Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Original Articles:

E Ritz, H Koomans, and A Davison

Report from the editorial office
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 1-3; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.1 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Traeger

Nephrology and society
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 4-7; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.4 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Schaefer and B Rohrich

Controversy. The dilemma of renal replacement therapy in patients over 80 years of age. Dialysis should not be withheld
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 35-36; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.35 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Mallick and A El Marasi

Controversy. Dialysis in the elderly, to treat or not to treat?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 37-39; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.37 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Hauser, L Renders, H Radeke, R Sterzel, and M Goppelt-Struebe

Mycophenolate mofetil inhibits rat and human mesangial cell proliferation by guanosine depletion
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 58-63; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.58 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Benchetrit, A Mandelbaum, J Bernheim, E Podjarny, J Green, B Katz, and M Rathaus

Altered vascular reactivity following partial nephrectomy in the rat: a possible mechanism of the blood-pressure-lowering effect of heparin
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 64-69; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.64 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Thuraisingham and A Raine

Maintenance of normal agonist-induced endothelium-dependent relaxation in uraemic and hypertensive resistance vessels
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 70-75; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.70 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Wada, K Furuichi, N Sakai, M Shimizu, C Segawa, K Kobayashi, N Mukaida, T Kasahara, K Matsushima, and H Yokoyama

Eotaxin contributes to renal interstitial eosinophilia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 76-80; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.76 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Kokubo, Y Hiki, H Iwase, A Tanaka, J Nishikido, K Hotta, and Y Kobayashi

Exposed peptide core of IgA1 hinge region in IgA nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 81-85; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.81 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Csiky, T Kovacs, L Wagner, T Vass, and J Nagy

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and progression in patients with IgA nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 86-90; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.86 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Reichert, R Koene, and J Wetzels

Acute heamodynamic and proteinuric effects of prednisolone in patients with a nephrotic syndrome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 91-97; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.91 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Hemmelder, D de Zeeuw, and P de Jong

Antiproteinuric efficacy of verapamil in comparison to trandolapril in non-diabetic renal disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 98-104; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.98 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W Metcalfe, A Reid, and C Geddes

Prevalence of angiographic atherosclerotic renal artery disease and its relationship to the anatomical extent of peripheral vascular atherosclerosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 105-108; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.105 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Schwarz, L Preuschof, and D Zellner

Incidence of analgesic nephropathy in Berlin since 1983
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 109-112; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.109 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Tamura, H Tokushima, M Murakawa, O Matsumura, S Itoyama, T Mitarai, and K Isoda

Influences of Helicobacter pylori on serum pepsinogen concentrations in dialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 113-117; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.113 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Sivanesan, T How, and A Bakran

Sites of stenosis in AV fistulae for haemodialysis access
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 118-120; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.118 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Chazot, B Charra, C Vo Van, G Jean, T Vanel, E Calemard, J Terrat, M Ruffet, and G Laurent

The Janus-faced aspect of 'dry weight'
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 121-124; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.121 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Salem

Hypertension in the haemodialysis population: any relationship to 2-years survival?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 125-128; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.125 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Chantrel, I Enache, M Bouiller, I Kolb, K Kunz, P Petitjean, B Moulin, and T Hannedouche

Abysmal prognosis of patients with type 2 diabetes entering dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 129-136; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.129 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Song, W Yang, S Kim, J Lee, T Kwon, and J Park

Association of plasma fibrinogen concentration with vascular access failure in hemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 137-141; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.137 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Arnadottir, A Berg, J Hegbrant, and B Hultberg

Influence of haemodialysis on plasma total homocystein concentration
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 142-146; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.142 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Kuhlmann, K Konig, W Riegel, and HKohler

Gender-specific differences in dialysis quality (Kt/V): 'big men' are at risk of inadequate haemodialysis treatment
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 147-153; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.147 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Brulez, C van Guldener, A Donker, and P ter Wee

The impact of an amino acids-based peritoneal dialysis fluid on plasma total homocysteine levels, lipid profile and body fat mass
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 154-159; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.154 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Suwelack, J Witta, M Hausberg, S Muller, K Rahn, and M Barenbrock

Studies on structural changes of the carotid arteries and the heart in asymptomatic renal transplant recipients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 160-165; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.160 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Butani, M Polinsky, B Kaiser, and H Baluarte

Predictive value of race in post-transplantation recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in children
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 166-168; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.166 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Lehrich, S Moll, and F Luft

Continuing nephrological education. Evaluating a critically ill patient with metabolic acidosis: the ifosfamide paradigm
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 226-230; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.226 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Various

Special announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 237-238; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.237 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorial Comments:

B Watschinger

Indirect recognition of allo MHC peptides - potential role in human transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 8-11; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.8 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Brown

