Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Editorial Comments:

R Ardaillou

Angiotensin II-complexities beyond AT1 and AT2 receptors
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 2988-2990; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.2988 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Articles:

K Bernstein

ACE knockout mice - lessons for adult nephrology
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 2991-2994; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.2991 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Ng

Sodium proton exchanger (NHE) isoforms - potential relevance to hypertension and its complications
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 2994-2996; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.2994 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Stumvoll

Glucose production by the human kidney - its importance has been underestimated
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 2996-2999; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.2996 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Kobayashi and A Koyama

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in glomerulonephritis - a novel hazard emerging on the horizon
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 2999-3001; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.2999 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T Akpolat

Management of the patient with Behçet's disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3002-3004; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3002 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Levy, I Giatras, and P Jungers

Pregnancy and end-stage renal disease - past experience and new insights
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3005-3007; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3005 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Rostand

Is renal failure caused by primary hypertension? Why does the controversy continue?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3007-3010; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3007 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W Fassbinder

Renaissance of the batch method?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3010-3012; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3010 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Kuypers and Y Vanrenterghem

Prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus infection in renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3012-3016; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3012 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Tognoni

The global burden of disease and the challenge of invisibility
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3016-3018; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3016 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Plata, C Silva, J Yahuita, L Perez, A Schieppati, and G Remuzzi

Renal epidemiology. The first clinical and epidemiological programme on renal disease in Bolivia: a model for prevention and early diagnosis of renal diseases in the developing countries
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3034-3036; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3034 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Clarkson, A McGinty, C Godson, and H Brady

Molecular basis of renal disease. Leukotrienes and lipoxins: lipoxygenase-derived modulators of leukocyte recruitment and vascular tone in glomerulonephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3043-3051; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3043 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Z Wang, K Liang, M Pahl, and N Vaziri

Effect of heparin on mesangial cell growth and gene expression of matrix proteins
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3052-3057; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3052 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G van Zandbergen, C van Kooten, N Mohamad, T Reterink, J de Fijter, J van de Winkel, and M Daha

Reduced binding of immunoglobulin A (IgA) from patients with primary IgA nephropathy to the myeloid IgA Fc-receptor, CD89
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3058-3064; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3058 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Nilsson, M Adams, S Matthews, G Guron, B Sundelin, and P Friberg

Long-term reduction of renal interstitial hydrostatic pressure after neonatal renin-angiotensin system inhibition in the rat
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3065-3073; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3065 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O Lenz, F Zheng, J Vilar, S Doublier, E Lupia, S Schwedler, L Striker, and G Striker

The inheritance of glomerulosclerosis in mice is controlled by multiple quantitative trait loci
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3074-3078; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3074 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Ekstrand, R Groop, and C Gronhagen-Riska

Insulin resistance precedes microalbuminuria in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3079-3083; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3079 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Siewert-Delle, S Ljungman, O Andersson, and L Wilhelmsen

Does treated primary hypertension lead to end-stage renal disease? A 20-year follow-up of the primary prevention study in Goteborg, [Sweden]
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3084-3090; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3084 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V Schwenger and E Ritz

Audit of antihypertensive treatment in patients with renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3091-3095; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3091 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H Holdaas, A Hartmann, K Berg, K Lund, and P Fauchald

Renal effects of losartan and amlodipine in hypertensive patients with non-diabetic nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3096-3102; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3096 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Ok, A Unsal, A Celik, A Zeytinoglu, G Ersoz, Y Tokat, S Erensoy, U Akarca, A Basci, and G Yuce

Clinicopathological features of rapidly progressive hepatitis C virus infection in HCV antibody negative renal transplant recipients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3103-3107; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3103 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Sivanesan, T How, and A Bakran

Characterizing flow distributions in AV fistulae for haemodialysis access
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3108-3110; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3108 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Fletcher, N Kanagasundaram, H Rayner, H Irving, R Fowler, A Brownjohn, J Turney, E Will, and A Davison

Assessment of ultrasound guided percutaneous ethanol injection and parathyroidectomy in patients with tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3111-3117; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3111 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W Kleophas, B Haatert, G Backus, P Hilgers, A Westhoff, and G van Endert

Long-term experience with an ultrapure individual dialysis fluid with a batch type machine
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3118-3125; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3118 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Ogino, S Namie, Y Ozono, M Miyazaki, T Harada, and S Kohno

Expression of VLA-4 on peripheral mononuclear cells in patients on chronic haemodialysis with carpal tunnel syndrome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3126-3131; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3126 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Hasler, G Owen, W Brunner, and W Reinhart

Echinocytosis induced by haemodialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3132-3137; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3132 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Covic, D Goldsmith, K Hill, M Venning, and P Ackrill

Urea kinetic modelling - are any of the 'bedside' Kt/V formulae reliable enough?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3138-3146; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3138 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Klemm, R Rzanny, R Funfstuck, W Werner, J Schubert, W Kaiser, and G Stein

