A Wisdom Archive on Nephritis

Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney. The word comes from the Greek nephro- meaning "of the kidney" and -itis meaning "inflammation". The two most common causes of nephritis are infection or an auto-immune process. Nephritis has the effect of damaging and closing up the microscopic filters in the kidney. This means that in addition to various toxic waste products, the inflamed kidney filters out important proteins (larger molecules) from the blood. Therefore the characteristic symptom of nephritis is proteinuri ... Including:

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Nephrotoxicity - Cardiovascular. General: diuretics, β-blockers, vasodilator agents Local: ACE inhibitors, cyclosporin A Nephrotoxicity - Direct tubular effect. Proximal convoluted tubule: Aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g. gentamicin), amphotericin B, cisplatin, radiocontrast media, immunoglobulins, mannitol Distal tubule: NSAIDs (eg aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac), ACE inhibitors, cyclosporin A, lithium salts, cyclophosphamide, amphotericin B Tubular obstruction: sulphonamides, ...

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Bright's disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully-understood etiologies. It is typically denoted by the presence of albumin (blood plasma) in the urine, and frequently accompanied by edema (tissue particulate). These associated symptoms in connection with kidney disease were first described in 1827 by noted English physician Dr. Richard Bright. ...

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HSP is a form of vasculitis that is mediated by antibodies of the subclass IgA1. These are found in the cutaneous lesions, as well as other inflammatory patches in the kidney (mesangium) and the intestine. IgA nephritis has many parallel symptoms, and is also often preceded by an infection, raising the suspicion that the nephritis may be a form of HSP limited to the kidney. HSP can develop after infections with streptococci (Group A, β-haemolytic), hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus, parvovirus B19, Coxsackievirus, adenovirus and Helicobacter pylori. Certain medications ...

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In public health, a big killer is a disease or other major cause of loss of human life. For big killers of the past, see pandemics. Big killer - United States deaths. Ten Leading Causes of Death in the United States in the year 2001: Heart disease: 700,142 Cancer: 553,768 Stroke: 163,538 Chronic lower respiratory disease: 123,013 Accidents: 101,537 (includes 38,754 traffic fatalities and estimated 44,000 or more medical errors) ... Including:

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The main use of cyclophosphamide is together with other chemotherapy agents in the treatment of lymphomas, some forms of leukemia and some solid tumors. In addition, its use is becoming more common in autoimmune diseases where disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have been ineffective. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with severe lupus nephritis, for example, may respond to pulsed cyclophosphamide. ...

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Test debut: 1 June 1899 Last Test: 23 February 1912 Source: [1] Victor Thomas Trumper (born November 2, 1877 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, died June 28, 1915, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales) was a famous Australian batsman in the sport of cricket. He was renowned for the stylishness of his batting: Archie MacLaren said of him, "Compared to Victor I was a cab-horse to a Derby winner". His first class batting figures are: 255 matches, 16,939 runs, highest score 300 not out, avera ...

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Chronic renal failure (CRF, or "chronic kidney failure", CKF) is a slowly progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years and defined as an abnormally low glomerular filtration rate, which is usually determined indirectly by the creatinine level in blood serum. CRF that leads to severe illness and requires some form of renal replacement therapy (such as dialysis) is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Chronic renal failure - Signs and symptoms. Initially it is without sy ... Including:

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Cyclophosphamide Cyclophosphamide is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent, used to treat various types of cancer and some autoimmune disorders. It is a "prodrug"; it is converted in the liver to active forms that have chemotherapeutic activity. Cyclophosphamide - Uses. The main use of cyclophosphamide is together with other chemotherapy agents in the treatment of lymphomas, some forms of leukemia and some solid tumors. In addition, its use is becoming more common in autoimmune dis ... Including:

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• Cyclophosphamide - Pharmacokinetics
• Cyclophosphamide - Mode of action
• Cyclophosphamide - Side-effects
• Cyclophosphamide - History
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The most serious risks associated with ketorolac are, as with other NSAIDs, gastrointestinal ulcerations, bleeding and perforation; renal events ranging from interstitial nephritis to complete renal failure; hemorhage, and hypersensitivity reactions. As with other NSAIDs, fluid and solute retention and edema have been reported with ketorolac; ketorolac elevated liver protein levels; it also inhibits platelet aggregation and ...

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Umm Kulthum (Arabic: أم كلثوم other English spellings include: Oum Kalsoum, Oum Kalthum, Omm Kolsoum, Umm Kolthoum, Um Kalthoom) (c. 4 May 1904 – 3 February 1975) was an Egyptian singer and musician. One of the best known and most beloved of all singers in the Arab world, her albums still outsell many others in the Arabic language. Umm Kulthum was born in Tamay-az-Zahayra, Ad Daqahliyah Governorate. Her exact date of birth is unknown, although it was likely the fourth of May. At a you ... Including:

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Ten Leading Causes of Death in the United States in the year 2001: Heart disease: 700,142 Cancer: 553,768 Stroke: 163,538 Chronic lower respiratory disease: 123,013 Accidents: 101,537 (includes 38,754 traffic fatalities and estimated 44,000 or more medical errors) Diabetes: 71,372 Pneumonia and Influenza: 62,034 Alzheimer's disease: 53,852 Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and n ...

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