Regulation of vitamin D action
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 11-16; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.11 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Vanholder and G Glorieux

Molecular mechanisms of vitamin D hyporesponsiveness in renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 16-19; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.16 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Steffes

Glomerular lesions of diabetes mellitus: preventable and reversible
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 19-21; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.19 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Yalcinkaya and N Tuer

Glomerular lesions other than amyloidosis in patients with familial Mediterranean fever
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 21-25; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.21 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Ponticelli and M Villa

Does cyclosporin have a role in the treatment of membranous nephropathy?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 23-25; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.23 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K McLaughlin and A Jardine

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor (AT1) antagonists: either or both for primary renal disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 25-28; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.25 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Mees

Hypertension in haemodialysis patients: who cares?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 28-30; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.28 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Friedman

Haemodialysis for French diabetic patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 30-31; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.30 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Grinyo

Mycophenolate - update after it has come of age
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 31-34; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.31 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dialysis and Transplantation News:

A Covic, L Iancu, C Apetrei, D Scripcaru, C Volovat, I Mititiuc, and M Covic

Hepatitis virus infection in haemodialysis patients from Moldavia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 40-45; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.40 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Mathieson, D Jolliffe, C Dudley, K Hamilton, and P Lear

The spouse as a kidney donor: ethically sound?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 46-48; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.46 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Rapid Communications:

A Zamauskaite, I Perez-Cruz, M Yaqoob, J Madrigal, and S Cohen

Effect of renal dialysis therapy modality on T cell cytokine production
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 49-55; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.49 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Bluthner, A Bruntgens, S Schmidt, K Strojek, W Grzeszczak, and E Ritz

Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphism and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 56-57; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.56 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Preliminary Reports:

K Kalantar-Zadeh, E Dunne, K Nixon, K Kahn, G Lee, M Kleiner, and F Luft

Near infra-red interactance for nutritional assessment of dialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 169-175; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.169 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

R Dhiman, H Kohli, G Das, K Joshi, Y Chawla, and V Sakhuja

Remission of HBV-related mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis after interferon therapy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 176-178; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.176 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Blanco, R Denisi, P Rispal, C Deminiere, J Pellegrin, B Leng, and M Aparicio

Henoch-Schonlein purpura associated with segmental and focal proliferative glomerulonephritis in a patient with Hodgkin's disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 179-180; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.179 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Chuang, S Kao, C Tsai, C Lee, and K Chen

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis as the presenting feature in an adult with nephrotic syndrome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 181-182; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.181 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Kanagasundaram, E Perry, and J Turney

Aneurysm of the splenic artery in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 183-184; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.183 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Meola, M Barsotti, E Morelli, A Cupisti, and G Barsotti

Bleeding after renal biopsy resulting from a persisting left cardinal vein
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 185-186; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.185 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Andrews and S Sampson

Topical non-steroidal drugs are systemically absorbed and may cause renal disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 187-189; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.187 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F Ehrig, S Waller, M Misra, and Z Twardowski

A case of 'green urine'
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 190-192; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.190 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Lin, M Wu, C Yang, and C Huang

Leptospirosis associated with hypokalaemia and thick ascending limb dysfunction
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 193-195; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.193 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Joko, H Tanaka, H Hirakata, H Henzan, K Hizawa, E Hirakata, H Higashi, H Yonemasu, and M Fujishima

Phlegmonous gastritis in a haemodialysis patient with secondary amyloidosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 196-198; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.196 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Juvenois, M Ghysels, C Galle, C Tielemans, D Abramowicz, P Vereerstraeten, L Depauw, and J Van Herweghem

Successful revascularization for acute renal allograft thrombosis after 32 hours of ischaemia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 199-201; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.199 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Nicholas, P Dawes, S Davies, and A Freemont

Persisting aluminium-related bone disease after cadaveric renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 202-204; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.202 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical Observation:

B Jamil, L McMahon, J Savige, Y Wang, and R Walker

A study of long-term morbidity associated with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 205-209; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.205 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

The Interesting Cases:

Y Tien, C Yang, K Ng, M Wu, P Lai, and C Huang

Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava in a pregnant woman with nephrotic syndrome - diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 210-213; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.210 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Thiruventhiran, B Goh, C Leong, P Cheah, L Looi, and S Tan

Acute renal failure following multiple wasp stings
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 214-217; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.214 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Dellow, R Unwin, and J Honour

Pontefract cakes can be bad for you: refractory hypertension and liquorice excess
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 218-220; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.218 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Teaching Points:

K Modi, D Gross, and M Davidman

The patient developing chest pain at the onset of haemodialysis sessions - it is not always angina pectoris
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 221-223; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.221 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Images in Nephrology:

