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2018年3月7日星期三

2017 five areas of kidney disease progress, do you know a few

Looking back at 2017, the field of kidney disease is also very profitable and has made many progress. Recently, Nature magazine gave a detailed overview of 5 major advances in kidney disease in 2017. Have you ever missed a chance?

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1.A new mechanism of hypertension and vascular dysfunction

In 2017, a number of basic and clinical studies published in the field of hypertension further deepen our understanding of the mechanism of blood pressure regulation. New discoveries include: immune mechanisms, the role of gut microbes, the adverse effects of perivascular fat and inflammation on the vascular system, and the effects of rare mutations in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system on salt sensitivity.

Important progress:

➤ The SGK1 signaling pathway in T cells upregulates Na + / K + / 2Cl-co-transporter 1 (NKCC1) and promotes phenotypic polarization of helper T-cell 17 (TH17) cells, resulting in Lead to salt-sensitive hypertension and end-stage ductal injury.

➤ A high-sodium diet alters the gut microflora in humans and mice, resulting in the depletion of lactobacilli, increasing the number of TH17 cells and increasing blood pressure.

➤ γδ T cells lead to angiotensin II-induced hypertension and endothelial dysfunction in mice and may also play important roles in human hypertension and end organ damage.

➤ AGTR1A and osteopontin are involved in the polarization of phenotypic macrophages in perivascular fat-inflammation, leading to inflammation and promoting aortic aneurysm formation.

➤ Rare mutations in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) -related gene (7 in total, including APLN and RENBP) are associated with salt-sensitivity to blood pressure.
Hypertension and aortic aneurysm form new mechanisms

2. glycolysis regulation, promote kidney disease progress

There is growing evidence that cellular metabolism is related to the fate of cells. In particular, glycolytic fluxes have become recognized as important drivers of self-renewal and cell proliferation and are crucial for angiogenesis and tumor growth. Several studies published in 2017 highlight the important role of glycolysis and mitochondrial function in kidney development and kidney function, as well as the impact on kidney disease progression.

Important progress:

➤ Increased glycolysis and mitochondrial respiratory function promote progenitor cell proliferation and self-renewal.

➤ Acute kidney injury and diabetic nephropathy are characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction and increased glycolytic intermediates - which can be metabolized to toxic metabolic end products.

➤ Coupling of glycolysis flux to mitochondrial respiratory function is becoming a potential treatment for ischemic and diabetic kidney damage.
Glycolytic metabolism; PFKFB3: 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase / fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3; AMPK: AMP-activated protein kinase; PKM2: pyruvate kinase M2; LDH: lactate dehydrogenase; -6-P: glucose 6-phosphate; PGC-1α: Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor γ Coactivator 1α

3. Immune nephropathy mechanism and progress of treatment

In the past year, the research on the pathogenesis and treatment of immune-mediated glomerular diseases has been deepened and many progresses have been made. In the field of molecular transformation, two studies have found new pathogenesis and pathways, providing new treatments for the treatment of immune nephropathy - hormones may or may not be used in the future.

Important progress:

➤ The reason that HLA is associated with anti-glomerular basement membrane disease is that immunodominant epitope peptides bind to different HLA.

➤ Autoantigen DNA Methylation - Induced Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) -associated Vasculitis - May Be Associated with Disease Activity and Remission, and Predict Disease Activity and Remission.

➤ High-dose glucocorticoid treatment for IgA nephropathy has more side effects than potential benefits.

➤ Targeted Targeted Release Agent (TRF) Targeting Intestinal Immune Tissue - Budesonide is effective in treating IgA nephropathy and significantly reduces hormone use

➤ Small molecule C5a receptor inhibitors improve patient outcomes, meaning that complement plays an important role in ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis. Small molecule C5a receptor inhibitors are as effective as prednisone in inducing disease remission
4. Diabetic nephropathy treatment of a new era

Since 16 years ago IDNT and RENAAL studies have found no new drugs approved for use in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and kidney disease using the angiotensin II receptor blocker irbesartan and losartan Treatment of diabetic nephropathy. In 2017, however, studies have shown that the hypoglycemic agents sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (enzaprine, canagliflozin) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP- Liraglutide) has a protective effect on the kidney, bringing new hope for patients with diabetic nephropathy.

Important progress:

➤ CANVAS and EMPA-REG OUTCOME studies have reported that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are beneficial for renal outcomes, including proteinuria, and may reduce creatinine levels and reduce renal replacement therapy or kidney death.

➤ LEADER study shows that the GLP1 agonist liraglutide can reduce the incidence of diabetic nephropathy and delay the progression of the disease.

➤ Previous renal disease, estimated glomerular filtration rate of 30-60 ml / min / 1.73 m2 and / or large amounts of proteinuria, the use of enzapine can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, all-cause mortality risk and Heart failure hospitalization rate and all-cause hospitalization rate.

Effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 agonists on diabetic renal hemodynamics; a: Hemodynamic changes due to hyperglycemia and diabetes; b: Effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 agonists on hemodynamics; JGA: Golotrophore; NHE3: sodium-hydrogen exchanger 3; RAS: renin-angiotensin system; SNS: sympathetic nervous system

5. Uncover the mystery of the genetic structure of kidney disease

With the continuous development of gene sequencing technology, we have made a major breakthrough in understanding the genetic structure of kidney disease. In 2017, four major studies reveal the genetic basis of known diseases and novel diseases, providing new insight into the pathogenesis of glomerular diseases, kidney defects and clinical manifestations.

Important progress:

➤ SGPL1 recessive mutations lead to abnormal sphingolipid metabolism and are associated with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.

Repeated loss of the 22q11.2 locus leads to DiGeorge syndrome, congenital kidney and urethral deformities; single-dose CRKL may also play a role.

➤ An unchallenged family history of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease has been a major clinical diagnostic difficulty, probably due to de novo lesions, germ cells or somatic chimeras, or mild disease due to PKD1 or PKD2 secondary morphological changes .

➤ Unidentified genomic diseases may impair the development of children's kidneys and neurocognitive development, and early detection can provide immediate intervention.
 A new pathway of congenital nephropathy; a: role of SGPL1 in the sphingolipid pathway; b: adapter protein CRKL pathway; CDase: ceramidase; CS, ceramide synthase

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2018年3月6日星期二

The 13th World Kidney Day 2018 coincides with the International Women's Day

The 13th World Kidney Day 2018 coincides with the International Women's Day, whose theme is "Concerned Kidney Disease and Caring for Women's Health" and provides us with a focus on the health of women, especially the health of women's kidneys.

The prevalence of glomerular disease has a gender difference, and a global histological diagnostic survey shows that the prevalence of glomerular disease in women is 47% and in men 53%.

Female glomerular disease medication

The treatment of glomerular diseases includes immunosuppressive agents, angiotensin receptor blockers, antihypertensive drugs, and management of CKD-related complications. Glomerular disease women should be fully discussed before pregnancy.

Immunosuppressant

Women taking teratogenic immunosuppressive agents (mycophenolate mofetil, methotrexate, and cyclophosphamide) should take active contraception in a safe and effective way of contraception. Women who plan to become pregnant as well as women who may have unwanted pregnancies should avoid the use of these drugs. Alternative immunosuppressants that are safe to use during pregnancy are glucocorticoids, calcineurin inhibitors, azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine. Cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, leflunomide and methotrexate have teratogenic effects, contraindication during pregnancy should be at least 3 to 6 months before conception disabled.

Angiotensin receptor blockers and antihypertensive drugs

The use of angiotensin receptor blockers in the second and third trimester of pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can result in oligohydramnios and neonatal renal failure. Used during early pregnancy, no increase in the incidence of congenital abnormalities. Therefore, glomerular disease in women can continue to use before the diagnosis of pregnancy. Antihypertensive drugs that are safe during pregnancy include methyldopa, labetalol and long-acting nifedipine. The safety of amlodipine is not well understood, but case reports and small studies suggest the drug is not harmful.

Other drugs

There are many reasons for anemia in glomerular diseases, including the worsening of iron deficiency due to menstrual blood loss and the reduction of erythropoietin in CKD. Pregnant women can safely use oral and intravenous iron. During pregnancy can continue to use low-dose aspirin for vascular disease, primary and secondary prevention.

Finally, send a most sincere blessing to women around the world.

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2018年3月1日星期四

Why hormone-reducing urine protein easy to relapse

Hormone elimination of urinary protein effect is very sharp, is a common treatment of nephropathy, but the hormone reduction process, especially to reduce the 3,4-piece urine protein is very easy to relapse, which is why?
The true role of hormones
In fact, the hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland, but when the kidney problems, secretion affected, it needs to be supplemented by drugs.
The main role of hormones is to suppress the inflammatory response, just as peacekeeping forces, to ensure that both warring parties temporarily stop fighting.
Therefore, the reason why hormones can eliminate urinary protein, because inhibition of the inflammatory response, the remaining nephron to resume work to ensure the normal protein filtration and reabsorption.
Incidentally, the reason why some patients have poor hormonal effects is that although the inflammatory response is suppressed, the remaining nephrons can not afford the workload.
Hormone reductions easy to relapse
To say easy to relapse reduction reasons, we must first talk about why hormone reduction.
Why can not stop the same hormone as other drugs stop it?
Earlier we said that hormones were originally secreted by the adrenal glands and had a certain concentration standard in the body. When the adrenal glands can not secrete enough hormones, we need to supplement them with drugs.
This will understand why hormones are slowly decremented.
The process of reducing hormone, urinary protein is easy to relapse, because with hormone reduction, the body's hormone concentration is also reduced, and if the secretory function of the adrenal gland does not promptly respond, the body's hormone concentration will not continue to suppress inflammation Reaction, it will lead to recurrence.

