Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

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J. Bernheim

Report from the President of the EDTA-ERA
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 1-2. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Officers of the EDTA-ERA
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C. G. Winearis, J. G. G. Ledingham, and Eberhard Ritz

An Appreciation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 4-5. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Ritz, H. Koomans, and A. Davison

Report from the Editorial Office
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 6-9. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Movilli

Simplified approaches to calculate Kt/V. It's time for agreement
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 24-27. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. A. Friedman

View from across the Atlantic. America struggles with health care reform
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 203-207. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Krumme, U. Blum, T. Benzing, E. Keller, P. Schollmeyer, and L. C. Rump

Treatment of primary graft dysfunction after kidney transplantation by renal artery stent
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 208-210. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Leys, B. Van Damme, and R. Verberckmoes

Ocular complications of type 2 membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 211-214. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. K. T. Wong and P. A. Marsden

Nitric oxide synthases: regulation in disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 215-220. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

The Editorial Office thanks the following colleagues for reviewing papers for the period of June 1st 1994 to June 30th 1995
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editorial

G. J. Fournié and P. Druet

Towards understanding the pathogenesis of SLE
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 10-12. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Adu

The nephrotic syndrome: does renal biopsy affect management?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 12-13. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. J. Blankestijn, J. A. Joles, and H. A. Koomans

Does the modality of haemodialysis treatment affect lipoprotein composition?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 14-16. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. G. Goodman and I. B. Salusky

Parathyroid gland function and the set point for PTH release: understanding the available data
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 16-18. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.-H. Neumayer

Cyclosporin as microemulsion—is it a new drug?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 19-20. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. D. Kahan

Is there a rationale to combine cyclosporin and sirolimus?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 21-23. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

news

M. S. Abomelha

Renal failure and transplantation activity in the Arab world. Arab Society of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 28-29. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Naicker

Nephrology in South Africa
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 30-31. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

research-article

Get checked abstract Z. Hruby, D. Wendycz, W. Kopec, L. Czerchawski, M. Józefowiak, and J. Rabczynski

Effect of antiproteolytic drugs: epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA) and aprotinin on experimental anti-GBM nephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 32-39. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Thaiss, C. Hass, U. Helmchen, U. Wenzel, and R. A. K. Stahl

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in experimental in-situ immune complex glomerulonephritis: influence on renal function, proteinuria, and morphology
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 40-46. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H. Herlitz, B. Widgren, V. Urbanavicius, S. Attvall, and B. Persson

Stimulatory effect of insulin on tubular sodium reabsorption in normotensive subjects with a positive family history of hypertension
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 47-54. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. Gaedeke, L. M. Fels, C. Bokemeyer, U. Mengs, H. Stolte, and H. Lentzen

Cisplatin nephrotoxicity and protection by silibinin
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 55-62. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract P.-O. Attman, P. Alaupovic, M. Tavella, and C. Knight-Gibson

Abnormal lipid and apolipoprotein composition of major lipoprotein density classes in patients with chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 63-69. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract K. Lippuner, H.-J. Zehnder, J. P. Casez, R. Takkinen, C. Descoeudres, and Ph. Jaeger

Effect of calcium-channel blockers on calcium—phosphate metabolism in patients with end-stage renal disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 70-74. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Wühl, Ch. Fusch, K. Schärer, O. Mehls, and F. Schaefer

Assessment of total body water in paediatric patients on dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 75-80. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Malberti, B. Corradi, P. Cosci, M. Colecchia, O. Leopardi, L. Grossi, C. Oldini, and E. Imbasciati

Different effects of calcitriol and parathyroidectomy on the PTH—calcium curve in dialysis patients with severe hyperparathyroidism
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 81-87. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract D. W. Johnson, R. J. Rigby, H. D. McIntyre, A. Brown, and J. Freeman

A randomized trial comparing 1.25 mmol/l calcium dialysate to 1.75 mmol/l calcium dialysate in CAPD patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 88-93. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Y Ori, A Korzets, M Katz, Y Perek, I Zahavi, and U Gafter

Haemodialysis arteriovenous access—a prospective haemodynamic evaluation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 94-97. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract G. Woodrow, J. H. Turney, A. M. Davison, and E. H. Cooper

Serum hyaluronan concentrations predict survival in patients with chronic renal failure on maintenance haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 98-100. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Schindler, S. Krautzig, V. Lufft, G. Lonnemann, A. Mahiout, M. N. Marra, S. Shaldon, and K. M. Koch

Induction of interleukin-1 and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist during contaminated in-vitro dialysis with whole blood
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 101-108. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract B. S. Vishwanath, C. A. Fux, D. E. Uehlinger, B. M. Frey, R. C. Franson, and F. J. Frey

