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Journal of Nephrology and Renal Disorders (JNRD) is an international, scientific, peer review, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of kidney diseases and associated disorders.
The Journal aims to promote rigorous research findings in the field of clinical nephrology pertaining to renal diseases, associated novel therapeutic developments, and clinical research.
The journal welcomes submissions related to cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, pathology, pathophysiology of renal disease and progression, clinical nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation.
RECENT ARTICLES
Disappearance of a Gouty Nodule after Hemodialysis Initiation
A 51-year-old Japanese male received hemodialysis to chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to nephrosclerosis and gout. When he was 47-year-old, he has visited our hospital for the gouty attack. Laboratory tests showed serum creatinine level to be 3-4 mg/...
Basolateral Potassium Channels and Sodium/Potassium Homeostasis. A Fresh Look on Renal Potassium Handling
Potassium channels play a crucial role in renal potassium homeostasis but also in the regulation of blood pressure [1].
Beyond the ROMK and BK channels located at the apical plasma membrane of the distal nephron which facilitate potassium excretion,...
The Impact of Peritoneal Dialysis on the Sexual and Affective Life of Patients
Chronic renal failure, peritoneal dialysis and the abdominal catheter have a significant impact on the psychological state, sexual life and behavior of patients and their partners....
Is a pH of 6.7 for 8 Hours Survivable?
A 72 year female presented with severe lactic acidosis, profound hypotension and hypothermia, evidence of myocardial ischemia profound anemia, and advanced renal failure. Due to the need for transfer to another facility for advanced intensive care an...
Complications in End Stage Renal Disease Patient with Solitary Kidney
Chronic diseases are one of the potential causes behind the morbidity and mortality across the world and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one of them. Currently, CKD is a major challenge to our health system and society as its prevalence is increasing...
Respiratory Muscle Training in Hemodialysis Patients-A Clinical Trial Protocol
Hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease present a complex syndrome with many effects on cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. With regard to musculoskeletal structure, there is a progressive loss of mass with consequent i...
Correlation between Duration of Hemodialysis and Pleural Effusion Based on Chest X-Ray
Hemodialysis is believed to increase life expectancy and reduce clinical problems experienced by chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, but various acute and chronic complications can be found in several organ systems, namely in the thoracic and extr...
Unforeseen Heparin Leak from Hemodialysis Catheter Leading to a Fatal Outcome
Hemorrhage is a non-neglected non-mechanical non-infectious complication that should be kept in mind during the follow up of dialysis patient with a tunneled catheter...
Converting a Catheter-Dependant Patient to Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow Graft (HeRO) is not an Heroic Approach
We report a case of end stage renal failure under renal replacement therapy secondary to a rapid evolution of Good-Pasture syndrome into an irreversible phase. As a patient was having active infection, hemodialysis was considered as the appropriate o...
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease: Gender Associations. A Descriptive Comparative Study
The neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a cheap and readily available tool that is becoming increasingly recognized as a marker of pan-systemic inflammation. Gender differences have been identified in various inflammatory responses and play signific...
