6 citations
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April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings” This case report describes severe agranulocytosis and alopecia in a Japanese woman after starting azathioprine, highlighting the potential role of NUDT15 genetic screening in preventing adverse reactions to the drug.
3 citations
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” This case report highlights a severe kidney injury linked to the combined use of ciclosporin and simvastatin in a patient treated for alopecia universalis.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” This report describes a clinical case of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, confirmed by genetic testing, highlighting the presentation of multiple renal tumors and bilateral lung cysts.
December 2022 in “European journal of internal medicine” This case report details an instance of acute kidney injury associated with increased oxalate levels likely due to systemic absorption of glycolic acid from hair straightening agents, exacerbated by untreated psoriasis.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This report discusses two cases of kidney transplantation in transgender patients and highlights the complexities of managing gender-affirming care alongside post-transplantation health, including hormone therapy and associated risks.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers found that tubular VCAM1 expression in transgenic mice and human kidney transplant biopsies precedes nephron loss and fibrosis, indicating its potential as an early biomarker for tubular fate and adverse kidney outcomes.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” This article discusses the challenges in hypertension management, emphasizing the need to reconsider the use of minoxidil and address excess dietary sodium and arteriolar hypertrophy, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery” This review examines the role of SET7/9 in non-histone methylation and its implications in various diseases, including cancer, but presents no new clinical results.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of thymosin β4, highlighting its potential benefits for inflammation, wound healing, tumor metastasis, and other medical conditions but reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the importance of interpreting laboratory data and performing physical assessments to support pharmacists in clinical decision-making and patient consultations, but reports no new empirical findings.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” This case report describes a 78-year-old patient whose orlistat treatment for obesity likely led to hepatotoxicity, which improved after the medication was discontinued.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Trials” This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of YH0618 granules in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients through a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial, focusing on potential mechanisms related to kidney deficiency as understood in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
August 2025 in “Seminars in Nephrology” Regenerative repair is essential to prevent long-term kidney function issues after obstruction.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology” This case report describes a rare occurrence of tacrolimus-induced atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in a pediatric liver transplant patient, where discontinuation of tacrolimus resolved symptoms and re-initiation was later tolerated without recurrence.
155 citations
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August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews methotrexate's pharmacokinetics and toxicity, emphasizing the role of urinary excretion and leucovorin in avoiding most toxic reactions; it provides no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
June 2016 in “Makedonski medicinski pregled” This case report describes severe hypotension, acute coronary syndrome, tachycardia, and acute kidney failure in a man who ingested topical minoxidil, with eventual recovery following intensive treatment.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” This study found that one month of selenium supplementation improved liver and kidney function biomarkers and reduced severe hair loss in patients with beta-thalassemia major.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Physiological reports” This review discusses emerging research on the transcription factor Sox6 and its roles in cardiovascular and kidney function, highlighting its involvement in diseases such as cardiomyopathy and diabetes; it reports no new experimental findings.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” This study on diabetic rats reported that Ziziphus spina-christi ethanol leaf extract significantly reduced blood glucose levels and improved liver and kidney function, suggesting possible benefits in managing diabetes symptoms in this animal model.
June 2022 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This case report describes a 69-year-old man diagnosed with stage 3 acute kidney injury secondary to new IgG kappa light chain multiple myeloma, where treatment with bortezomib-based therapy showed potential for kidney function salvage.
116 citations
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Pathology” This study found that high-dose Cyclosporin A in rats led to significant functional and structural changes, including liver, kidney, and immune system alterations, along with behavioral and hematological effects.
April 2022 in “SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” In this study, sodium benzoate at the No Adverse Effect Level dose adversely affected kidney and liver function and increased oxidative stress and genotoxicity in prepubertal rats.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “Lupus” In this study, repeated pregnancies in a murine model of systemic lupus erythematosus altered skin inflammation and cytokine expression but worsened kidney function and survival compared to controls.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring” In this study, researchers found that targeting a tacrolimus trough level of 4–7 ng/mL after liver transplantation resulted in comparable graft and patient survival rates to higher levels, while improving liver and kidney function markers.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” In this case report, a 56-year-old man developed acute granulomatous interstitial nephritis following Moderna Covid-19 vaccination, with his kidney function improving after steroid treatment but declining upon cessation; the report suggests a vaccine-related cause given his atypical clinical course.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” In this study, isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris was associated with changes in plasma phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc levels, potentially affecting kidney function and contributing to side effects like fatigue and dry skin.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Iraqi male bodybuilders abusing anabolic androgenic steroids experienced significant changes in sex hormones, liver and kidney function, and lipid profiles compared to non-AAS-using controls.
January 2011 in “Chinese Journal of General Practice” This study found that tailored treatments based on urodynamic testing improved urinary bladder dysfunction in Parkinson's disease patients, thereby enhancing their quality of life and protecting kidney function.