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Contents: Volume 14, Number 2 February 1999   [Index by Author]      Other Issues:

       Editorial Comments

       Invited Comments

       Original Articles

       Preliminary Reports

       Technical Report

       Case Reports

       Clinical Observation

       The Interesting Cases

       Teaching Points

       Images in Nephrology

       Iconographic Archives of European Nephrology

       Congress Reports

       Laudationes

       Letters

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Editorial Comments:

M Campise and A Tarantino: Glomerulonephritis in mixed cryoglobulinaemia: what treatment?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 281-283; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.281 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Ardaillou and J Michel: The relative roles of circulating and tissue renin-angiotensin systems
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 283-286; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.283 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L Ruilope: Cardiovascular and renal risks of calcium-channel blockers - news from the HOT study
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 286-287; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.286 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E Caetano, R Zatz, and J Praxedes: The clinical diagnosis of hypertensive nephrosclerosis - how reliable is it?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 288-290; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.288 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Cunney: Clostridium difficile and antibiotic-associated diarrhoea - importance of C. difficile for the nephrologist
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 290-292; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.290 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Levin: Anaemia in the patient with renal insufficiency: documenting the impact and reviewing treatment strategies
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 292-295; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.292 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

B Freedman: Familial aggregation of end-stage renal failure: aetiological implications
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 295-297; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.295 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Miles: Vascular steal syndrome and ischaemic monomelic neuropathy: two variants of upper limb ischaemia after haemodialysis vascular access surgery
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 297-300; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.297 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M Marangella: Transplantation strategies in type 1 primary hyperoxaluria: the issue of pyridoxine responsiveness
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 301-303; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.301 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Invited Comments:

M Abbate, A Benigni, T Bertani, and G Remuzzi: Nephrotoxicity of increased glomerular protein traffic
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 304-312; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.304 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Rassweiler and M Wiesel: Laparoscopy and retroperitoneoscopy - novel techniques of which clinical nephrologists should be aware
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 313-317; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.313 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original Articles:

A Lelie, W Dekkers, H van Hamersvelt, F Huysmans, and H ten Have: Essay. Discontinuing dialysis: patient's wishes and professional judgement
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 318-321; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.318 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M Alegre: Update in transplantation immunology. Costimulatory molecules as targets for the induction of transplantation tolerance
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 322-332; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.322 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H Tenenhouse: Molecular basis of renal disease. X-linked hypophosphataemia: a homologous disorder in humans and mice
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 333-341; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.333 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C Schick and C Haller: Comparative cytotoxicity of ionic and non-ionic radiocontrast agents on MDCK cell monolayers in vitro
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 342-347; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.342 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Osterby, J Asplund, H Bangstad, G Nyberg, S Rudberg, G Viberti, and J Walkert: Neovasularization at the vascular pole region in diabetic glomerulopathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 348-352; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.348 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Roodnat, J de Fijter, C van Kooten, M Daha, and L van Es: Decreased IgA1 response after primary oral immunization with live typhoid vaccine in primary IgA nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 353-359; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.353 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Pontremoli, F Viazzi, C Martinoli, M Ravera, C Nicolella, V Berruti, G Leoncini, N Ruello, P Zagami, G Bezante, L Derchi, and G Defarrari: Increased renal resistive index in patients with essential hypertension: a marker of target organ damage
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 360-365; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.360 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

M Lilien, M Duran, K Van Hoeck, B Poll-The, and C Schroder: Hyperhomocyst(e)inaemia in children with chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 366-368; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.366 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K Katzarski, B Charra, A Luik, J Nisell, J Filho, J Leypoldt, K Leunissen, G Laurent, and J Bergstrom: Fluid state and blood pressure control in patients treated with long and short haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 369-375; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.369 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

