Bibliography — Nephrology — 1999

Recombinant human Dnase I (rhDNase) in patients with lupus nephritis
Glomerular size-selective dysfunction in NIDDM is not ameliorated by ACE inhibition or by calcium channel blockade
Intensified multifactorial intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and microalbuminuria: the Steno type 2 randomised study. [see comments]
Therapeutic use of the natriuretic peptide ularitide in acute renal failure
Abbreviated pharmacokinetic profiles in area-under-the-curve monitoring of cyclosporine therapy in de novo renal transplant patients treated with Sandimmune or Neoral. Neoral study group
[Effect of lisinopril on progression of retinopathy and microalbuminuria in normotensive subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus]. [Danish]
Reduced kidney transplant rejection rate and pharmacoeconomic advantage of mycophenolate mofetil
ACE inhibition and ANG II receptor blockade improve glomerular size-selectivity in IgA nephropathy
Comparison of double-bag and Y-set disconnect systems in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: a randomized prospective multicenter study. [see comments.]
Effects of dopamine and aminophylline on contrast-induced acute renal failure after coronary angioplasty in patients with preexisting renal insufficiency
Reduction of the occurrence of acute cellular rejection among renal allograft recipients treated with basiliximab, a chimeric anti-interleukin-2-receptor monoclonal antibody. United States Simulect Renal Study Group
A more accurate method to estimate glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine: a new prediction equation. Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study Group. [see comments]
Immediate and long-term results of ATG induction therapy for delayed graft function compared to conventional therapy for immediate graft function
Screening for basiliximab exposure-response relationships in renal allotransplantation
Comparison of two corticosteroid regimens in combination with CellCept and cyclosporine A for prevention of acute allograft rejection: 12 month results of a double-blind, randomized, multi-center study. M 55002 Study Group
Zenapax (daclizumab) reduces the incidence of acute rejection episodes and improves patient survival following renal transplantation. No 14874 and No 14393 Zenapax Study Groups
Tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplant recipients: one year results of a multicenter, randomized dose ranging trial. FK506/MMF Dose-Ranging Kidney Transplant Study Group
Tacrolimus in renal transplantation: a comparison of induction vs noninduction therapy (triple therapy): three-month results
Mycophenolate mofetil/prednisolone/single-shot ATG with tacrolimus or cyclosporine in pancreas/kidney transplantation: first results of an ongoing prospective randomized trial
Tacrolimus/"low-dose" mycophenolate mofetil versus microemulsion cyclosporine/"low-dose" mycophenolate mofetil after kidney transplantation--1-year follow-up of a prospective, randomized clinical trial
Mycophenolate mofetil in living donor renal allograft recipients
A prospective, randomized trial of tacrolimus/prednisone vs tacrolimus/prednisone/mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplantation: 1-year actuarial follow-up
Simulect (basiliximab) reduces acute cellular rejection in renal allografts from cadaveric and living donors
Anemia and carnitine supplementation in hemodialyzed patients
Visceral protein status and caloric intake in exercising versus nonexercising individuals with end-stage renal disease
Growth and weight gain in children with vesicoureteral reflux receiving medical versus surgical treatment: 10-year results of a prospective, randomized study. International Reflux Study in Children (European Branch)
Corticosteroids in IgA nephropathy: a randomised controlled trial. [see comments]
A randomized multicenter trial of the anti-ICAM-1 monoclonal antibody (enlimomab) for the prevention of acute rejection and delayed onset of graft function in cadaveric renal transplantation: a report of the European Anti-ICAM-1 Renal Transplant Study Group
Effects of nisoldipine and lisinopril on left ventricular mass and function in diabetic nephropathy
Efficacy of oral immunotherapy on respiratory infections in hemodialysis patients: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
A randomized trial of short-course ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for the treatment of acute urinary tract infection in women. Ciprofloxacin Urinary Tract Infection Group
Concomitant treatment with urodilatin (ularitide) does not improve renal function in patients with acute renal failure after major abdominal surgery--a randomized controlled trial. [see comments]
Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of growth hormone treatment in elderly patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis: anabolic effect and functional improvement
Plasma exchange or immunoadsorption in patients with rapidly progressive crescentic glomerulonephritis. A Swedish multi-center study
Comparative study of single-dose and three-day therapy for acute uncomplicated cystitis
Ciprofloxacin once versus twice daily in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. German Ciprofloxacin UTI Study Group
A randomized, double-blinded comparison of Thymoglobulin versus Atgam for induction immunosuppressive therapy in adult renal transplant recipients. [erratum appears in Transplantation 1999 May 27;67(10):1386.]