³¹P-Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (³¹P-MRS) of human allografts after renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3147-3152; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3147 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A Babinska, M Markell, M Salifu, M Akoad, Y Ehrlich, and E Kornecki

Enhancement of human platelet aggregation and secretion induced by rapamycin
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3153-3159; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3153 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B Kreft, S Ilic, W Ziebuhr, A Kahl, U Frei, K Sack, and M Trautmann

Adherence of Staphylococcus aureus isolated in peritoneal dialysis-related exit-site infections to HEp-2 cells and silicone peritoneal catheter materials
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3160-3164; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3160 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Coles, D O'Donoghue, N Pritchard, C Ogg, F Jani, R Gokal, G Cancarini, R Maiorca, A Tranaeus, C De Vos, A Hopwood, and D Faict

A controlled trial of two bicarbonate-containing dialysis fluids for CAPD - Final report
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3165-3171; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3165 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U Faller, P Stegen, G Klaus, O Mehls, and J Troger

Sonographic determination of the thickness of the peritoneum in healthy children and paediatric patients on CAPD
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3172-3177; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3172 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N Bakir, S Surachno, W Sluiter, and D Struijk

Peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients after renal transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3178-3183; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3178 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Anding, Bloß , H , B Krumme, M Schwabe, H Geiger, P Schollmeyer, and L Rump

The controversial case. Neurovascular decompression of the left ventrolateral medulla as a treatment of hypertension in a patient with renal artery stenosis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3253-3257; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3253 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anon

Special announcement
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3273; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3273 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V Teplan, V Tesar, and F Svara

Report. Report on the nephrology winter school in Praha, Czech Republic. 21-22 February 1998
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3274a. [Request Permissions]  

D Oreopoulos

Letter
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3274b. [Request Permissions]  

Various

Book reviews
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3282-3283; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3282 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anon

Announcements
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3284-3286; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3284 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anon

Erratum. Letter and reply
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3287; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3287 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Invited Comments:

S Bhandari and M Hunter

Inward rectifier renal potassium channel (ROMK), the low-conductance channels for potassium secretion
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3019-3023; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3019 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Passauer, E Bussemaker, and P Gross

Dialysis hypotension: do we see light at the end of the tunnel?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3024-3029; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3024 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Macdougall and E Ritz

The normal haematocrit trial in patients with cardiac disease: are we any the less confused about target haemoglobin?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3030-3033. [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Dialysis and Transplantation News:

P Schneeberger, N Toonen, I Keur, and H van Hamersvelt

Infection control of hepatitis C in Dutch dialysis centres
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3037-3040; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3037 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Personal Opinion:

M Elhalel-Dranitzki, D Rubinger, A Moscovici, Y Haviv, M Friedlaender, J Silver, and M Popovtzer

CAPD to improve quality of life in patients with refractory heart failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3041-3042; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3041 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Brief Reports:

A Amoroso, G Danek, S Vatta, S Crovella, M Berrino, S Guarrera, M Fasano, G Mazzola, A Amore, B Gianoglio, L Peruzzi, and R Coppo

Polymorphisms in angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and severity of renal disease in Henoch-Schoenlein patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3184-3188; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3184 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Technical Report:

R Brunkhorst, S Fromm, E Wrenger, A Berke, R Petersen, G Riede, J Westphale, E Zamore, and I Ledebo

Automated peritoneal dialysis with 'on-line'-prepared bicarbonate-buffered dialysate: technique and first clinical experiences
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3189-3192; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3189 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

E Dellow, K Harley, R Unwin, O Wrong, G Winter, and B Parkins

Amelogenesis imperfecta, nephrocalcinosis, and hypocalciuria syndrome in two siblings from a large family with consanguineous parents
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3193-3196; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3193 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R Peces, C Diaz-Corte, J Baltar, M Seco, and J Alvarez-Grande

Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome in a heroin addict
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3197-3199; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3197 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G Follows, J Mathew, S Lucas, M Black, and T Goodship

Cutaneous botryomycosis in a patient with lupus nephritis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3200-3201; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3200 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Park, Y Shin, S Kim, J Lee, Y Oh, S Baek, D Cho, E Choi, Y Chang, and B Bang

Papillary muscle rupture complicating inferior myocardial infarction in a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosis and antiphospholipid syndrome
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3202-3204; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3202 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Klinge, J Scharf, T Rupprecht, M Boswald, and M Hofbeck

Selective thrombolysis in a newborn with bilateral renal venous and cerebral thrombosis and heterozygous APC resistance
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3204-3207. [Abstract] [Request Permissions]  

R van Westrhenen, J Weening, and R Krediet

Pneumonia and glomerulonephritis caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3208-3211; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3208 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L Lecornu-Heuze, D Ducloux, J Rebibou, L Martin, C Billerey, and J Chalopin

