We performed a retrospective chart review of clinical data already collected in the process of treatment of pediatric patients at our institution. Records of patients between the ages of 0-18 years who received RTX infusions for a diagnosis of steroid dependent or steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome or glomerulonephritis between August 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012 were reviewed. We collected data on the disease status (like renal histology, duration of nephrotic syndrome, number of relapses) and treatment status (like immunosuppressive treatments used before RTX, number of courses of RTX) of the patients. RTX response was measured at 1, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months post RTX therapy in terms of proteinuria, spot urine protein/creatinine ratio (Up/Uc) or creatinine clearance. Complete blood counts, lipid profile and serum albumin levels were monitored regularly. Rituximab Therapy …show more content…
When treated with more than a single dose, patients were administered one dose per week. To minimize infusion reactions, patients received intravenous methylprednisolone, oral acetaminophen and diphenhydramine 30 min prior to RTX infusions. All patients were closely monitored for at least 24 h after RTX infusion for observation of infusion reactions. Immunosuppressive agents and/or oral prednisolone used at the time of rituximab treatment were continued until clinical response was demonstrated in the form of remission or decreased
In October 1945, the St. Cloud Baseball Association was formed to field a class “C” minor league baseball team for the Northern League. After a name-the-team contest that had over 568 names submitted, the name “Rox” was picked. The St. Cloud Rox played their first season in 1946 at a hastily built ballpark located at Division Street and 27th Avenue. In this first season, team was made up of mostly military veterans and castoffs from the Minneapolis Millers; they played so well that they won the league championship with the best mark in the Northern League’s history.
Directions: Please carefully read the following case study and answer the following questions in typed format. The resources that you will need to complete this case study include your textbook and drug book. Please include in text citations. This independent assignment is worth 25 points.
Renal History: The patient learned that he had kidney disease a few years ago. He had a biopsy in October 2012 that showed IgA nephropathy per TGH records. He started dialysis in 2013. Initially, he started peritoneal dialysis for seven months. He had a lot of side effects
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Laboratory: CK 41, aldose 5.7, CCP 5, rheumatoid factor 10.8, ANA negative, ANCA is less than 1:20, P-ANCA less than 1:20, hypersensitivity pneumonitis panel is negative, anti-Jo-1 is less than 0.2, scleroderma antibody is less than 0.2, IDE total 5. CBC within normal limits.
MCNS can be treated with corticosteroids. Child with severe edema will have intravenous albumin along with a diuretic. In the case of Y.Q., the severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia lead the nephrologist to diagnose nephrotic syndrome with prerenal azotemia with dehydration mostly cause acute kidney injury (Kyle & Carman, 2013). The nurse should educate the patient’s mother on the importance of following the patient’s diet and administering the patient’s medication as
Many studies involving XR-NTX treatment require participants to remain abstinent prior to treatment or they are excluded from participation. In terms of improving outpatient treatment with XR-NTX, Mannelli, et al. (2014) attempted to address the issue of patients being able to maintain an abstinent state prior to receiving XR-NTX. The results of the pilot study suggest that gradually increasing low doses of naltrexone while gradually decreasing low doses of Suboxone can successfully transition patients to XR-NTX administration. Because this was a pilot study, it is recommended thata double-blind, placebo-controlled study be conducted with a larger sample size. The importance of being able to mitigate the difficulty some patients may face obtaining a prolong abstinent-state is crucial if XR-NTX is to take a leading role in OUD pharmacotherapy. These finding could be particularly important for patients that have limited or no access to
Maine Nephrology follows the vision of The National Kidney Foundation which was established in 1950 by Ada DeBold in an effort to save the life of her young son. As a small child, he was diagnosed with pediatric nephrosis, a disease that causes the kidney to lose protein and in turn the body develops swelling. In the 1950’s this disease was debilitating and had more than a ninety percent mortality rate. In an effort to find a cure, a group of clinicians and researchers were put together to share their findings to develop
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease that is described as a loss of kidney function gradually over time. As kidney function decreases, the waste collection in the body’s blood becomes high and makes the individual feel sick. This disease can lead to other complications in the body such as anemia, poor nutritional health, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. These complications will begin to progress and show as CKD progresses to advanced stages. Early detection of this disease is essential when it comes to treatment. If CKD is diagnosed early enough the disease progression can be slowed down and managed. This disease will eventually lead to failure of the kidneys
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The beginning of the movie when Burt is speaking to Verona about oral sex is a great demonstration of speaking frankly. We can really see RX #3 “communicate courageously”, in the scene where Burt and Verona are back from visiting Burt’s parents and they are deciding where to live. In the middle of the conversation Verona asks Burt, “are we F*** Up’s?” , Burt replies, “No.” Verona mentions they cannot get the basic things in life figured out.
Injury to the glomerulus and the tubules presents the onset of Intra-renal failure (Matzke, 2011). Some of the frequent causes for Intra-renal failure are glomerulonephritis; pyelonephritis; and tubular injury. Post-renal failure develops from things like ureteroliths, tumors, or anatomic impediments. Opposite of the acute form, the chronic form has a slow onset that has no early stage symptoms. It is important to know that following an acute episode a chronic renal episode often follows, and at this juncture the damage is irreversible. Glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis combined, has been reported to be the forerunner in as much as half the cases from acute to chronic renal failure. Diabetes mellitus, renal vascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, drug damage, and nephrolith are all examples of other causes of CKD (Pradeep, 2014). Biopsies of kidneys that suffered with CKD reveal smaller kidneys with scarring on the tubules.
Mr. Armstrong has a history of renal insufficiency and uncontrolled hypertension, along with symptoms of fatigue, pedal edema, and occasional shortness of breath. He does not have a history of trauma or obstruction to his kidneys, but his creatinine and BUN levels are currently at 3.5 mg/dl and 40 mg/dl. Normal creatinine concentration values are 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl and normal BUN values are 10 to 20 mg/dl; this reveals that Mr. Armstrong’s kidneys are not removing wastes properly (McCance, Huether, Brashers, & Rote, 2014). Mr. Armstrong’s history of renal insufficiency and uncontrolled hypertension is commonly found in patients diagnosed with intrarenal (intrinsic) acute renal failure. Intrarenal acute renal failure can be categorized as