How to avoid?
If it is the first treatment, when reduced to 3,4 pieces of urinary protein recurrence occurs when the hormone dose can continue to be a long period of time until the urinary protein again negative, and then continue to reduce.
If you have already had to reduce the 3,4 before the recurrence of the experience, when the hormone once again reduced to this range, you can add an immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, etc., to ensure the treatment effect.
In short, hormone reduction is to explore the extent of recovery of adrenal secretion function, can not be hurried.

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What is a real health standard

Many people have always had a misunderstanding about their health. It seems that in addition to being a healthy person in this world, you may actually be a hundred and thousand miles from "health."
Here are some medical recognized health standards to see if you meet a few.
1, the body relaxed and comfortable
There is no body pain or itching upstairs and down, no sudden cramps or slightly larger movements due to strain or sprain, the skin color is normal, there are no unexplained problems.
This requires the body as a whole in good condition, no sedentary, long standing and other work habits caused by chronic injury, good joint and ligament flexibility, excellent muscle flexibility, and no alcohol and other bad habits, there will be no greasy skin, infection and other issues.
2, bright eyes
Smart eyes, normal white eye color without bloodshot eyes and God.
This requires no bad habits stay up late, light diet does not get angry, not a long time staring at the screen. More importantly, optimistic personality, calm emotions, calm, will look unsympathetic.
3, full of sound emboldened
Unassuming full of sound, not floating, not trembling, breathtaking.
This requires good cardiopulmonary function, no bad habits such as alcohol and tobacco, good body immunity, and more confident.
4, thick black hair
Black and shiny hair, thick, and the growth rate of normal.
This requires normal metabolism, the need for endocrine system in good condition, the organs have no adverse conditions, and lifestyle more healthy, more importantly, emotional stability, no worries and pressure.
5, moderate shape
Body fat and thin, the proportion of all parts of the coordination.
This requires no sedentary, long standing and other bad habits, routine exercise to maintain moderate, diet, rest and restful rules, emotional health, optimism.
6, limbs and handy
Hands and feet flexible, stable, powerful limbs, hands lifted or legs standing will not inexplicably tremble.
This requires maintaining proper exercise, nutritionally balanced, not to maintain a long time bad posture.
how about it? How many do you fit? Is not one does not meet?
Modern work pressure, diet unrestrained, irregular work and rest, most of the body in a sub-health state, above those "health standards" has almost become a legend ... ...
The way to change the status quo is very simple, such as controlling diet, rest and rest on time and keep exercising. But the problem is, many people say they have neither the time nor the mood to do so, so for health, most people are "improvise."
Unless one day suddenly notices the importance of health and suddenly realizes that those things are not at all important to health, changes are automatically made.
I hope it will not be too late.

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How to overcome stubborn edema

“Due to Lupus Nephritis, I get many symptoms, including serious edema on the whole body, poor sleep, swollen abdomen, nausea and vomiting. Before coming to the hospital, I never thought how should I do, the only thing is to wait for death. Thanks very much for the great Chinese medicine, thanks for the doctors and nurses here. If without them, I would not gain rebirth.” LIMA told us with a smile.
Disease History

LIMA is 31 years old. Seven years ago she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lupus Nephritis, blood pressure was 130/80mmHg, proteinuria 4+, occult blood 2+, and then joint pain, fever, and dermatitis appeared. Five months ago, she found her blood pressure reached to 140/80mmHg, proteinuria 2+, and occult blood 1+. What is worse, her whole body started to have serious edema, which made her could not walk normally, just lie on the bed. So it is no stranger that she came to our hospital in a wheelchair.
Check-up in Beijing Tongshantang Hospital of TCM

After she arrived at our hospital, our doctor did a systematic check-up for her, which showed her blood pressure 180/120mmHg, proteinuria 3+, occult blood 1+, total protein 65.1 g/L, albumin 33.0g/L, triglyceride 0.95mmol/L, total cholesterol 3.81mmol/L, and weight 59.8kg.

Diagnosis: Stage 5 Lupus Nephritis, Renal Anemia, and Renal Hypertension, etc.

Treatment Schedule

To ensure she could get effective therapy, we invited experts to make treatment schedule according to her years of illness condition, including plasma exchange, diuretic treatment, Chinese medicine treatment, etc.

Chinese medicine treatments have Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy (2/day) to improve the microcirculation of kidneys, Chinese herbal foot bath (2/day) to dredge collaterals and promote blood circulation, and steaming therapy (1/day) to relieve her symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness, and poor sleep.
Curative Effects

Through 15 days of treatments, her edema started to disappear. Nausea and vomiting had been improved greatly. Under the diet guidance of nurse, her body became better and better. Each day she would have a walk in the hall with nurse. About 20 days, the examination showed her blood pressure was controlled in 130/90mmHg, proteinuria reduced to 1+. After 25 days of treatment, her condition kept stable and in order to consolidate the condition, she were willing to take medicines at home. Now, LIMA’s condition has been controlled well, and she starts a new life without edema.

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