Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

I. Editorial Features

Editorial:

Tilman Drueke, Norbert Lameire, and Mandy Hill

Online access to NDT for developing countries
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 453; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.453 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorial Comments:

Georges Deschênes, Eric Feraille, and Alain Doucet

Mechanisms of oedema in nephrotic syndrome: old theories and new ideas
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 454-456; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.454 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Takashi Wada, Hitoshi Yokoyama, Kouji Matsushima, and Ken-ichi Kobayashi

Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1: does it play a role in diabetic nephropathy?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 457-459; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.457 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jan Melin, Olof Hellberg, and Bengt Fellström

Hyperglycaemia and renal ischaemia–reperfusion injury
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 460-462; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.460 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raymond Vanholder, Griet Glorieux, and Norbert Lameire

Uraemic toxins and cardiovascular disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 463-466; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.463 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hypothesis:

Alberto Fierro, J. Rodrigo Mora, Maria Rosa Bono, Jorge Morales, Erwin Buckel, Daniela Sauma, and Mario Rosemblatt

Dendritic cells and the mode of action of anticalcineurinic drugs: an integrating hypothesis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 467-468; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.467 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Yvon Lebranchu

Comment on hypothesis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 469-470; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.469 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Invited Comment:

Gabriele Schratzberger and Gert Mayer

Age and renal transplantation: an interim analysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 471-476; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.471 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Congress Report:

Bernhard K. Krämer

Third International Meeting on Cyclooxygenase-2—Basic Research and Therapeutic Use, Regensburg, Germany, June 7–8, 2002
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 477-478; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.477 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Articles:

Thomas Quaschning, Serkan Koçak, Christian Bauer, Hans-Hellmut Neumayer, Jan Galle, and Berthold Hocher

Increase in nitric oxide bioavailability improves endothelial function in endothelin-1 transgenic mice
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 479-483; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.479 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Toshiaki Makino, Takahiko Ono, Kotone Matsuyama, Fumiaki Nogaki, Shigeki Miyawaki, Gisho Honda, and Eri Muso

Suppressive effects of Perilla frutescens on IgA nephropathy in HIGA mice
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 484-490; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.484 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Finn Thomsen Nielsen, Peter Ottosen, Henrik Starklint, and Hans Dieperink

Kidney function and morphology after short-term combination therapy with cyclosporine A, tacrolimus and sirolimus in the rat
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 491-496; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.491 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pascale Bardoux, Daniel Georges Bichet, Hélène Martin, Yves Gallois, Michel Marre, Marie-Françoise Arthus, Michèle Lonergan, Nicole Ruel, Nadine Bouby, and Lise Bankir

Vasopressin increases urinary albumin excretion in rats and humans: involvement of V₂ receptors and the renin–angiotensin system
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 497-506; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.497 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Víctor García-Nieto, Beatriz Siverio, Margarita Monge, Claudia Toledo, and Natalia Molini

Urinary calcium excretion in children with vesicoureteral reflux
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 507-511; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.507 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Iwan C. Meij, Lambert P. W. J. van den Heuvel, Sies Hemmes, Walter A. van der Vliet, Johannes L. Willems, Leo A. H. Monnens, and Nine V. A. M. Knoers

Exclusion of mutations in FXYD2, CLDN16 and SLC12A3 in two families with primary renal Mg²⁺ loss
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 512-516; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.512 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bjørn Egil Vikse, Knut Aasarød, Leif Bostad, and Bjarne M. Iversen

Clinical prognostic factors in biopsy-proven benign nephrosclerosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 517-523; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.517 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Irmgard Neumann, Heinz Regele, Renate Kain, Rainer Birck, and Franz Thomas Meisl

Glomerular immune deposits are associated with increased proteinuria in patients with ANCA-associated crescentic nephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 524-531; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.524 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Luísa Lobato, Idalina Beirão, Manuela Silva, Fernanda Bravo, Frederico Silvestre, Serafim Guimarães, Alda Sousa, Laure-Hélène Noël, and Jorge Sequeiros

Familial ATTR amyloidosis: microalbuminuria as a predictor of symptomatic disease and clinical nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 532-538; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.532 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Peter Gæde, Henrik Post Hansen, Hans-Henrik Parving, and Oluf Pedersen

Impact of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid on kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients with elevated urinary albumin excretion rate
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 539-542; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.539 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Justin Westhuyzen, Zoltan H. Endre, Graham Reece, David M. Reith, David Saltissi, and Thomas J. Morgan

Measurement of tubular enzymuria facilitates early detection of acute renal impairment in the intensive care unit
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 543-551; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.543 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fabian Termorshuizen, Johanna C. Korevaar, Friedo W. Dekker, Kitty J. Jager, Jeannette G. van Manen, Elisabeth W. Boeschoten, and Raymond T. Krediet

Time trends in initiation and dose of dialysis in end-stage renal disease patients in The Netherlands
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 552-558; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.552 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Christopher W. McIntyre, Stewart H. Lambie, Maarten W. Taal, and Richard J. Fluck

Assessment of haemodialysis adequacy by ionic dialysance: intra-patient variability of delivered treatment
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 559-562; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.559 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Manchang Liu, Hiroshi Takahashi, Yoshiki Morita, Shoichi Maruyama, Masashi Mizuno, Yukio Yuzawa, Midoriko Watanabe, Takanobu Toriyama, Hirohisa Kawahara, and Seiichi Matsuo

Non-dipping is a potent predictor of cardiovascular mortality and is associated with autonomic dysfunction in haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 563-569; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.563 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hans Strid, Magnus Simrén, and Einar S. Björnsson

Overuse of acid suppressant drugs in patients with chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 570-575; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.570 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Iain C. Macdougall, James Matcham, and Stephen J. Gray

Correction of anaemia with darbepoetin alfa in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 576-581; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.576 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tarek Sadek, Hakim Mazouz, Hedi Bahloul, Roxana Oprisiu, Najeh El Esper, Isabelle El Esper, Francis Boitte, Michel Brazier, Philippe Moriniere, and Albert Fournier

Sevelamer hydrochloride with or without alphacalcidol or higher dialysate calcium vs calcium carbonate in dialysis patients: an open-label, randomized study
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 582-589; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.582 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sung Hee Chung, Olof Heimbürger, Peter Stenvinkel, Abdul Rashid Qureshi, and Bengt Lindholm

Association between residual renal function, inflammation and patient survival in new peritoneal dialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 590-597; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.590 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laila Bruun, Thomas Björk, Hans Lilja, Charlotte Becker, Ove Gustafsson, and Anders Christensson

Percent-free prostate specific antigen is elevated in men on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatment
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 598-602; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.598 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fernando Perez-Ruiz, Pablo Gomez-Ullate, Juan J. Amenabar, Sofía Zarraga, Marcelo Calabozo, Ana M. Herrero-Beites, and Joan M. Nolla

Long-term efficacy of hyperuricaemia treatment in renal transplant patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 603-606; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.603 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

Minoru Sakatsume and Fumitake Gejyo

Effector T cells and macrophages in urine as a hallmark of systemic vasculitis accompanied by crescentic glomerulonephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 607-609; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.607 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hajime Nakahama, Osamu Sasaki, Fumiki Yoshihara, Satoko Nakamura, Takashi Inenaga, Yuhei Kawano, and Hatsue Ueda

A favourable outcome using oral prednisolone and losartan only in a patient with ANCA-related glomerulonephritis: a discrepancy between histological activity and MPO-ANCA
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 610-612; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.610 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Teaching Points:

Stefan E. Franz, Mirabel A. Buylaert, Solange Moll, and Jürg A. Schifferli

A well-meant present from a friend
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 613-614; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.613 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nephroquiz:

Saban Elitok, Ute Kettritz, Jan Hinrich Bräsen, and Ralph Kettritz

Myoglobinuria: round up more than the usual suspects
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 615-617; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.615 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Images in Nephrology:

Kalpathi L. Venkatachalam and Vesna D. Garovic

Post-traumatic haemodialysis catheter fracture with bacteraemia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 618-619; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.618 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters and Replies:

Martin G. Zeier

Reply
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 622; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.622 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Michiel N. Kerstens, Gerjan Navis, and Robin P. F. Dullaart

Does a reduced 11ßHSD type 2 activity contribute to sodium retention in the nephrotic syndrome?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 620; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.620 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bruno Vogt, Brigitte M. Frey, and Felix J. Frey

Reply
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 620-621; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.620-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Lutz Fritsche, Klemens Budde, and Hans-Hellmut Neumayer

Evaluating candidates for kidney transplantation: some recommendations still lack convincing clinical evidence
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 621-622; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.621 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

Chi-yuan Hsu and Gary C. Curhan

Anaemia among subjects with chronic renal insufficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 623; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.623 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bruno Baggio

Association of primary hyperparathyroidism with cystinuria in a recurrent renal stone-forming patient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 623; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.623-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ülle Pechter, Jaak Maaroos, Siiri Mesikepp, Alar Veraksits, and Mai Ots

Regular low-intensity aquatic exercise improves cardio-respiratory functional capacity and reduces proteinuria in chronic renal failure patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 624-625; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.624 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sik Lee, Sung Kwang Park, Gong Yong Jin, Jong Heon Kim, Sung Nam Cho, Sung Kyew Kang, and Won Kim

Spontaneous renal subcapsular haematoma and acute renal failure complicated by severe pre-eclampsia
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 625-626; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.625 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Giuseppe Enia, Antonella Mandalari, Giuseppina Ventura, Domenica Pustorino, and Vincenzo Panuccio

Sterile icodextrin-associated peritonitis may induce hypersensitivity and recurrent peritonitis on re-challenge
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 626; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.626 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Bastian Dehmel, Wolfgang Schneider, Ralf Kettritz, and Friedrich C. Luft

Not so acute renal failure with crystals in the urine
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 627; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.627 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Announcements:

Announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 18: 628-630; doi:10.1093/ndt/18.3.628 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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