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Haemodiafiltration, haemofiltration and haemodialysis for adults with kidney failure.

Cochrane Database Syst RevOct 13, 2026

This Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomised trials comparing convective dialysis (haemofiltration, haemodiafiltration or acetate-free biofiltration) with diffusive haemodialysis or expanded…

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The mortality findings suggest that dialysis modality may be relevant to long-term outcomes in adults with kidney failure. However, the review found no clear advantage for several patient-important outcomes, and…

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Clinical ResearchNephrology

Early exercise therapy for acute nephrotic syndrome: a randomised clinical trial.

This single-centre randomised controlled trial assessed early exercise therapy in hospitalised adults receiving glucocorticoids for acute nephrotic syndrome.

J NephrolOct 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrology

Crescents in native kidney biopsies from patients with IgA nephropathy and the risk of recurrence after kidney transplantation: a retrospective cohort study, systematic literature review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

This retrospective cohort study, systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether glomerular crescents in native kidney biopsies predict IgA nephropathy (IgAN) recurrence after kidney transplantation.

J NephrolOct 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrology

Local ancestry-aware genome-wide meta-analysis uncovers novel genetic loci for sickle cell disease nephropathy.

This local ancestry-aware genome-wide association meta-analysis examined estimated glomerular filtration rate in participants from two well-characterized adult sickle cell disease cohorts, seeking genetic loci…

Blood AdvOct 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrology

Peritoneal catheter fixation versus nonfixation in open surgery: A meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis compared fixation with nonfixation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters placed by open surgery. Thirteen studies included 648 patients in the fixation group and 627 in the nonfixation group.

Medicine (Baltimore)Oct 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Psychological Stress and the Diurnal Patterns of Sodium Excretion and Blood Pressure: Results From the SABRE Study.

The SABRE study examined whether urinary sodium responses to mental stress were associated with day–night sodium excretion patterns and systolic blood pressure (BP) dipping in apparently healthy adults.

J Am Heart AssocOct 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrology

Recruitment, Engagement, Experiences, and Self-Reported Changes in a Digital Patient Activation Intervention to Improve Hemodialysis Session Stability: Mixed Methods Study.

This mixed methods study evaluated recruitment, engagement, completion, and participant experiences in Dialysafe, a digital education and peer-mentoring intervention at 10 hemodialysis centers.

J Med Internet ResOct 16, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Successful Kidney Transplantation Under Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia in a Patient With a History of Left Pneumonectomy Due to Bronchiectasis.

A 33-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease from biopsy-proven AA amyloidosis was assessed for preemptive living-donor kidney transplantation.

Am J Case RepOct 13, 2026Read case
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)Open access

Co-occurrence of aortic dissection and polycystic kidney disease: a case report.

A 19-year-old Caucasian man with no known medical history collapsed during sexual intercourse and died. Post-mortem examination found hemopericardium and aortic dissection in association with polycystic kidney disease…

J Med Case RepOct 21, 2026Read case
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Disseminated Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole-Resistant Nocardiosis in Renal Transplant Recipient, India.

A renal transplant recipient in India taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis presented with fever, hemoptysis, and neurologic deficits.

Emerg Infect DisOct 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportMedical GeneticsOpen access

Delayed diagnosis of MEN1 after kidney transplantation: unrecognized pre-transplant features and implications for clinical practice.

A 68-year-old man with end-stage renal disease underwent living-donor kidney transplantation and had persistent hypercalcemia afterward.

CEN Case RepOct 23, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatrics

Hyponatremic-Hypertensive Syndrome as a Rare Manifestation of Renovascular Hypertension: A Case Series.

Two girls, aged 4 and 9 years, presented with severe hypertension and electrolyte disturbances, including hyponatremia and hypokalemia, with elevated renin-aldosterone activity.

Am J Case RepOct 22, 2026Read case

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