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		Case report A case of rapidly progressive IgA nephropathy in a patient with exacerbation of Crohn’s disease Ji-Young Choi, Chung Yu, Hee-Yeon Jung, Min Jung, Yong-Jin Kim, Jang-Hee Cho, Chan-Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim, Sun-Hee Park BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:84 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determination of the best method to estimate glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine in adult patients with sickle cell disease: a prospective observational cohort study Jean-Benoît Arlet, Jean-Antoine Ribeil, Gilles Chatellier, Dominique Eladari, Sophie De Seigneux, Jean-Claude Souberbielle, Gérard Friedlander, Marianne de Montalembert, Jacques Pouchot, Dominique Prié, Marie Courbebaisse BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:83 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Differences between hospitals in attainment of parathyroid hormone treatment targets in chronic kidney disease do not reflect differences in quality of care Mieke J Peeters, Arjan D van Zuilen, Jan AJG van den Brand, Peter J Blankestijn, Marc AGJ ten Dam, Jack FM Wetzels BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:82 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Unexpected recovery from longterm renal failure in severe diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis Sophia Ross, Kerstin Benz, Katja Sauerstein, Kerstin Amann, Jörg Dötsch, Katalin Dittrich BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:81 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Could albumin level explain the higher mortality in hemodialysis patients with pulmonary hypertension? Hugo Hyung Yoo, Luis Martin, Ana Kochi, Lidiane Rodrigues-Telini, Pasqual Barretti, Jacqueline Caramori, Beatriz Matsubara, Silméia Zannati-Bazan, Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco, Thais Queluz BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:80 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical utility of PKD2 mutation testing in a polycystic kidney disease cohort attending a specialist nephrology out-patient clinic Caroline Robinson, Thomas F Hiemstra, Deborah Spencer, Sarah Waller, Laura Daboo, Fiona E Karet Frankl, Richard N Sandford BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:79 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Health-related quality of life and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes on dialysis Tone Britt Østhus, Nanna von der Lippe, Lis Ribu, Tone Rustøen, Torbjørn Leivestad, Toril Dammen, Ingrid Os BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:78 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The risk for chronic kidney disease in patients with heart diseases: a 7-year follow-up in a cohort study in Taiwan Jiung-Hsiun Liu, Shih-Yi Lin, Chung-Yi Hsu, Hsin-Hung Lin, Chih-Chia Liang, Fung-Chang Sung, Chiu-Ching Huang BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:77 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Is serum phosphorus control related to parathyroid hormone control in dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism? João M Frazão, Johann Braun, Piergiorgio Messa, Bastian Dehmel, Caroline Mattin, Martin Wilkie BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:76 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Antibodies to hepatitis B virus surface antigen and interleukin 12 and interleukin 18 gene polymorphisms in hemodialysis patients Alicja E Grzegorzewska, Piotr M Wobszal, Adrianna Mostowska, Paweł P Jagodziński BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:75 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Setting an agenda for comparative effectiveness systematic reviews in CKD care Deidra C Crews, Raquel C Greer, Jeffrey J Fadrowski, Michael J Choi, David Doggett, Jodi B Segal, Kemi A Fawole, Pammie R Crawford, L Boulware BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:74 (1 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Sometimes when you hear hoof beats, it could be a zebra: consider the diagnosis of Fabry disease James O Burton, John P Dormer, Helen E Binns, Warren P Pickering BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:73 (31 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The impact of an “acute dialysis start” on the mortality attributed to the use of central venous catheters: a retrospective cohort study Karthik K Tennankore, Steven D Soroka, Bryce A Kiberd BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:72 (30 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Long-term renal outcome in patients with malignant hypertension: a retrospective cohort study Fouad Amraoui, Sarah Bos, Liffert Vogt, Bert-Jan van den Born BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:71 (30 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Changes in the gene expression programs of renal mesangial cells during diabetic nephropathy Eric W Brunskill, S Potter BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:70 (28 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Laparoscopic versus open catheter placement in peritoneal dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Haiying Xie, Wei Zhang, Jun Cheng, Qiang He BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:69 (27 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multicenter, randomized, double-blind study comparing different FK778 doses (manitimus) with tacrolimus and steroids vs. MMF with tacrolimus and steroids in renal transplantation Zbigniew Wlodarczyk, Yves Vanrenterghem, Bernhard K Krämer, Jean-Paul Squifflet, Marek Ostrowski BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:68 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The impact of nocturnal hemodialysis on sexual function Adam Bass, Sofia B Ahmed, Scott Klarenbach, Bruce Culleton, Brenda R Hemmelgarn, Braden Manns BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:67 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Medullary nephrocalcinosis, distal renal tubular acidosis and polycythaemia in a patient with nephrotic syndrome Suneth Karunarathne, Yapa Udayakumara, Dumitha Govindapala, Harshini Fernando BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:66 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Cancer risk among elderly persons with end-stage renal disease: a population-based case–control study Fatma M Shebl, Joan L Warren, Paul W Eggers, Eric A Engels BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:65 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis and thrombotic microangiopathy in first degree relatives; a case report Thomas Idorn, Lone Schejbel, Casper Rydahl, James Heaf, Karen Jølvig, Marie Bergstrøm, Peter Garred, Anne-Lise Kamper BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:64 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Unexpected outcome after sclerotherapy of simple renal cyst Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Atsushi Imai, Noriko Tokui, Atsushi Sasaki, Hisao Saitoh, Takuya Koie, Chikara Ohyama BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:63 (24 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Multisystemic engagement & nephrology based educational intervention: a randomized controlled trial protocol on the kidney team at home-study Sohal Y Ismail, Annemarie E Luchtenburg, Willij C Zuidema, Charlotte Boonstra, Willem Weimar, Emma K Massey, Jan J Busschbach BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:62 (23 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Identification of nephropathy candidate genes by comparing sclerosis-prone and sclerosis-resistant mouse strain kidney transcriptomes Ashraf El-Meanawy, Jeffery R Schelling, Sudha K Iyengar, Patrick Hayden, Shrinath Barathan, Katrina Goddard, Fatima Pozuelo, Essam Elashi, Viji Nair, Matthias Kretzler, John R Sedor BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:61 (19 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Should we adjust erythropoiesis-stimulating agent dosage to postdialysis hemoglobin levels? A pilot study Nieves Castillo, Patricia García-García, Antonio Rivero, Alejandro Jiménez-Sosa, Manuel Macía, María Getino, María Méndez, Javier García-Pérez, Juan F Navarro-González BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:60 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article “Association between moderate renal insufficiency and cardiovascular events in a general population: Tehran lipid and glucose study” Farhad Hosseinpanah, Maryam Barzin, Hosein Golkashani, Amir A Nassiri, Farhad Sheikholeslami, Fereidoun Azizi BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:59 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Estimated glomerular filtration rate as an independent predictor of atherosclerotic vascular disease in older women Joshua R Lewis, Wai Lim, Satvinder S Dhaliwal, Kun Zhu, Ee Lim, Peter L Thompson, Richard L Prince BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:58 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence, determinants and co-morbidities of chronic kidney disease among First Nations adults with diabetes: results from the CIRCLE study Roland F Dyck, Mariam Naqshbandi Hayward, Stewart B Harris, on behalf of the CIRCLE Study Group BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:57 (9 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Lower serum prohepcidin levels associated with lower iron and erythropoietin requirements in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C Yasar Caliskan, Berna Yelken, Abdullah Ozkok, Numan Gorgulu, Halil Yazici, Aysegul Telci, Alaattin Yildiz BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:56 (7 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and chronic kidney disease in the AusDiab (Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle) study Matthew J Damasiewicz, Dianna J Magliano, Robin M Daly, Claudia Gagnon, Zhong X Lu, Peter R Ebeling, Steven J Chadban, Robert C Atkins, Peter G Kerr, Jonathan E Shaw, Kevan R Polkinghorne BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:55 (3 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Limited knowledge of chronic kidney disease among primary care patients – a cross-sectional survey Wai Chow, Veena D Joshi, Aung Tin, Saskia van der Erf, Jeremy Fung Lim, Teck Swah, Stephanie Swee