Sirolimus (rapamycin)-based therapy in human renal transplantation: similar efficacy and different toxicity compared with cyclosporine. Sirolimus European Renal Transplant Study Group. [see comments]
A trial comparing low-dose, short-course ciprofloxacin and standard 7 day therapy with co-trimoxazole or nitrofurantoin in the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Single-dose oral ciprofloxacin compared with cefotaxime and placebo for prophylaxis during transurethral surgery
Safety and efficacy of erythropoietin in children with chronic renal failure. [see comments.]
Prophylactic angioplasty reduces thrombosis in virgin ePTFE arteriovenous dialysis grafts with greater than 50% stenosis: subset analysis of a prospectively randomized study
In chronic nephropathies prolonged ACE inhibition can induce remission: dynamics of time-dependent changes in GFR. Investigators of the GISEN Group. Gruppo Italiano Studi Epidemiologici in Nefrologia
Oral desmopressin for nocturnal polyuria in elderly subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized exploratory study
Valacyclovir for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease after renal transplantation. International Valacyclovir Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis Transplantation Study Group. [see comments]
A prospective randomized trial comparing the efficacy of tacrolimus versus cyclosporine in black recipients of primary cadaveric renal transplants
A randomized, open, parallel-group study on the preventive effect of an estradiol-releasing vaginal ring (Estring) on recurrent urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women
The US multicenter double-blind, randomized, phase III trial of thymoglobulin versus atgam in the treatment of acute graft rejection episodes following renal transplantation: rationale for study design. [Review] [42 refs]
Costs savings associated with thymoglobulin for treatment of acute renal transplant rejection in patient subsets
Leukocyte response to thymoglobulin or atgam for induction immunosuppression in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial in renal transplant recipients
Effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or beta blocker on glomerular structural changes in young microalbuminuric patients with Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus
Renal assessment practices and the effect of nurse case management of health maintenance organization patients with diabetes
Serum erythropoietin and interleukin-6 levels in hemodialysis patients with hepatitis virus infection
Combined therapy with prednisolone, azathioprine, heparin-warfarin, and dipyridamole for paediatric patients with severe IgA nephropathy--is it relevant for adult patients?