D Schneditz, E Wang, and N Levin: Validation of haemodialysis recirculation and access blood flow measured by thermodilution
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 376-383; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.376 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G Raman, J Feehally, R Coates, H Elliott, P Griffin, J Olubodun, and R Wilkinson: Renal effects of amlodipine in normotensive renal transplant recipients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 384-388; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.384 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Bugge, A Hartmann, S Osnes, & Bentdal, and J Stenstrom: Immediate and early renal function after living donor transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 389-393; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.389 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Wuthrich, T Weinreich, P Ambuhl, A Schwarzkopf, D Candinas, and U Binswanger: Reduced kidney transplant rejection rate and pharmacoeconomic advantage of mycophenolate mofetil
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 394-399; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.394 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Kagan, N Haran, L Leschinsky, N Shuali, and J Rapoport: Leptin in CAPD patients: serum concentrations and peritoneal loss
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 400-405; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.400 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Abdi, K Chavin, and T Nadasdy: A course in histopathology. Nodular glomerulosclerosis in a renal allograft of a non-diabetic recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 493-496; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.493 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Freyschmidt and E Ritz: Nephroquiz for the beginner
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 499-500; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.499 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Wurthner, L Rump, W Grotz, R Engelhardt, and M Lubbert: Continuing nephrological education. Management of acute myeloid leukaemia following myelodysplastic syndrome in a kidney graft recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 501-506; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.501 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Howie and D Cattran: Letter & reply. Definition of 'focal segmental glomerulosclerosis' Re: Response to Dr Howie's letter 'Are all patients with idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) created equal?'
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 514; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.514 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Various: Book reviews
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 525-526; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.525 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Various: Announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 527-530; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.527 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Preliminary Reports:

B Gartner, H Kaul, A Neutzling, M Sauter, N Mueller-Lantzsch, and H Kohler: High prevalence of hepatitis G virus (HGV) infections in dialysis staff
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 406-408; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.406 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Technical Report:

M Giannattasio, R La Rosa, and A Balestrazzi: How can videolaparoscopy be used in a peritoneal dialysis programme?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 409-411; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.409 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

E Vela, M Cleries, and M Rue: The use of treatment modality specific analysis according to Selwood in epidemiological studies
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 412-415; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.412 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case Reports:

A Gonzalo, F Mampaso, R Barcena, N Gallego, and J Ortuno: Membranous nephropathy associated with hepatitis B virus infection: long-term clinical and histological outcome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 416-418; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.416 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

S Ako, Y Kaneko, M Higuchi, T Ideura, H Arakura, K Hora, H Oguchi, and K Kiyosawa: Crow-Fukase syndrome-immunoadsorption plasmapheresis effectively lowers elevated interleukin-6 concentration
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 419-422; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.419 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T Yoshioka, A Komatsuda, H Wakui, H Ohtani, K Hamai, H Imai, and A Miura: Hyponatraemia as the presenting feature of isolated thyrotropin deficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 423-425; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.423 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

W Miesen, E Janssens, and E van Bommel: Diabetes insipidus as the presenting symptom of Wegener's granulomatosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 426-429; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.426 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Ballesteros, J Bromsoms, M Valles, E Llistosella, G Garijo, L Bernado, and J Mauri: Vasculitis look-alikes: variants of renal atheroembolic disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 430-433; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.430 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F van der Woude and R Waldherr: Severe renal arterio-arteriosclerosis after cocaine use
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 434-435; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.434 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C Chew, K Bannister, T Mathew, G Russ, and A Seymour: Thrombotic microangiopathy related to anticardiolipin antibody in a renal allograft
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 436-438; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.436 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Fang, J Chen, W Chen, and K Hsu: Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome in an adult male with Aeromonas hydrophila enterocolitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 439-440; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.439 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G Oldenquist and M Salem: Parenteral copper sulfate poisoning causing acute renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 441-443; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.441 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

B van Kempen, H Smits, and P Blankestijn: haemodialysis access graft with shunting through an iatrogenic fistula - the diagnostic role of magnetic resonance flow measurement
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 444-446; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.444 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

G Modi, D Bhowmik, S Padmanabhan, S Gupta, S Agarwal, S Tiwari, and S Dash: Lymph leakage following subclavian vein catheterization
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 447-448; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.447 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C Tseng, J Huang, M Wang, R Lan, J Sung, and F Chen: Parathyroid carcinoma with multiple lung metastases
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 449-451; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.449 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H Okada, T Inoue, S Takahira, S Sugahara, H Nakamoto, and H Suzuki: Daytime hypertension, sleep apnea and metabolic alkalosis in a haemodialysis patient - the result of sodium bicarbonate abuse
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 452-454; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.452 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Y Shimizu, K Nagase, K Kadono, Y Funayama, Y Tsurushima, T Hibino, H Kikuchi, S Nagase, and A Koyama: The haemodialysis patient who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after a trip to a hot spring spa
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 455-457; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.455 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Levesque, M Leblanc, J Cardinal, J Teitlebaum, Y Skrobik, and M Lebrun: Haemodialysis for severe hyperammonaemic coma complicating urinary diversions
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 458-461; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.458 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