Teo, Paul Soo Goh, Gilbert Choon Tan, Crystal Lim, Terence Kee BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:54 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Mycophenolate mofetil and FK506 have different effects on kidney allograft fibrosis in rats that underwent chronic allograft nephropathy Lei Luo, Zhaolin Sun, Weidong Wu, Guangheng Luo BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:53 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Unlike FK506, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) down-regulates the expression of fibrosis-associated genes in a chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN) rat model, and improves both graft function and structure, suggesting that MMF may attenuate renal fibrosis and inhibit the progress of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in rats undergoing CAN.
		Research article Epidemiologic trends in chronic renal replacement therapy over forty years: A Swiss dialysis experience Petra Lehmann, Manon Ambühl, Domenica Corleto, Richard Klaghofer, Patrice M Ambühl BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:52 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Acute and acute-on-chronic kidney injury of patients with decompensated heart failure: impact on outcomes Qiugen Zhou, Chunmei Zhao, Di Xie, Dingli Xu, Jianping Bin, Pingyan Chen, Min Liang, Xun Zhang, Fanfan Hou BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:51 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multi-center, prospective, open-label, 8-week study of certoparin for anticoagulation during maintenance hemodialysis – the membrane study Oliver Dorsch, Detlef H Krieter, Horst-Dieter Lemke, Stefan Fischer, Nima Melzer, Christian Sieder, Peter Bramlage, Job Harenberg BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:50 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Fibroblast growth factor 23 and parathyroid hormone after treatment with active vitamin D and sevelamer carbonate in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3b, a randomized crossover trial Inger H Bleskestad, Harald Bergrem, Anders Hartmann, Kristin Godang, Lasse G Gøransson BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:49 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Hypertension resistant to antihypertensive agents commonly occurs with the progression of diabetic nephropathy in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective observational study Hiroyuki Ito, Mizuo Mifune, Mariko Abe, Koshiro Oshikiri, Shinichi Antoku, Yuichiro Takeuchi, Michiko Togane, Shigenori Ando, Emiko Tsugami BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:48 (27 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Hyponatremia in a patient with scleroderma renal crisis: a potential role of activated renin-angiotensin system Hirotaka Fukasawa, Ryuichi Furuya, Sayaka Ishigaki, Naoko Kinoshita, Shinsuke Isobe, Yoshihide Fujigaki BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:47 (27 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report A case of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in an adult patient with hypogammaglobulinemia superimposed on membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in childhood Kenji Tsuji, Haruhito Uchida, Tetsuichirou Ono, Tatsuyuki Inoue, Katsuji Shinagawa, Shinji Kitamura, Yohei Maeshima, Hitoshi Sugiyama, Hirofumi Makino BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:46 (24 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Rationale and design of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of individualised cooled dialysate to prevent left ventricular systolic dysfunction in haemodialysis patients Aghogho Odudu, Mohamed Eldehni, Apostolos Fakis, Christopher William McIntyre BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:45 (21 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Renal function evaluation in patients with American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis after specific treatment with pentavalent antimonial Rodrigo A Oliveira, Cláudio G Lima, Rosa Mota, Alice Martins, Talita R Sanches, Antônio C Seguro, Lúcia C Andrade, Geraldo Junior, Alexandre B Libório, Elizabeth F Daher BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:44 (20 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Long-term survival and predictors for mortality among dialysis patients in an endemic area for chronic liver disease: a national cohort study in Taiwan Chih-Chiang Chien, Jhi-Joung Wang, Yih-Min Sun, Ding-Ping Sun, Ming-Jen Sheu, Shih-Feng Weng, Chin-Chen Chu, Hung-An Chen, Chung-Ching Chio, Jyh-Chang Hwang, Yi-Hua Lu, Hsien-Yi Wang, Wei-Chih Kan BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:43 (18 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Comparing the association of GFR estimated by the CKD-EPI and MDRD study equations and mortality: the third national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES III) Tariq Shafi, Kunihiro Matsushita, Elizabeth Selvin, Yingying Sang, Brad C Astor, Lesley A Inker, Josef Coresh BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:42 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The effects of living