Prevention of radiocontrast-media-induced nephropathy in patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency by hydration in combination with the adenosine antagonist theophylline
Physical performance and associated electrolyte changes after haemoglobin normalization: a comparative study in haemodialysis patients
The influence of automated peritoneal dialysis on the decrease in residual renal function. [see comments]
The effect of alpha interferon therapy and short-interval intradermal administration on response to hepatitis B vaccine in haemodialysis patients
[Evaluation of two methods to avoid the nephropathy associated with radiologic contrast]. [see comments.]. [Spanish]
Effect of intradialytic parenteral nutrition on delivered Kt/V
Tolerance of large exchange volumes by peritoneal dialysis patients
Correlation of histology to clinical rejection reversal: a thymoglobulin multicenter trial report
Multicenter clinical trial of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I in patients with acute renal failure
Intravenous ascorbic acid as an adjuvant therapy for recombinant erythropoietin in hemodialysis patients with hyperferritinemia
Fasting plasma amino acids are not normalized by 12-month amino acid-based dialysate in CAPD patients
Assessment of renal effects of sevoflurane in elderly patients using urinary markers [letter]
Mycophenolate mofetil in pediatric renal transplantation. [see comments]
Intervention based on monthly monitoring decreases hemodialysis access thrombosis
Expansion of cortical interstitium is limited by converting enzyme inhibition in type 2 diabetic patients with glomerulosclerosis. The Diabiopsies Group
Effect of danaparoid sodium on proteinuria, von Willebrand factor, and hard exudates in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2
Exercise coaching and rehabilitation counseling improve quality of life for predialysis and dialysis patients
I.v. diclofenac and ketorolac for pain after thoracoscopic surgery
Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic nasal mupirocin in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis based on a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
The effect of protein restriction on albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized trial
Calcium ketoglutarate versus calcium acetate for treatment of hyperphosphataemia in patients on maintenance haemodialysis: a cross-over study
A randomized trial of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis with and without vancomycin in organ transplant patients
Blood pressure control in kidney transplant recipients: influence of immunosuppression
Oral versus initial intravenous therapy for urinary tract infections in young febrile children. [see comments]
Randomised controlled trial of long term efficacy of captopril on preservation of kidney function in normotensive patients with insulin dependent diabetes and microalbuminuria
Renal arterioles in patients with type I diabetes and microalbuminuria before and after treatment with antihypertensive drugs
Biofilm in complicated urinary tract infection
Safety and pharmacokinetic profile of gadobenate dimeglumine in subjects with renal impairment
Low thrombogenicity of polyethylene glycol-grafted cellulose membranes does not influence heparin requirements in hemodialysis
Effects of normal hematocrit on ambulatory blood pressure in epoetin-treated hemodialysis patients with cardiac disease
Lipopheresis in the nephrotic syndrome
Effect of vitamin E on lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis in ESRD patients
Rationale and design of a trial improving outcome of type 2 diabetics on hemodialysis. Die Deutsche Diabetes Dialyse Studie Investigators
Immunosuppression enhances atherogenicity of lipid profile after transplantation
The effect of n-3 fatty acids on leukotriene formation from neutrophils in patients on hemodialysis
[Prostaglandin E1 for prevention of contrast medium-induced kidney dysfunction]. [German]
Magnesium therapy in type 1 diabetes. A double blind study concerning the effects on kidney function and serum lipid levels
Effects of physical training on heart rate variability in patients on hemodialysis
[Intramuscular ketorolac compared to subcutaneous tramadol in the initial emergency treatment of renal colic]. [Spanish]
Mycophenolate mofetil in cadaveric renal transplantation. US Renal Transplant Mycophenolate Mofetil Study Group
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of arginine supplementation in chronic renal failure
Safety of Neoral conversion in maintenance renal transplant patients: A one-year, double-blind study. NOVARTIS OLN-353 Study Group
Effects of amino acid dialysis compared to dextrose dialysis in children on continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
Effects of gemfibrozil on lipid and hemostatic factors in CAPD patients
Renoprotective properties of ACE-inhibition in non-diabetic nephropathies with non-nephrotic proteinuria. [see comments]
[Intensified multifactorial intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and microalbuminuria: the Steno-2 study]. [Danish]
A randomized double-blind, multicenter plasma concentration controlled study of the safety and efficacy of oral mycophenolate mofetil for the prevention of acute rejection after kidney transplantation. [see comments]