B Berner, D Krieter, K Rumpf, R Grunewald, W Beuche, T Weber, and G Muller: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a renal transplant patient diagnosed by JCV-specific DNA amplification and an intrathecal humoral immune response to recombinant virus protein 1
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 462-465; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.462 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

H Bry-Gauillard, P Touraine, M Mamzer-Bruneel, A Simoes-Vaz, F Kuttenn, and C Legendre: Complete regression of a major hyperprolactinaemia after renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 466-468; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.466 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Y Keung, T Chuahirun, and D Wesson: Concomitant parvovirus B19 and cytomegalovirus infections after living-related renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 469-471; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.469 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F Karassa, K Avdikou, P Pappas, L Nakopoulou, A Kostakis, and J Boletis: Late renal transplant arterial thrombosis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 472-474; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.472 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Clinical Observation:

M Tekin, F Yalcinkaya, N Tumer, N Cakar, H Kocak, N Ozkaya, and H Gencgonul: Familial Mediterranean fever - renal involvement by diseases other than amyloid
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 475-479; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.475 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

The Interesting Cases:

E Nielsen: Hyperkalaemic muscle paresis - side-effect of prostaglandin inhibition in a haemodialysis patient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 480-482; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.480 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

A Korzets, T Weinstein, Y Ori, M Goren, A Chagnac, M Hermann, D Zevin, and U Gafter: Back pain and staphylococcal bacteraemia in haemodialysed patients - beware!
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 483-486; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.483 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

R Peces, C Diaz-Corte, J Baltar, E Gago, and M Alvarez-Grande: A desperate case of failing vascular access - management of superior vena cava thrombosis, recurrent bacteraemia, and acute clavicular osteomyelitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 487-489; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.487 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Teaching Points:

J Jurgensen, V Muller, U Kettritz, A Woywodt, U Gobel, and F Luft: A malignant 'incidentaloma' in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 490-492; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.490 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Images in Nephrology:

C Hare: Radiological view of sclerosing peritonitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 497-498; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.497 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Iconographic Archives of European Nephrology:

G Fogazzi and J Cameron: Italy, 20th century. The first percutaneous renal biopsies in Italy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 507; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.507 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Congress Reports:

E Ritz: International Nephrological Symposium, 'Modern aspects of renal replacement therapy'. Moscow, Russia, 8-9 September 1998
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 508-509; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.508 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Laudationes:

N Tomilina: Professor Maria Ratner
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 510-511; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.510 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

T Drueke: Retirement of Claude Jacobs
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 512-513; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.512 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters:

A Gascon, J Cobeta-Garcia, and E Iglesias: Gitelman syndrome and chondrocalcinosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 515a; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.515a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

J Ara, J Pascual, E Mirapeix, R Rodriguez, R Abellana, and A Darnell: Ceruloplasmin in small vessel vasculitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 515b-517b; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.515b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

O Ifudu and J Valcourt: Does uraemia potentiate bacteraemia-associated haemolysis in patients receiving erythropoietin?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 517-519; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.517 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

C Letizia, S Mazzaferro, S Chicca, S Cerci, S Subioli, G Cinotti, and E D'Erasmo: Changes in adrenomedullin plasma concentrations during haemodialysis in patients with chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 519-520; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.519 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

P Carron, A Florea, D Ducloux, M Jamali, and J Chalopin: Atheroembolic disease associated with the use of low-molecular-weight heparin during haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 520-521; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.520 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

F Shaheen: An exploratory study examining the influence of religion on attitudes towards organ donation among the Asian population in Luton, UK
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 521a; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.521a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

K Herzig and D Johnson: Marked elevation of blood cyclosporin and tacrolimus levels due to concurrent metronidazole therapy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 521b-523b; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.521b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

L Gabutti, R Stoller, and B Vogt: Omeprazole-induced agranulocytosis in a kidney transplant recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 14: 523-524; doi:10.1093/ndt/14.2.523 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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