distantly from peritoneal dialysis units on peritonitis risk, microbiology, treatment and outcomes: a multi-centre registry study Yeoungjee Cho, Sunil V Badve, Carmel M Hawley, Stephen P McDonald, Fiona G Brown, Neil M, Kathryn J Wiggins, Kym M Bannister, Philip Clayton, David W Johnson BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:41 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Mortality in dialysis patients may not be associated with ESA dose: a 2-year prospective observational study Lawrence P McMahon, Michael X Cai, Sanjeev Baweja, Stephen G Holt, Annette B Kent, Vlado Perkovic, Murray J Leikis, Gavin J Becker BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:40 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Relationship between Kt/V urea-based dialysis adequacy and nutritional status and their effect on the components of the quality of life in incident peritoneal dialysis patients Jin-Bor Chen, King-Kwan Lam, Yu-Jen Su, Wen-Chin Lee, Ben-Chung Cheng, Chien-Chun Kuo, Chien-Hsing Wu, Eton Lin, Yi-Chun Wang, Te-Chuan Chen, Shang-Chih Liao BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:39 (14 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Regional secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a transplanted kidney – resolution with treatment of a segmental renal artery stenosis Daiki Iwami, Hiroshi Harada, Hiroaki Usubuchi, Kiyohiko Hotta, Toshimori Seki, Masaki Togashi, Yuichiro Fukasawa BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:38 (12 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Association between microalbuminuria and subclinical atherosclerosis evaluated by carotid artery intima-media in elderly patients with normal renal function XiangLei Kong, XiaoYan Jia, Yong Wei, MeiYu Cui, ZunSong Wang, LiJun Tang, WenBin Li, ZhuXian Zhu, Ping Chen, DongMei Xu BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:37 (11 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Estimation of salt intake from spot urine samples in patients with chronic kidney disease Makoto Ogura, Ai Kimura, Koki Takane, Masatsugu Nakao, Akihiko Hamaguchi, Hiroyuki Terawaki, Tatsuo Hosoya BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:36 (8 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Mycobacterium fortuitum as a cause of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: case report and review of the literature Simon H Jiang, Darren M Roberts, Andrew H Dawson, Meg Jardine BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:35 (8 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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		Case report A case of rapidly progressive IgA nephropathy in a patient with exacerbation of Crohn’s disease Ji-Young Choi, Chung Yu, Hee-Yeon Jung, Min Jung, Yong-Jin Kim, Jang-Hee Cho, Chan-Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim, Sun-Hee Park BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:84 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determination of the best method to estimate glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine in adult patients with sickle cell disease: a prospective observational cohort study Jean-Benoît Arlet, Jean-Antoine Ribeil, Gilles Chatellier, Dominique Eladari, Sophie De Seigneux, Jean-Claude Souberbielle, Gérard Friedlander, Marianne de Montalembert, Jacques Pouchot, Dominique Prié, Marie Courbebaisse BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:83 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Differences between hospitals in attainment of parathyroid hormone treatment targets in chronic kidney disease do not reflect differences in quality of care Mieke J Peeters, Arjan D van Zuilen, Jan AJG van den Brand, Peter J Blankestijn, Marc AGJ ten Dam, Jack FM Wetzels BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:82 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Unexpected recovery from longterm renal failure in severe diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis Sophia Ross, Kerstin Benz, Katja Sauerstein, Kerstin Amann, Jörg Dötsch, Katalin Dittrich BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:81 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Could albumin level explain the higher mortality in hemodialysis patients with pulmonary hypertension? Hugo Hyung Yoo, Luis Martin, Ana Kochi, Lidiane Rodrigues-Telini, Pasqual Barretti, Jacqueline Caramori, Beatriz Matsubara, Silméia Zannati-Bazan, Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco, Thais Queluz BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:80 (6 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical utility of PKD2 mutation testing in a polycystic kidney disease cohort attending a specialist nephrology out-patient clinic Caroline Robinson, Thomas F Hiemstra, Deborah Spencer, Sarah Waller, Laura Daboo, Fiona E Karet Frankl, Richard N Sandford BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:79 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Health-related quality of life and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes on dialysis Tone Britt Østhus, Nanna von der Lippe, Lis Ribu, Tone Rustøen, Torbjørn Leivestad, Toril Dammen, Ingrid Os BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:78 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The risk for chronic kidney disease in patients with heart diseases: a 7-year follow-up in a cohort study in Taiwan Jiung-Hsiun Liu, Shih-Yi Lin, Chung-Yi Hsu, Hsin-Hung Lin, Chih-Chia Liang, Fung-Chang Sung, Chiu-Ching Huang BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:77 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Is serum phosphorus control related to parathyroid hormone control in dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism? João M Frazão, Johann Braun, Piergiorgio Messa, Bastian Dehmel, Caroline Mattin, Martin Wilkie BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:76 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Antibodies to hepatitis B virus surface antigen and interleukin 12 and interleukin 18 gene polymorphisms in hemodialysis patients Alicja E Grzegorzewska, Piotr M Wobszal, Adrianna Mostowska, Paweł P Jagodziński BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:75 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Setting an agenda for comparative effectiveness systematic reviews in CKD care Deidra C Crews, Raquel C Greer, Jeffrey J Fadrowski, Michael J Choi, David Doggett, Jodi B Segal, Kemi A Fawole, Pammie R Crawford, L Boulware BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:74 (1 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Sometimes when you hear hoof beats, it could be a zebra: consider the diagnosis of Fabry disease James O Burton, John P Dormer, Helen E Binns, Warren P Pickering BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:73 (31 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The impact of an “acute dialysis start” on the mortality attributed to the use of central venous catheters: a retrospective cohort study Karthik K Tennankore, Steven D Soroka, Bryce A Kiberd BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:72 (30 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Long-term renal outcome in patients with malignant hypertension: a retrospective cohort study Fouad Amraoui, Sarah Bos, Liffert Vogt, Bert-Jan van den Born BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:71 (30 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Changes in the gene expression programs of renal mesangial cells during diabetic nephropathy Eric W Brunskill, S Potter BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:70 (28 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Laparoscopic versus open catheter placement in peritoneal dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Haiying Xie, Wei Zhang, Jun Cheng, Qiang He BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:69 (27 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multicenter, randomized, double-blind study comparing different FK778 doses (manitimus) with tacrolimus and steroids vs. MMF with tacrolimus and steroids in renal transplantation Zbigniew Wlodarczyk, Yves Vanrenterghem, Bernhard K Krämer, Jean-Paul Squifflet, Marek Ostrowski BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:68 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The impact of nocturnal hemodialysis on sexual function Adam Bass, Sofia B Ahmed, Scott Klarenbach, Bruce Culleton, Brenda R Hemmelgarn, Braden Manns BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:67 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Medullary nephrocalcinosis, distal renal tubular acidosis and polycythaemia in a patient with nephrotic syndrome Suneth Karunarathne, Yapa Udayakumara, Dumitha Govindapala, Harshini Fernando BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:66 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Cancer risk among elderly persons with end-stage renal disease: a population-based case–control study Fatma M Shebl, Joan L Warren, Paul W Eggers, Eric A Engels BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:65 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Anti-glomerular basement membrane glomerulonephritis and thrombotic microangiopathy in first degree relatives; a case report Thomas Idorn, Lone Schejbel, Casper Rydahl, James Heaf, Karen Jølvig, Marie Bergstrøm, Peter Garred, Anne-Lise Kamper BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:64 (26 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Unexpected outcome after sclerotherapy of simple renal cyst Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Atsushi Imai, Noriko Tokui, Atsushi Sasaki, Hisao Saitoh, Takuya Koie, Chikara Ohyama BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:63 (24 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Multisystemic engagement & nephrology based educational intervention: a randomized controlled trial protocol on the kidney team at home-study Sohal Y Ismail, Annemarie E Luchtenburg, Willij C Zuidema, Charlotte Boonstra, Willem Weimar, Emma K Massey, Jan J Busschbach BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:62 (23 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Identification of nephropathy candidate genes by comparing sclerosis-prone and sclerosis-resistant mouse strain kidney transcriptomes Ashraf El-Meanawy, Jeffery R Schelling, Sudha