Cytomegalovirus infections after treatment with daclizumab, an anti IL-2 receptor antibody, for prevention of renal allograft rejection. Roche Study Group. [see comments]
Brain density changes during renal replacement in critically ill patients with acute renal failure. Continuous hemofiltration versus intermittent hemodialysis
Comparison of sparfloxacin and ciprofloxacin in the treatment of community-acquired acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. Sparfloxacin Multicenter Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection Study Group
The long-term outcome of patients with IgA nephropathy treated with fish oil in a controlled trial. Mayo Nephrology Collaborative Group
Impact of hyperglycemia on the renin angiotensin system in early human type 1 diabetes mellitus
A randomized multicenter study on kidney preservation comparing HTK with UW
The state of renal preservation for transplantation in New York
Preliminary prospective randomized experience with vascular clips in the creation of arteriovenous fistulae for hemodialysis
An assessment of the use of intravesical potassium in the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis
Mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplantation: 3-year results from the placebo-controlled trial. European Mycophenolate Mofetil Cooperative Study Group. [see comments]
[Effectiveness of ceftibuten++ in the sequential therapy of respiratory and urinary tract infections]. [Hungarian]
A randomized, double-blind, parallel study on the safety and antihypertensive efficacy of losartan compared to captopril in patients with mild to moderate hypertension and impaired renal function
Blood pressure reduction is necessary for the reduction of proteinuria in diabetic nephropathy--comparison of different antihypertensive agents
Influencing prescribing for urinary tract infection and asthma in primary care in Sweden: a randomized controlled trial of an interactive educational intervention
Identification of factors responsible for postdialysis fatigue
Association of acidosis and nutritional parameters in hemodialysis patients
Intravenous immunoglobulin compared with cyclophosphamide for proliferative lupus nephritis
BsmI polymorphism of the vitamin D receptor gene in hyperparathyroid or hypoparathyroid dialysis patients
Clear benefit of mycophenolate mofetil-based triple therapy in reducing the incidence of acute rejection after living donor renal transplantations
High-dose vitamin E supplementation normalizes retinal blood flow and creatinine clearance in patients with type 1 diabetes. [see comments.]
Design and baseline characteristics for the aminoguanidine Clinical Trial in Overt Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy (ACTION II)
Eicosapentanoic acid reduces plasma levels of remnant lipoproteins and prevents in vivo peroxidation of LDL in dialysis patients
Peritoneal defense using icodextrin or glucose for daytime dwell in CCPD patients
Steinstrasse: a comparison of incidence with and without J stenting and the effect of J stenting on subsequent management. [see comments]
Effects of severe protein restriction with ketoanalogues in advanced renal failure
Effects of L-carnitine on leukocyte function and viability in hemodialysis patients: A double-blind randomized trial
Role of gamma-linolenic acid in uraemic pruritus
Nandrolone decanoate is a good alternative for the treatment of anemia in elderly male patients on hemodialysis
Effects of intensified antihypertensive treatment in diabetic nephropathy: mortality and morbidity results of a prospective controlled 10-year study
Comparison of the angiojet rheolytic catheter to surgical thrombectomy for the treatment of thrombosed hemodialysis grafts. Peripheral AngioJet Clinical Trial. [see comments.]
Correlates of poor appetite among hemodialysis patients
Continuous veno-venous haemodialysis with a novel bicarbonate dialysis solution: prospective cross-over comparison with a lactate buffered solution
Immunosuppression in renal transplantation. Meta-analysis should not have included one of the studies. [letter; comment]
Haemodialysis-membrane biocompatibility and mortality of patients with dialysis-dependent acute renal failure: a prospective randomised multicentre trial. International Multicentre Study Group. [see comments.]
Comparison of low-molecular-weight heparin (enoxaparin sodium) and standard unfractionated heparin for haemodialysis anticoagulation
Efficacy and tolerance of interferon-alpha(2b) in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in haemodialysis patients. Pre- and post-renal transplantation assessment
Pharmacokinetics of novel erythropoiesis stimulating protein compared with epoetin alfa in dialysis patients
Dietary protein restriction and the progression of chronic renal disease: what have all of the results of the MDRD study shown? Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study group. [Review] [47 refs]
Outpatient treatment of acute pyelonephritis in pregnancy after 24 weeks
A controlled trial of low-molecular-weight heparin (dalteparin) versus unfractionated heparin as anticoagulant during continuous venovenous hemodialysis with filtration. [see comments.]