Haemodialysis activates phospholipase A₂ enzyme
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 109-116. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Yvan Gasche, Manuel Pascual, Peter. M. Suter, Hervé Favre, Jean-Claude Chevrolet, and Jürg A. Schifferli

Complement depletion during haemofiltration with polyacrilonitrile membranes
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 117-119. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Luzza, M. Imeneo, M. Maletta, I. Mantelli, D. Tancre, G. Merando, L. Biancone, and F. Pallone

Helicobacter pylori-specific IgG in chronic haemodialysis patients: relationship of hypergastrinaemia to positive serology
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 120-124. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. D. Barata, P. C. D'Haese, C. Pires, L. V. Lamberts, J. Simões, and M. E. De Broe

Low-dose (5 mg/kg) desferrioxamine treatment in acutely aluminium-intoxicated haemodialysis patients using two drug administration schedules
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 125-132. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract C. Catalano, T. H. J. Goodship, K. A. Graham, C. Marino, A. L. Brown, J. S. Tapson, M. K. Ward, and R. Wilkinson

Withdrawal of renal replacement therapy in Newcastle upon Tyne: 1964–1993
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 133-139. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract N. Bakir, W. J. Sluiter, R. J. Ploeg, W. J. van Son, and A. M. Tegzess

Primary renal graft thrombosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 140-147. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Jose M. Gonzalez-Posada, Maria C. Garcia-Castro, Lourdes P. Tamajon, Armando Torres, Domingo Hernandez, Manuel Losada, Benito Maceira, and Eduardo Salido

HLA-DR class II and ICAM-1 expression on tubular cells taken by fine-needle aspiration biopsy in renal allograft dysfunction
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 148-152. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. M. Zürcher, H. A. Bock, and G. Thiel

Hyperuricaemia in cyclosporin-treated patients: a GFR-related effect
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 153-158. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Fabrizi, G. Lunghi, P. Marai, D. Marcelli, I. Guarnori, L. Raffaele, G. Erba, A. Pagano, and F. Locatelli

Virological and histological features of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in kidney transplant recipients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 159-164. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract H.-H. Neumayer, L. Färber, P. Haller, R. Kohnen, A. Maibücher, A. Schuster, J. Vollmar, K. Budde, J. Waiser, and F. C. Luft

Substitution of conventional cyclosporin with a new microemulsion formulation in renal transplant patients: results after 1 year
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 165-172. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract M. M. Hirschl, M. P. Matzner, W. O. Huber, M. Binder, G. Röggla, K. Derfler, F. Mühlbacher, and A. N. Laggner

Effect of desmopressin substitution during organ procurement on early renal allograft function
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 173-176. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract M. R. N. Nampoory, K. V. Johny, N. Al-Hilali, M. S. Seshadri, and A. S. Kanagasabhapathy

Erythropoietin deficiency and relative resistance cause anaemia in post-renal transplant recipients with normal renal function
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 177-181. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

case-report

Get checked abstract J. T. Tamsma, F. J. van der Woude, and H. H. P. J. Lemkes

Effect of suiphated glycosaminoglycans on albuminuria in patients with overt diabetic (type 1) nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 182-185. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract G. Zhang and A. M. El Nahas

The effect of rhubarb extract on experimental renal fibrosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 186-190. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract P. C. Chang, A. M. Schrander-van der Meer, W. T. van Dorp, and E. van Leer

Intracutaneous versus intramuscular hepatitis B vaccination in primary non-responding haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 191-193. [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Muñoz-Bustillo, D. Tejedor, A. Garcia, and A. Noguerado

Acute nephritis by Aspergillus in a patient with AIDS
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 194-196. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Ganadu, G. L. Mura, A. M. Campus, G. L. Cherchi, V. Fanelli, L. Calvisi, G. Canu, and G. B. Cherchi

Relapsing pyrogenic reactions due to Xanthomonas maltophilia in a dialysis patient with a long-term central venous catheter
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 197-198. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. J. Neuhaus, H. Iselin, and D. Nadal

Haemophilus influenzae: a cause of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 199-200. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Tang, C. Y. Lo, W. K. Lo, M. Ho, and I. K. P. Cheng

Rhodococcus peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 201-202. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters

J. F. Navarro, C. Mora, E. Gallego, and J. Garcia

Acute renal failure associated with foscarnet therapy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 221. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. M. Morales, M. A. Muñoz, and G. Fernandez Zatarain

Reply by authors
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 221. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. B. Drüeke, M. Sonikian, and J. Zingraff

Control of severe hyperparathyroidism and regression of a brown tumour after treatment with i.v. alfacalcidol in a uraemic patient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 221-222. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Mourad

Reply by authors
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 222-223. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. S. Sever, A. Türkmen, A. Yildiz, and T. Ecder

Successful treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in a renal allograft recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 223. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Announcements

Announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 1996 11: 228-229. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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