... databases for trials assessing the effects of MRAs on non-dialysis-dependent CKD populations. Treatment and adverse effects were summarized using meta-analysis. Results: Fifty-three trials with 6 different MRAs involving 22,792 participants were included. Compared with the control group, MRAs reduced...

... to in the content or advertisements. 2023 Meta-analysis Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors Chronic kidney disease Mortality Cardiovascular event End-stage kidney disease In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the use of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, including angiotensin...

... Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease Autoantibody Diagnostic accuracy Meta-analysis Systematic review Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) disease is characterized by glomerulonephritis and pulmonary hemorrhage caused by anti-GBM antibodies or autoantibodies against the key epitope...

.../ESRD versus those who do not have such comorbid condition. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze outcomes in this patient population. Methods: Five databases were searched for studies comparing outcomes of lower extremity PAD interventions for claudication and critical limb...

...) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). This systematic review provided valid evidence about the effect of exercise training on single-pool Kt/V (sp Kt/V), blood pressure, and peak uptake oxygen (VO 2 peak). Method: A systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated...

...Fan Wang; Jian-Da Lu; Ying Zhu; Ting-Ting Wang; Jun Xue Background: Is the prognosis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) influenced by pregnancy and delivery? The answer to this question still remains to be a controversial topic. Here, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to obtain...

... was inconsistent between studies. This work intends to examine whether a positive association exists between CKD and AMD by systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases (Medline, PubMed, Cochrane and EMBASE) and reference lists on June 2017. The key inclusion criteria...

... such as gastrointestinal and endocrinium symptoms. Conclusion: This study provides the clear beneficial effects of the steroids therapy on the kidney function and proteinuria, although it should be used with caution. IgA nephropathy Corticosteroid Randomized controlled trials Meta-analysis In order...

... growth factor 23 All-cause mortality Cardiovascular diseases End-stage renal disease Meta-analysis Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as structural or functional abnormalities of the kidney for at least 3 months [ 1 ]. It is reported that 8-16% of the world's population are living...

.... Meta-analysis Immunoglobulin A nephropathy Pregnancy Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerular disease globally, with a peak incidence in young adults aged 20-30 years [ 1,2 ]. It is increasingly encountered in pregnancy and therefore important to inform...

...Charat Thongprayoon; Wisit Cheungpasitporn; Narat Srivali; Patompong Ungprasert; Wonngarm Kittanamongkolchai; Kevin L. Greason; Kianoush B. Kashani Background: The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients who underwent transcatheter aortic...

... the efficacy and safety of intradialytic exercise for HD patients, we conducted a meta-analysis of the published randomized controlled trials. Data Sources and Methods: Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were systematically searched up to February, 2014. The reference lists...

...), this is a potentially important consideration. Summary: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials to January 1, 2014 in adult patients with CKD stages 1 to 4. Selection criteria for studies: randomized controlled trials of at least 2 months duration. Patients were allocated to ESA versus...

... allowed any form of alkali therapy, including but not limited to sodium bicarbonate. Table 1 Characteristics of the studies included in the meta-analysis Table 2 summarizes the effects of alkali therapy according to duration of intervention. As shown in Figure 2 , in the 3 long...

... review and meta-analysis was performed to determine whether statin administration is protective and the magnitude of their effect. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CNKI and ISI Proceedings for cohort studies comparing the CIN incidence in a chronic statin pretreatment group...

... randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have analyzed the role of MMF in patients with IgAN. We conducted this meta-analysis of all available RCTs to ascertain the benefits and risks of MMF treatment in comparison with placebos or steroids in patients with IgAN. Methods: The studies were identified by extended...