Search for dissertations about: "CKD"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 120 swedish dissertations containing the word CKD.

  2. 21. Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children with chronic kidney disease : before an after renal transplantation

    Author : Helena Öborn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is a complex condition with the risk of progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or renal transplantation. Children with CKD and pediatric renal transplant recipients face a variety of complications, such as side effects of the treatment and concerns about deterioration of graft function. READ MORE

  4. 22. Chronic kidney disease : a clinical model of premature vascular aging

    Author : Lu Dai; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are prone to develop an accelerated vascular aging phenotype characterized by vascular calcification (VC), a major culprit of cardiovascular complications and premature death. While VC has been recognized as an active pathophysiologic process with involvement of specific mediators and effectors, the coexistence of traditional risk factors (i. READ MORE

  5. 23. Renal function after transplantation of the liver and intestine

    Author : Gustaf Herlenius; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : adult liver transplantation; pediatric liver transplantation; intestinal transplantation; multivisceral transplantation; immunosuppression; calcineurin inhibitors; glomerular filtration rate; renal function; nephrotoxicity; chronic kidney disease; renal replacement therapy; mortality;

    Abstract : Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) after liver (LT) or intestinal (IT) transplantation may decrease patient survival. Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) play a major role in its development. Aims: Describe long term renal function and risk factors for developing CKD in adults and children after LT and IT. READ MORE

  6. 24. Anti-Müllerian hormone and fertility in male patients with chronic kidney disease

    Author : Dag Eckersten; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
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    Abstract : AbstractBoth men and women with end stage renal disease (ESRD) often suffer from infertility. The reason for this is multifactorial and includes sexual dysfunction, psychological factors and hormonal disturbances. The hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis is altered already at moderate reduction in kidney function. READ MORE

  7. 25. Effects of lipid-lowering treatment on platelet function and hemostatic mechanisms in diabetic patients : influence of chronic kidney disease and inflammatory parameters

    Author : Tora Almquist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are both associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and the risk is even higher when they are concurrent. Both diseases are considered to be prothrombotic states with increased inflammatory activity and major disturbances in the hemostasis. READ MORE