K Iyengar, Patrick Hayden, Shrinath Barathan, Katrina Goddard, Fatima Pozuelo, Essam Elashi, Viji Nair, Matthias Kretzler, John R Sedor BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:61 (19 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Should we adjust erythropoiesis-stimulating agent dosage to postdialysis hemoglobin levels? A pilot study Nieves Castillo, Patricia García-García, Antonio Rivero, Alejandro Jiménez-Sosa, Manuel Macía, María Getino, María Méndez, Javier García-Pérez, Juan F Navarro-González BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:60 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article “Association between moderate renal insufficiency and cardiovascular events in a general population: Tehran lipid and glucose study” Farhad Hosseinpanah, Maryam Barzin, Hosein Golkashani, Amir A Nassiri, Farhad Sheikholeslami, Fereidoun Azizi BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:59 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Estimated glomerular filtration rate as an independent predictor of atherosclerotic vascular disease in older women Joshua R Lewis, Wai Lim, Satvinder S Dhaliwal, Kun Zhu, Ee Lim, Peter L Thompson, Richard L Prince BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:58 (16 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence, determinants and co-morbidities of chronic kidney disease among First Nations adults with diabetes: results from the CIRCLE study Roland F Dyck, Mariam Naqshbandi Hayward, Stewart B Harris, on behalf of the CIRCLE Study Group BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:57 (9 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Lower serum prohepcidin levels associated with lower iron and erythropoietin requirements in hemodialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C Yasar Caliskan, Berna Yelken, Abdullah Ozkok, Numan Gorgulu, Halil Yazici, Aysegul Telci, Alaattin Yildiz BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:56 (7 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and chronic kidney disease in the AusDiab (Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle) study Matthew J Damasiewicz, Dianna J Magliano, Robin M Daly, Claudia Gagnon, Zhong X Lu, Peter R Ebeling, Steven J Chadban, Robert C Atkins, Peter G Kerr, Jonathan E Shaw, Kevan R Polkinghorne BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:55 (3 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Limited knowledge of chronic kidney disease among primary care patients – a cross-sectional survey Wai Chow, Veena D Joshi, Aung Tin, Saskia van der Erf, Jeremy Fung Lim, Teck Swah, Stephanie Swee Teo, Paul Soo Goh, Gilbert Choon Tan, Crystal Lim, Terence Kee BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:54 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Mycophenolate mofetil and FK506 have different effects on kidney allograft fibrosis in rats that underwent chronic allograft nephropathy Lei Luo, Zhaolin Sun, Weidong Wu, Guangheng Luo BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:53 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Unlike FK506, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) down-regulates the expression of fibrosis-associated genes in a chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN) rat model, and improves both graft function and structure, suggesting that MMF may attenuate renal fibrosis and inhibit the progress of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in rats undergoing CAN.
		Research article Epidemiologic trends in chronic renal replacement therapy over forty years: A Swiss dialysis experience Petra Lehmann, Manon Ambühl, Domenica Corleto, Richard Klaghofer, Patrice M Ambühl BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:52 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Acute and acute-on-chronic kidney injury of patients with decompensated heart failure: impact on outcomes Qiugen Zhou, Chunmei Zhao, Di Xie, Dingli Xu, Jianping Bin, Pingyan Chen, Min Liang, Xun Zhang, Fanfan Hou BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:51 (2 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A multi-center, prospective, open-label, 8-week study of certoparin for anticoagulation during maintenance hemodialysis – the membrane study Oliver Dorsch, Detlef H Krieter, Horst-Dieter Lemke, Stefan Fischer, Nima Melzer, Christian Sieder, Peter Bramlage, Job Harenberg BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:50 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Fibroblast growth factor 23 and parathyroid hormone after treatment with active vitamin D and sevelamer carbonate in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3b, a randomized crossover trial Inger H Bleskestad, Harald Bergrem, Anders Hartmann, Kristin Godang, Lasse G Gøransson BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:49 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Hypertension resistant to antihypertensive agents commonly occurs with the progression of diabetic nephropathy in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective observational study Hiroyuki Ito, Mizuo Mifune, Mariko Abe, Koshiro Oshikiri, Shinichi Antoku, Yuichiro Takeuchi, Michiko