B cell-depleting therapy with rituximab or ofatumumab in immunoglobulin A nephropathy or vasculitis with nephritis

Approximately 30% of adult patients with immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) or IgA vasculitis with nephritis (IgAVN) develop end-stage renal disease during long-term follow-up. In particular, patients with nephrit...

Effect of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on vascular access provision and performance in an urban NHS hospital

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ethnicity, socioeconomic group (SEG) and comorbidities on provision of vascular access for haemodialysis (HD).

Palliative care for patients with end-stage renal disease: approach to treatment that aims to improve quality of life and relieve suffering for patients (and families) with chronic illnesses

Providing end-of-life care to patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and/or end-stage renal disease often presents ethical challenges to families and health care providers. However, as the conditions these...

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Quantification of bleeding volume using computed tomography and clinical complications after percutaneous renal biopsy

Normally distributed data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation (SD), with nonparametric data presented as the median and 25th–75th percentile. Statistical analyses were performed...