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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286/1510096

Serum Magnesium in Patients on Chronic Haemodialysis with a Standard Dialysate Magnesium - A Single Centre Study

Dharshi Hewa Wellage, Nasreen Samad and Monte Cherryl

Article Type: Clinical Research | First Published: 2024/05/16

Magnesium (Mg) is the second most abundant intracellular cation [1]. Despite the well-recognised clinical importance of magnesium, Mg is not included in routine laboratory assessments [2,3]. Therefore, Mg is sometimes referred to as the forgotten or neglected cation [4,5]. Magnesium plays a pivotal role in maintaining normal cell membrane functions [6], regulation of blood pressure and vascular resistance. Magnesium is needed as a cofactor in most enzymatic processes [7]. Deficiency of magnesium...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286/1510095

Magnitude of Metabolic Syndrome and its Associated Factors among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Laboratory-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northwest Ethiopia

Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Awgchew Behaile Teklemaryam, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Addisu Melake Bayafers, Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Ediget Abebe Zewude, Teklie Mengie Ayele, Achenef Bogale Kassie, Nega Dagnaw, Muluken Walle, Kefale Mitku, Aklesya Enkobahry Haileslassie and Anemut Tilahun Mulu

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2024/05/11

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disorder that causes a progressive decline in kidney function, leading to complications such as metabolic disorders that can increase the risk of heart diseases. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a significant global health issue characterized by a combination of factors like high blood pressure, central obesity, abnormal lipid levels, and elevated blood sugar levels. As such, this research conducted in Northwest Ethiopia sought to determine the prev...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286/1510094

Biopsy-Confirmed Lupus Nephritis with Advance Sclerosing Disease Managed with Overlap Treatment: A Case Report

Victoria Ogala-Akogwu, Peter Uduagbamen, Habib Galadanchi and Emmanuel Anteyi

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/05/04

Lupus nephritis, a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, can progress to end-stage kidney disease, often portends a poor prognosis. A kidney biopsy is very essential in cases of symptom overlap as it guides in formulating an effective treatment regimen....

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