Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Editorial Comments:

J Bailey and W Mitch

The implications of metabolic acidosis in intensive care unit patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 837-839; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.837 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U Broeckel, M Shiozawa, A Kissebah, A Provoost, and H Jacob

Susceptibility genes for end-organ damage. New strategies to understand diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 840-842; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.840 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Scoble and G Cook

Individual kidney function in atherosclerotic nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 842-844; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.842 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Koene and L Hilbrands

Choices of long-term immunosuppression in renal transplantation: balancing the benefits and risks
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 844-846; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.844 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Articles:

I Macdougall

Controversy. What is the most appropriate strategy to monitor functional iron deficiency in the dialysed patient on rhEPO therapy? Merits of percentage hypochromic red cells as a marker of functional iron deficiency?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 847-849; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.847 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W Horl

Controversy. Measurement of hypochromic red blood cells is not the first line procedure to identify the patient with iron deficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 850-851; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.850 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Waldegger, S Steuer, T Risler, A Heidland, G Capasso, S Massry, and F Lang

Molecular basis of renal disease. Mechanisms and clinical significance of cell volume regulation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 867-874; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.867 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Klanke, M Simon, W Rockl, H Weich, H Stolte, and H Grone

Effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (EGF)/vascular permeability factor (VPF) on haemodynamics and permselectivity of the isolated perfused rat kidney
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 875-885; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.875 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Ruiz-Ortega, C Bustos, J Plaza, and Egido

Overexpression of extracellular matrix proteins in renal tubulointerstitial cells by platelet-activating factor stimulation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 886-892; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.886 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Verseput, B Braam, A Provoost, and H Koomans

Tubuloglomerular feedback and prolonged ACE-inhibitor treatment in the hypertensive fawn-hooded rat
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 893-899; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.893 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Oberbauer, G Schreiner, and T Meyer

Natriuretic effect of adenosine A1-receptor blockade in rats
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 900-903; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.900 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Pere, K Krogerus, E Mervaala, J Laakso, H Karppanen, K Inkinen, P Pere, J Ahonen, H Vapaatalo, and L Lindgren

Detrimental effect of dietary sodium and beneficial effect of dietary magnesium on glomerular changes in cyclosporin-A-treated spontaneously hypertensive rats
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 904-910; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.904 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Hizoh, J Strater, C Schick, W Kubler, and C Haller

Radiocontrast-induced DNA fragmentation of renal tubular cells in vitro: role of hypertonicity
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 911-918; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.911 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Peraldi, C Maslo, J Berrou, E Rondeau, W Rozenbaum, and J Sraer

Tissue-type plasminogen activator activity in HIV-associated HUS
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 919-923; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.919 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Covic, D Goldsmith, L Segall, C Stoicescu, S Lungu, C Volovat, and M Covic

Rifampicin-induced acute renal failure: a series of 60 patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 924-929; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.924 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Allen, F Willis, T Beattie, and J Feehally

Abnormal IgA glycosylation in Henoch-Schonlein purpura restricted to patients with clinical nephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 930-934; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.930 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Ang, J Savige, J Dawborn, P Miach, W Heale, B Clarke, and R Sinclair

Antiglomerular basement membrane (GBM)-antibody-mediated disease with normal renal function
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 935-939; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.935 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Halimi, C Philippon, and A Mimran

Contrasting renal effects of nicotine in smokers and non-smokers
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 940-944; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.940 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Missouris, M Papavassiliou, K Khaw, T Hall, A Belli, T Buckenham, and G MacGregor

High prevalence of carotid artery disease in patients with atheromatous renal artery stenosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 945-948; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.945 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Arvanigidou, S Spaia, C Katsinas, P Pangidis, T Constantinidis, V Katsouyannopoulos, and G Vayonas

Microbiological quality of water and dialysate in all haemodialysis centres of Greece
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 949-954; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.949 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Verzetti, C Navino, R Bolzani, G Galli, and G Panzetta

Acetate-free biofiltration versus bicarbonate haemodialysis in the treatment of patients with diabetic nephropathy: a cross-over multicentric study
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 955-961; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.955 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Davies, L Phillips, and G Russell

Peritoneal solute transport predicts survival on CAPD independently of residual renal function
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 962-968; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.962 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Schafer, R Schumann, S Stoteknuel, P Schollmeyer, and G Dobos

Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein is present in effluents of patients with Gram-negative and Gram-positive CAPD peritonitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 969-974; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.969 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Hess

Continuing nephrological education. 'Bad dietary habits' and recurrent calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1033-1038; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1033 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Nabokov and A Nevorotin

Historical notes. Dr N S Korotkov: the low-pitch sounds that stand high
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1041-1043; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1041 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Heidland, Z Kirijakov, and H Sieberth

Report. Report of the seminar 'update in nephrology and hypertension' in Sofia (Bulgaria)
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1047; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1047 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Petersons

Special announcements. 4th Baltic Seminar of Nephrology 12-14 June 1998, Riga, Latvia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1048; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1048 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Various

Announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1096-1098. [Request Permissions]  

Special Features:

R Luke

Transatlantic view
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 852-853; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.852 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dialysis and Transplantation News:

A Disney

Some trends in chronic renal replacement therapy in Australia and New Zealand, 1997
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 854-859; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.854 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Rutkowski, A Ciocalteu, L Djukanovic, I Kiss, A Kovac, S Krivoshiev, R Kveder, M Polenakovic, Z Puretic, M Stanaityte, I Tareyeva, V Teplan, Central , E Europe Advisory Board in Chronic Renal Failure, and J Zaitz

Evolution of renal replacement therapy in Central and Eastern Europe 7 years after political and economical liberation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 860-864; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.860 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Friedman

Struggling to deliver ESRD therapy in developing nations
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 865-866; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.865 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Technical Notes:

O Hergesell, H Felten, K Andrassy, K Kuhn, and E Ritz

Safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy-retrospective analysis of 1090 consecutive cases
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 975-977; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.975 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Nadig, M Leidig, T Schmiedeke, and B Hoffken

The use of ultrasound for the placement of dialysis catheters
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 978-981; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.978 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

B Hirshberg, T Sasson, I Grinblat, L Shustin, and D Rubinger

Prolonged renal dysfunction secondary to renal-artery stenosis in the elderly - it is never too late
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 982-984; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.982 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Kaplan-Pavlovcic, A Vizjak, N Vene, and D Ferluga

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies in atheroembolic disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 985-987; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.985 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Hall, B Brennan, M Leahy, and A Woodroffe

Henoch-Schonlein purpura associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 988-990; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.988 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z Korzets, E Barenboim, J Bernheim, Y Mekori, and J Bernheim

Mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis, antiphospholipid antibodies, and Takayasu's arteritis - is there a link?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 991-993; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.991 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Yim, K Oh, H Chin, C Ahn, S Kim, J Han, S Kim, and J Lee

Exercise-induced acute renal failure in a patient with congenital renal hypouricaemia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 994-997; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.994 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Brown

Recurrence of 2,8-dihydroxyadenine tubulointerstitial lesions in a kidney transplant recipient with a primary presentation of chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 998-1000; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.998 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Rodrigo, J Ruiz, G Lopez-Rasines, A Calabia, G Fernandez-Fresnedo, M Heras, J Zubimendi, and M Arias

Recurrent graft pyelonephritis and pneumatouria resulting from a colovesical fistula secondary to silent diverticulitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1001-1003; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1001 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Sabeel, K Al Meshari, N Abutaleb, and K Al Shaibani

Drug fever induced by azathioprine in a haemodialysis patient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1004-1005; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1004 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Andrews

Interactions with ciprofloxacin and erythromycin leading to aminophylline toxicity
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1006-1008. [Abstract] [Request Permissions]  

R Peces, R Navascues, J Baltar, A Laures, and J Alvarez-Grande

Pseudoaneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk complicating percutaneous internal jugular-vein catheterization for haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1009-1011; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1009 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Mariano, L Benzi, P Cecchetti, A Rosatello, D Merante, F Goia, L Capra, G Lanza, V Curto, and P Cavalli

Efficacy of continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVH) in the treatment of severe phenformin-induced lactic acidosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1012-1015; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1012 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Lee, Y Lin, B Yao, and H Tsai

Acute pseudorejection - intermittent dextrorotation of the uterus causing graft compression
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1016-1017; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1016 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Mansy, P Filobbos, T Aly, S Shlash, Z Al-Shareef, and K Jaber

Massive haemorrhage and rupture of renal transplant from a donor who died of snake bite
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1018-1020; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1018 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Nehoda, B Hochleitner, A Chemelli, R Margreiter, and A Konigsrainer

Successful resection of an infarcted lower pole in a transplanted kidney
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1021-1022; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1021 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

The Interesting Cases:

I Islek, T Akpolat, and M Danaci

Phrenic nerve palsy caused by subclavian vein catheterization
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1023-1025; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1023 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Teaching Points:

K Bel'eed, M Wright, D Eadington, and D Sharpe

The dialysis patient who developed supraclavicular swelling and haemoptysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1026-1028; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1026 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Images in Nephrology:

M Harber, J Buscombe, and A Burns

'Peanut kidney'
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1029-1030; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1029 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nephroquiz for the beginner:

M Kohler, R Riess, and B Schulze

'Eye-witness'
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1031-1032; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1031 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Iconographic Archives of European Nephrology:

G Fogazzi

Italy, 18th century. The description of polycystic kidney by Domenico Gusmano Galeazzi
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1039-1040; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1039 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Congress Reports:

F Kokot and B Krumme

Workshop on the use of colour duplex sonography in clinical nephrology, Katowice, Poland 6-7 September 1997
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1044; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1044 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Sessa

28th National Congress of the Italian Society of Nephrology, Milano, 24-27 June 1997
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1045-1046; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1045 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

J Scoble, A Mikhail, J Reidy, and G Cook

Individual kidney function in atherosclerotic renal-artery disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1049-1050; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1049 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Hoffbrand

Glomerulonephritis in sarcoidosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1050a; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1050a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Helin, E Honkanen, J Metsaniitty, and T Tornroth

A case of membranous glomerulonephritis associated with adenocarcinoma of pancreas
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1050b-1051b; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1050b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Gonzalo, D Telleria, J San Millan, and J Ortuno

Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism and antiproteinuric response to renoprotective therapy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1051-1052; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1051 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Hamani, T Petitclerc, C Jacobs, and G Deray

Is dialysis indicated immediately after administration of iodinated contrast agents in patients on haemodialysis?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1052-1053; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1052 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Oliveras, J Aubia, H Cao, J Puig, F Barbosa, J Lloveras, and J Masramon

Is there a role for parathormone in the pathogenesis of colonic angiodysplasia?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1053; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1053 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Shimamatsu

Experience with i.v. iron chondroitin-sulphate colloid in Japanese haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1054; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1054 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Jagose and R Robson

Colchicine controversy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1055; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1055 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

M Burnier, G Boner, H Brunner, D van Dijk, A Donker, and C Mogensen

Proteinuria and progressive renal disease: towards preventing renal disease. Fourth International Symposium, 24-25 September 1997, Montreux, Switzerland
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1057-1080; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.4.1057 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Various

The 1st Slovene Congress of Nephrology, 23-26 October 1996, Portoroz, Slovenia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 1081-1095. [Request Permissions]  

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