red cell aplasia in renal transplant patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 628a; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.628a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y Erdem and M Arici

Decrement in the dosing of glucocorticoids in renal transplant recipients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12: 628b; doi:10.1093/ndt/12.3.628b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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