Togane, Shigenori Ando, Emiko Tsugami BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:48 (27 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Hyponatremia in a patient with scleroderma renal crisis: a potential role of activated renin-angiotensin system Hirotaka Fukasawa, Ryuichi Furuya, Sayaka Ishigaki, Naoko Kinoshita, Shinsuke Isobe, Yoshihide Fujigaki BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:47 (27 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report A case of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in an adult patient with hypogammaglobulinemia superimposed on membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in childhood Kenji Tsuji, Haruhito Uchida, Tetsuichirou Ono, Tatsuyuki Inoue, Katsuji Shinagawa, Shinji Kitamura, Yohei Maeshima, Hitoshi Sugiyama, Hirofumi Makino BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:46 (24 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Rationale and design of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of individualised cooled dialysate to prevent left ventricular systolic dysfunction in haemodialysis patients Aghogho Odudu, Mohamed Eldehni, Apostolos Fakis, Christopher William McIntyre BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:45 (21 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Renal function evaluation in patients with American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis after specific treatment with pentavalent antimonial Rodrigo A Oliveira, Cláudio G Lima, Rosa Mota, Alice Martins, Talita R Sanches, Antônio C Seguro, Lúcia C Andrade, Geraldo Junior, Alexandre B Libório, Elizabeth F Daher BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:44 (20 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Long-term survival and predictors for mortality among dialysis patients in an endemic area for chronic liver disease: a national cohort study in Taiwan Chih-Chiang Chien, Jhi-Joung Wang, Yih-Min Sun, Ding-Ping Sun, Ming-Jen Sheu, Shih-Feng Weng, Chin-Chen Chu, Hung-An Chen, Chung-Ching Chio, Jyh-Chang Hwang, Yi-Hua Lu, Hsien-Yi Wang, Wei-Chih Kan BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:43 (18 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Comparing the association of GFR estimated by the CKD-EPI and MDRD study equations and mortality: the third national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES III) Tariq Shafi, Kunihiro Matsushita, Elizabeth Selvin, Yingying Sang, Brad C Astor, Lesley A Inker, Josef Coresh BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:42 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The effects of living distantly from peritoneal dialysis units on peritonitis risk, microbiology, treatment and outcomes: a multi-centre registry study Yeoungjee Cho, Sunil V Badve, Carmel M Hawley, Stephen P McDonald, Fiona G Brown, Neil M, Kathryn J Wiggins, Kym M Bannister, Philip Clayton, David W Johnson BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:41 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Mortality in dialysis patients may not be associated with ESA dose: a 2-year prospective observational study Lawrence P McMahon, Michael X Cai, Sanjeev Baweja, Stephen G Holt, Annette B Kent, Vlado Perkovic, Murray J Leikis, Gavin J Becker BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:40 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Relationship between Kt/V urea-based dialysis adequacy and nutritional status and their effect on the components of the quality of life in incident peritoneal dialysis patients Jin-Bor Chen, King-Kwan Lam, Yu-Jen Su, Wen-Chin Lee, Ben-Chung Cheng, Chien-Chun Kuo, Chien-Hsing Wu, Eton Lin, Yi-Chun Wang, Te-Chuan Chen, Shang-Chih Liao BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:39 (14 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report Regional secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a transplanted kidney – resolution with treatment of a segmental renal artery stenosis Daiki Iwami, Hiroshi Harada, Hiroaki Usubuchi, Kiyohiko Hotta, Toshimori Seki, Masaki Togashi, Yuichiro Fukasawa BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:38 (12 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Association between microalbuminuria and subclinical atherosclerosis evaluated by carotid artery intima-media in elderly patients with normal renal function XiangLei Kong, XiaoYan Jia, Yong Wei, MeiYu Cui, ZunSong Wang, LiJun Tang, WenBin Li, ZhuXian Zhu, Ping Chen, DongMei Xu BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:37 (11 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Estimation of salt intake from spot urine samples in patients with chronic kidney disease Makoto Ogura, Ai Kimura, Koki Takane, Masatsugu Nakao, Akihiko Hamaguchi, Hiroyuki Terawaki, Tatsuo Hosoya BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:36 (8 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Case report Mycobacterium fortuitum as a cause of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: case report and review of the literature Simon H Jiang, Darren M Roberts, Andrew H Dawson, Meg Jardine BMC Nephrology 2012, 13:35 (8 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed