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Persistent overhydration associates a significant risk of peritoneal infection with enteric germs in patients treated with peritoneal dialysis
(Elsevier, 2019-11)
[Abstract]
Background: Overhydration (OH) complicates frequently the clinical course of Peritoneal
Dialysis (PD) patients, and keeps a controversial association with the risk of peritoneal infection.
The main objective ...
High rates of protein intake are associated with an accelerated rate of decline of residual kidney function in incident peritoneal dialysis patients
(Oxford Academic, 2019-01-04)
[Abstract]
Background
Preservation of residual kidney function (RKF) is a relevant objective in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The influence of dietary protein intake (PI) on this variable has not been adequately ...
Treatment adherence to pegvisomant in patients with acromegaly in Spain: PEGASO study
(Springer, 2019-02-13)
[Abstract] PURPOSE: The burden of chronic daily subcutaneous administration of pegvisomant on adherence has not been previously studied. This study was aimed to determine the adherence to pegvisomant treatment in acromegaly ...
Deregulation of miR-324/KISS1/kisspeptin in early ectopic pregnancy: mechanistic findings with clinical and diagnostic implications
(Elsevier, 2019-05)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition for which novel screening tools that would enable early accurate diagnosis would improve clinical outcomes. Kisspeptins, encoded by KISS1, play ...
The Spanish Society of Nephrology (SENEFRO) commentary to the Spain GBD 2016 report: Keeping chronic kidney disease out of sight of health authorities will only magnify the problem
(Elsevier, 2018-11-28)
[Abstract] The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study measures the health of populations worldwide and by country on an annual basis and aims at helping guide public policy on health issues. The GBD estimates for Spain in ...
Pituitary MRI features in acromegaly resulting from ectopic GHRH secretion from a neuroendocrine tumor: analysis of 30 cases
(Oxford University Press on behalf of the Endocrine Society, 2022-05-04)
[Abstract] Context: Ectopic acromegaly is a consequence of rare neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that secrete GHRH. This abnormal GHRH secretion drives GH and IGF-1 excess, with a clinical presentation similar to classical ...
Peritoneal dialysis Is an independent factor associated to lower intima media thickness in dialysis patients free from previous cardiovascular disease
(Frontiers, 2018-12-04)
[Abstract] Carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) displays prognostic value as a marker of cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients. However, few data are available regarding the impact of dialysis modality on cIMT. The aim ...
Treatment with growth hormone for adults with growth hormone deficiency syndrome: benefits and risks
(MDPI, 2018-03-17)
[Abstract] Pharmacological treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults began in clinical practice more than 20 years ago. Since then, a great volume of experience has been accumulated on its effects on the ...
Practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly
(Elsevier, 2013-10)
[Abstract] Acromegaly and gigantism are due to excess GH secretion, usually by a pituitary adenoma. It is an uncommon disease.
Diagnosis is made by showing elevated GH and IGF-I levels in patients with a clinical picture ...