A phase I study of a 4-week course of SDZ-RAD (RAD) quiescent cyclosporine-prednisone-treated renal transplant recipients
Evaluation of pre- and posttransplant donor-specific transfusion/cyclosporine A in non-HLA identical living donor kidney transplant recipients. Cooperative Clinical Trials in Transplantation Research Group
Cytomegalovirus infection and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease in renal transplant recipients: results of the U.S. multicenter FK506 Kidney Transplant Study Group
Effect of intensive blood pressure control on the course of type 1 diabetic nephropathy. Collaborative Study Group. [see comments]
Differences in bioavailability between oral cyclosporine formulations in maintenance renal transplant patients
Metabolic aspects of phosphate replacement therapy for hypophosphatemia after renal transplantation: impact on muscular phosphate content, mineral metabolism, and acid/base homeostasis
Constructing a prediction interval for time to reach a threshold concentration based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis: an application to basiliximab in renal transplantation
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy versus ureteroscopy for distal ureteral calculi: a prospective randomized study. [see comments.]
Safety of losartan in hypertensive patients with thiazide-induced hyperuricemia. [erratum appears in Kidney Int 2000 Jan;57(1):370.]
Population pharmacokinetics and exposure-response relationships for basiliximab in kidney transplantation. The U.S. Simulect Renal Transplant Study Group. [see comments]
Comparison of microemulsion and conventional formulations of cyclosporine A in preventing acute rejection in de novo kidney transplant patients. The U.K. Neoral Renal Study Group
The effect of pravastatin on renal function and lipid metabolism in patients with renal dysfunction with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Pravastatin and Renal Function Research Group
Four-year follow-up of the European Tacrolimus Multicenter Renal Study
Conversion from cyclosporine to tacrolimus in renal transplant recipients with gum hyperplasia
Tacrolimus and glucose metabolism
Immunological and nonimmunological risk factors with tacrolimus and Neoral in renal transplant recipients: an interim report
Tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil in cadaveric renal transplant recipients. The European Multicentre Tacrolimus/MMF Study Group
The Benelux experience with the combination of tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil
Tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil and corticosteroids as primary immunosuppression after renal transplantation at the Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid
The renal effect of low-dose dopamine in high-risk patients undergoing coronary angiography. [see comments.]
Oral vs intravenous tacrolimus-based induction therapy in renal transplantation
Long-term results in mizoribine-treated renal transplant recipients: a prospective, randomized trial of mizoribine and azathioprine under cyclosporine-based immunosuppression
Long-term evaluation of two protocols of elective cyclosporine withdrawal in renal transplant recipients
"Pulse" nasal mupirocin maintenance regimen in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Renal hemodynamic changes during smoking: effects of adrenoreceptor blockade
Comparison of different routes of administration of nadroparin in hemodialysis
Effects of astragalus on IL-2/IL-2R system in patients with maintained hemodialysis
Changes in plasma cystatin C after renal transplantation and acute rejection in adults. [see comments.]
Effect of cranberry juice on bacteriuria in children with neurogenic bladder receiving intermittent catheterization. [see comments.]
Endovascular versus surgical treatment for thrombosed hemodialysis grafts: A prospective, randomized study. [see comments.]