Mycophenolate mofetil in cyclosporin-associated thrombotic microangiopathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3212-3213; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3212 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Jong, J Huang, R Lan, M Wang, C Tseng, and K Chen

Emphysematous pyelonephritis in two diabetic patients with complete uterine prolapse and cystocele
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3214-3217; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3214 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K Kim, C Lim, S Kim, S Kim, J Park, C Ahn, J Han, and H Lee

Nephropathy and neuropathy induced by a germanium-containing compound
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3218-3219; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3218 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Kuo, S Hwang, J Chang, J Tsai, J Tsai, and Y Lai

Recurrent infections in haemodialysis patients - do not forget selective immunoglobulin A deficiency
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3220-3222; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3220 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Beirao, L Lobato, S Guimaraes, P Cardoso, P Costa, T Coelho, G Rocha, and S Guimaraes

Early destructive spondyloarthropathy from combined {beta}2-microglobulin and transthyretin Met30 amyloidosis in a dialysed patient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3223-3225; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3223 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S Roe, M Cassidy, A Haynes, and J Byrne

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and thrombosis syndrome in a haemodialysis-dependent patient with systemic vasculitis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3226-3229; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3226 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C Geddes, J Fox, K Simpson, and J Boulton-Jones

Aortic regurgitation caused by complex outflow calcification in a patient with chronic renal failure
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3230-3232; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3230 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Mondragon, E Descombes, J Bollmann, and G Fellay

Penile necrosis in a haemodialysis patient: a rare manifestation of cholesterol crystal embolism
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3233-3235; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3233 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I Ishikawa, Y Saito, T Nakazawa, K Shiroma, and K Suzuki

Local recurrence of renal cell carcinoma and acquired cysts 10 years after tumour nephrectomy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3236-3239; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3236 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Jensen, B Ulhoi, and E Nielsen

Transitional-cell carcinoma in a 25-year-old renal allograft
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3240-3241; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3240 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Albalate, J Octavio, G Echezarreta, C Rivas, C Caramelo, B Marron, and J Plaza

Diffuse T-cell lymphoma in kidney graft recipient 17 years after transplantation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3242-3244; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3242 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P Peeters and J Sennesael

Low-back pain caused by spinal tophus - a complication of gout in a kidney transplant recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3245-3247; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3245 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D Mousa, D Hamilton, U Miola, A Owda, W Al-Harbi, H Fedail, M Al-Sulaiman, F Al-Hawas, A Hassan, and A Al-Khader

Positive captopril renography in a transplanted kidney with arteriovenous fistula
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3248-3249; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3248 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Vanwalleghem, P Zachee, D Kuypers, B Maes, W Coosemans, J Pirenne, and Y Vanrenterghem

Renal transplantation for end-stage renal disease due to paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3250-3252; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3250 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

The Interesting Cases:

K Gupta, D Khullar, D Behera, B Radotra, and V Sakhuja

Pulmonary mucormycosis presenting as fatal massive haemoptysis in a renal transplant recipient
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3258-3260; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3258 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Teaching Points:

M Haas, R Oberbauer, W Druml, K Derfler, H Gorzer, M Schmied, and G Mayer

The patient developing Wallenberg's syndrome during plasma separation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3261-3262; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3261 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nephroquiz for the beginner:

T Rabelink

A winking warning
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3263-3264; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3263 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Images in Nephrology:

A Clarkson

LE cell in tissue biopsy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3265; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3265 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Continuing Nephrological Education:

I Giatras, D Levy, F Malone, J Carlson, and P Jungers

Pregnancy during dialysis: case report and management guidelines
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3266-3272; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3266 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

V Chitalia, A Almeida, M Krishnan, S Chauhan, and P Khetan

Minimal change nephrosis and antiphospholipid antibodies: coincidental or associated?
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3274c-3276c. [Request Permissions]  

S Bhandari, A Brownjohn, and J Turney

Response of mean reticulocyte haemoglobin content to intravenous iron therapy in haemodialysis patients
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3276-3277; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3276 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M Borras, M Marco, M Belart, J Pena, M Amoedo, and E Fernandez

Presentation of tumoral calcinosis with systemic signs pointing to inflammatory disease
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3277-3279; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3277 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E Gomez, S Aguado, M Rodriguez, and J Alvarez-Grande

Kaposi's sarcoma after renal transplantation - disappearance after reduction of immunosuppression and reappearance 7 years later after start of mycophenolate mofetil treatment
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3279-3280; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3279 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J Herrero, E Morales, B Dominguez-Gil, A Carreno, G Usera, J Aguado, and M Prago

Reactivation of multisystemic sarcoidosis after immunosuppression withdrawal in a transplanted patient returning to chronic dialysis
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 13: 3280-3281; doi:10.1093/ndt/13.12.3280 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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