2002
Reversible acute renal failure and nephrotic syndrome in a Type 1 diabetic patient
Avilés-Santa L, Alpern R, Raskin P. Reversible acute renal failure and nephrotic syndrome in a Type 1 diabetic patient. Journal Of Diabetes And Its Complications 2002, 16: 249-254. PMID: 12015196, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-8727(01)00221-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReversible acute renal failureAcute renal failureBlood urea nitrogenNephrotic syndromeRenal failureDiabetic nephropathyDiabetic patientsRenal parametersRenal conditionsAcute oliguric renal failureEnd-stage renal diseaseType 1 diabetic patientsDiscontinuation of dialysisOliguric renal failureEarly diabetic nephropathyUrinary protein excretionMinimal change diseasePatient's renal conditionDiuretic therapyOvert proteinuriaRenal insufficiencyRenal functionSerum creatinineRenal biopsyRenal disease
1997
Pathogenesis of edema formation in the nephrotic syndrome.
Palmer BF, Alpern RJ. Pathogenesis of edema formation in the nephrotic syndrome. Kidney International Supplement 1997, 59: s21-7. PMID: 9185099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma oncotic pressureEdema formationNephrotic syndromeOncotic pressurePlasma volumeEffective circulatory volumeMost nephrotic patientsPrimary salt retentionPrimary sodium retentionMinority of patientsCapillary fluid filtrationAtrial natriuretic peptideDevelopment of edemaNeurohumoral markersIntrarenal mechanismsNatriuretic effectNephrotic patientsSodium retentionCirculatory volumeIntravascular volumeNatriuretic peptideEffector mechanismsUrinary lossTubular resistanceIntravascular space