Sirolimus reduces the incidence of acute rejection episodes despite lower cyclosporine doses in caucasian recipients of mismatched primary renal allografts: a phase II trial. Rapamune Study Group
Effect of cyclosporine on mycophenolic acid trough levels in kidney transplant recipients
Enhanced reduction of fasting total homocysteine levels with supraphysiological versus standard multivitamin dose folic acid supplementation in renal transplant recipients
Prescription of twice-weekly hemodialysis in the USA
Efficacy and tolerance of three different calcium acetate formulations in hemodialysis patients
Entry-into-human study with the novel immunosuppressant SDZ RAD in stable renal transplant recipients
A randomized trial of cyclosporine in patients with steroid-resistant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. North America Nephrotic Syndrome Study Group
The IL-4 receptor alpha-chain variant Q576R is strongly associated with decreased kidney allograft survival
Prolonged versus standard prednisolone therapy for initial episode of nephrotic syndrome
Therapeutic advantage of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in chronic glomerulonephritis
Efficacy of antimicrobial-impregnated bladder catheters in reducing catheter-associated bacteriuria: a prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical trial
Cyclosporine bioavailability of Neoral and Sandimmune in white and black de novo renal transplant recipients. Neoral Study Group
Idiotypic vaccination with a murine anti-dsDNA antibody: phase I study in patients with nonactive systemic lupus erythematosus with nephritis
Surgical management of renal trauma: is vascular control necessary?
Comparative pharmacokinetic study of Neoral vs Sandimmun in Japanese stable renal allograft recipients
A one-center experience with a short course of mycophenolic acid
The effects of diltiazem and dopamine on early graft function in renal transplant recipients
Gravity perfusion versus high-pressure perfusion in kidney transplantation: results from a prospective randomized study
Low-dose dopamine after kidney transplantation: assessment by Doppler ultrasound
A double-blind placebo controlled trial of simvastatin for the treatment of dyslipidaemia in renal allograft recipients
Comparison of iodixanol and iohexol in renal impairment
A prospective randomised European multicentre study of medium-long run mortality and morbidity comparing acetate-free biofiltration and bicarbonate dialysis
Prednisone withdrawal in kidney transplant recipients on cyclosporine and mycophenolate mofetil--a prospective randomized study. Steroid Withdrawal Study Group
Long-term effects of vitamin E-bonded dialysis membrane on mononuclear cell activation, malondialdehyde generation and endothelial function in ESRD patients
A prospective, randomized multicenter study comparing APD and CAPD treatment
Comparison of intraperitoneal and subcutaneous epoetin alfa in peritoneal dialysis patients
Double blind, randomised, parallel, prospective, comparative, clinical evaluation of a combination of antispasmodic analgesic Diclofenac + Pitofenone + Fenpiverinium (Manyana vs Analgin + Pitofenone + Fenpiverinium (Baralgan) in biliary, ureteric and intestinal colic
Dose linearity after oral administration of tacrolimus 1-mg capsules at doses of 3, 7, and 10 mg
Treatment for extended-mid and distal ureteral stones: SWL or ureteroscopy? Results of a multicenter study
Effects of 3-week oral treatment with the antioxidant thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) in symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy
Antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal biopsy of the prostate: a prospective randomized study of the prophylactic use of single dose oral fluoroquinolone versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
[The combined treatment of calculous pyelonephritis with the use of perfusion of the kidney cavitary system with the preparation Palisan in the postoperative period]. [Ukrainian]
New strategies using 'low-dose' mycophenolate mofetil to reduce acute rejection in patients following kidney transplantation
Captopril for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy in diabetic patients: a randomised study
Single daily dose of gentamicin in the treatment of pediatric urinary tract infection
Effects of tuna fish oil on hyperlipidemia and proteinuria in childhood nephrotic syndrome
Quinolones for short-term treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection
High dose methylprednisolone therapy in nephrotic syndrome
Cardiac effects of persistent hemodialysis arteriovenous access in recipients of renal allograft
Perioperative single high dose ATG-Fresenius S administration as induction immunosuppressive therapy in cadaveric renal transplantation--preliminary results
Effects of psychosocial education on adaptation in elderly hemodialysis patients
Comparison of single-dose fosfomycin and a 7-day course of nitrofurantoin in female patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for combined urodynamics and cystourethroscopy
Anaemia, iron studies and erythropoietin in patients of chronic renal failure
Lipid peroxide levels in chronic renal failure
Randomized, double-blind, comparative study of levofloxacin and ofloxacin in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections
Once daily isepamicin treatment in complicated urinary tract infections
Hemodialysis prognostic nutrition index as a predictor for morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients and its correlation to adequacy of dialysis. Council on Renal Nutrition National Research Question Collaborative Study Group
Quality of life implications of inadequate protein nutrition among hemodialysis patients
A comparison of two methods of dietary assessment in peritoneal dialysis patients
A controlled trial of combined therapy for newly diagnosed severe childhood IgA nephropathy. The Japanese Pediatric IgA Nephropathy Treatment Study Group
Effects of hemodialyzer reuse on clearances of urea and beta2-microglobulin. The Hemodialysis (HEMO) Study Group
Intermittent versus continuous intraperitoneal glycopeptide/ceftazidime treatment in children with peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis. The Mid-European Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Study Group (MEPPS)
Oral vs intravenous ciprofloxacin in the initial empirical management of severe pyelonephritis or complicated urinary tract infections: a prospective randomized clinical trial
Intramuscular piroxicam versus intramuscular diclofenac sodium in the treatment of acute renal colic: double-blind study
Peritoneoscopic versus surgical placement of peritoneal dialysis catheters: a prospective randomized study on outcome
A randomized double-blind trial of oral L-arginine for treatment of interstitial cystitis. [see comments.]
Reduction of acute renal allograft rejection by daclizumab. Daclizumab Double Therapy Study Group
Improving adjustment to chronic illness through strategic self-presentation: an experimental study on a renal dialysis unit
Efficacy of ketorolac tromethamine versus meperidine in the ED treatment of acute renal colic
Effects of oral supplementation with evening primrose oil for six weeks on plasma essential fatty acids and uremic skin symptoms in hemodialysis patients
A prospective randomized trial of prevention measures in patients at high risk for contrast nephropathy: results of the P.R.I.N.C.E. Study. Prevention of Radiocontrast Induced Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation
Low-protein diet and kidney function in insulin-dependent diabetic patients with diabetic nephropathy
Imprecision of the hemodialysis dose when measured directly from urea removal. Hemodialysis Study Group
Association of human leucocyte antigen phenotype with vaccine efficacy in patients receiving vaginal mucosal immunization for recurrent urinary tract infection
A randomized trial of sevelamer hydrochloride (RenaGel) with and without supplemental calcium. Strategies for the control of hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients. [see comments.]
A multicenter randomized trial of rapid steroid withdrawal vs standard steroid treatment in patients treated with Simulect, Neoral and Cellcept for the prevention of acute rejection in renal transplantation
A multicenter, double blind, placebo controlled study of basiliximab (simulect) in combination with triple therapy including azathioprine for the prevention of acute rejection episodes in renal allograft patients
A multicenter, randomized trial of simulect with early neoral vs atgam with delayed neoral in renal transplantation. A 6 month interim analysis
A randomized prospective trial of low dose OKT3 induction therapy to prevent rejection and minimize side effects in recipients of kidney transplants
A randomized trial comparing Neoral (cyclosporin) and Tacrolimus immunosuppression for recipients of renal transplants procured from different donor groups.
Basiliximab (Simulect) is safe and effective in combination with neoral, steroids and cellcept for the prevention of acute rejection episodes in renal transplantation. Interim results of a double blind, randomized clinical trial
Comparative study of the effects of enalapril and losartan on glomerular size selectivity in patients with proteinuria with and without diabetes.
Economics of thymoglobulin versus atgam for induction immunosuppression in renal transplantation
Preventive efficiency of IVIgG on nosocomial infection in the children with nephrotic syndrome
Quality of life improvement and lower costs associated with Simulect based induction therapy
The economic implications of the use of Basiliximab versus placebo for the control of acute cellular rejection in renal allograft recipients
Three year outcome of the phase III clinical trials with Daclizumab