U Schwarz, K Amann, and E Ritz

Why are coronary plaques more malignant in the uraemic patient?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 224-225; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.224 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nephroquiz for the beginner:

T Rabelink

The young lady with massive proteinuria, biopsy-confirmed steroid-resistant minimal change glomerulonephritis and episodes of turbid urine
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 231-232; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.231 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Historical Notes:

M Legrain

Maurice Dérot (1901-1985): a French pioneer of nephrology
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 233-235; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.233 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laudationes:

J Walls

Professor Sir Netar P Mallick
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 236; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.236 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters and Replies:

P Andrews and G Mourad

Lipoprotein glomerulopathy: a new cause of nephrotic syndrome after renal transplantation. Implications for renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 239-240; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.239 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Zoccali, G Tripepi, B Tucker, A Johnston, and L Baker

Ambulatory monitoring and clinic BP measurements for predicting left ventricular mass in patients with chronic renal diseases
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 240-241; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.240 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Bel'eed, A Kumar, M Asin, L Sellars, C Farmer, and D Goldsmith

Endoluminal brushing of blocked indwelling haemodialysis catheters
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 241a; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.241a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

R Evrenkaya, M Basak, S Cosansel, Z Cankir, Y Guney, S Kurtoglu, S Yildirim, Y Tulbek, and M Danaci

A case of Whipple's disease associated with acute Ebstein Barr virus hepatitis and Berger's disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 241b-242b; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.241b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Enriquez, A Sirvent, J Cabezuelo, M Perez-Ramos, F Amoros, and A Reyes

Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and gastric adenocarcinoma
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 242-243; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.242 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Kistler, D Lappin, and R Coward

Therapeutic dilemma: crescentic mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type 1 in a patient on antituberculous therapy with rifampicin
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 243-244; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.243 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Rivera, A Gonzalo, F Mampaso, J Teruel, and J Ortuno

The heterogeneity of glomerulonephritis associated with HIV
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 244-245; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.244 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Hussein, J Mooij, H Khan, G Iskandrani, and H Roujouleh

Renal vein thrombosis, diagnosis and treatment
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 245-247; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.245 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Ducloux, A Lemouel, and J Chalopin

Renal papillary necrosis in a marathon runner
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 247-248; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.247 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Catalano, V Bordin, G Panebianco, D Lambertini, F Fabbian, and D Di Lando

Identification of renal damage and of risk markers for renal damage in a cohort of diabetic outpatients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 248; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.248 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Kimura, T Uzu, S Kuroda, S Nakamura, and T Inenaga

Is prophylactic haemodialysis recommended to remove contrast medium immediately after angiography?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 249a; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.249a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Reichel

No effect of vitamin K1 supplementation on biochemical bone markers in haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 249b-250b; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.249b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Fernandez-Juarez, R Letosa, and J Mirete

Pulmonary migration of a vascular stent
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 250-251; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.250 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Agroyannis, C Fourtounas, H Tzanatos, and I Kopelias

Can telemedicine contribute to the expansion of home haemodialysis?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 251-252; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.251 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Turi, I Nemeth, I Varga, and B Matkovics

Erythropoietin and oxidative stress in haemodialysis: beneficial effects of vitamin E supplementation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 252-253; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.252 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Caimi, B Canino, F Vaccaro, G Ventimiglia, G Oddo, M Montana, and R Presti

Chronic renal failure: behaviour of the polymorphonuclear leukocyte membrane fluidity at baseline and after chemotactic activation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 253-254; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.253 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V Furlan, A Hafi, M Dessalles, J Bouchez, B Charpentier, and A Taburet

Methadone is poorly removed by haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 254-255; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.254 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Dalekos, E Zervou, M Elisaf, D Boumba, K Katopodis, G Sferopoulos, K Siamopoulos, and E Tsianos

Increased prevalence of markers of GBV-C/HGV infection in a selected cohort of haemodialysis patients negative for other blood-borne viruses
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 255-256; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.255 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Sayiner, A Zeytinoglu, M Ozkahya, S Erensoy, T Ozacar, E Ok, F Akcicek, and A Bilgic

HCV infection in haemodialysis and CAPD patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 256-257; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.256 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H van der Kamp, B Otten, L Swinkels, C Sweeps, L Monnens, and C Schroder

Influence of peritoneal loss of GHBP, IGF-I and IGFBP-3 on serum levels in children with ESRD
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 257-258; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.257 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Rivera, M Crespo, J Teruel, R Marce, and J Ortuno

Neurotoxicity due to imipenem/cilastatin in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 258-259; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.258 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Various

Scottish Renal Association, 14-15 November 1997, Aberdeen, UK
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 260-267; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.260 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Various

Scottish Renal Association 24-25 April 1998, Glasgow, UK
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 268-272; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.1.268 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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