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Brain cell volume regulation in hyponatremia: role of sex, age, vasopressin, and hypoxia by Ayus, Juan Carlos, Achinger, Steven G, Arieff, Allen

“…Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality in hospitalized patients. When symptomatic (hyponatremic encephalopathy), the overall morbidity is 34%…”
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Transplant Nephrectomy Improves Survival following a Failed Renal Allograft by AYUS, Juan Carlos, ACHINGER, Steven G, LEE, Shuko, SAYEGH, Mohamed H, GO, Alan S

“…There is a growing number of patients returning to dialysis after a failed kidney transplant, and there is increasing evidence of higher mortality among this…”
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Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)-associated hyponatremia and brain damage: a case series by Achinger, Steven G, Arieff, Allen Israel, Kalantar-Zadeh, Kamyar, Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…Desmopressin (DDAVP) is typically prescribed for central diabetes insipidus, von Willebrands disease and for enuresis. DDAVP-associated hyponatremia is a known…”
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COVID-19 and Incidence of Acute and Chronic Hyponatremia: A Matched Cohort Study by Achinger, Steven G, Kumar, Ambuj, Tsalatsanis, Athanasios

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Use of Desmopressin in Hyponatremia: Foe and Friend by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…Use of desmopressin (1-deamino-8- d -arginine vasopressin; DDAVP), a synthetic vasopressin receptor agonist, has expanded in recent years. Desmopressin leads…”
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The role of vitamin D in left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiac function by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…The role of vitamin D in left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiac function. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among patients with end-stage…”
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Chronicity of Uncorrected Hyponatremia and Clinical Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair by Ayus, Juan Carlos, Fuentes, Nora, Go, Alan S., Achinger, Steven G., Moritz, Michael L., Nigwekar, Sagar U., Waikar, Sushrut S., Negri, Armando Luis

“…Background: Chronic hyponatremia is a risk factor for hip fracture but remains uncorrected in most patients. This study evaluated if preoperative chronicity of…”
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Long term reduction of cardiovascular risk factors associated with three hour daily dialysis: A prospective, cohort study by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…Introduction Daily hemodialysis (DHD) compared to conventional hemodialysis (CHD) leads to improvements in left ventricular hypertrophy and mineral metabolism…”
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Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy in the Critically Ill by Achinger, Steven G, Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…OBJECTIVES:Hyponatremic encephalopathy, symptomatic cerebral edema due to a low osmolar state, is a medical emergency and often encountered in the ICU setting…”
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Hypertonic Saline for the Treatment of Symptomatic Hyponatremia: When is the Addition of DDAVP Necessary? by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

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Disorders of plasma sodium by Achinger, Steven G

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When the source of inflammation is hiding in plain sight: Failed kidney transplants, clotted arteriovenous grafts, and central venous catheters by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…Cardiovascular mortality accounts for most deaths among hemodialysis patients and far exceeds the cardiovascular mortality rate of the general population. One…”
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Electrolyte Disturbances in Chronic Alcohol-Use Disorder by Achinger, Steven G, Ayus, Juan C

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Getting it Straight: Avoiding Blunders While Criticizing a Peer's Work by Achinger, Steven G, Go, Alan S, Ayus, Juan Carlos

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Left ventricular hypertrophy : Is hyperphosphatemia among dialysis patients a risk factor? by ACHINGER, Steven G, AYUS, Juan Carlos

“…Cardiovascular disease occurs in ESRD patients at rates that are far higher than is seen in the general population, and cardiovascular deaths account for the…”
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Effects of short daily versus conventional hemodialysis on left ventricular hypertrophy and inflammatory markers : A prospective, controlled study by AYUS, Juan Carlos, REZA MIZANI, M, ACHINGER, Steven G, THADHANI, Ravi, GO, Alan S, LEE, Shuko

“…Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and inflammation independently increase risk for death in people who receive hemodialysis. A nonrandomized, controlled trial…”
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Electrolyte Disturbances in Chronic Alcohol-Use Disorder by Achinger, Steven G, Ayus, Juan C, Parrish, Carol R, Shah, Neeral L, Kuchly, Benoït, Tiksrail, Amar, Baglioni, Piero, Palmer, Biff F, Clegg, Deborah J

“…To the Editor: We agree with Palmer and Clegg (Oct. 5 issue) 1 that improper treatment of hyponatremia in patients with liver disease can produce cerebral…”
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Inflammation from dialysis, can it be removed? by Achinger, Steven G, Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…Mortality among hemodialysis patients remains unacceptably high in the USA, especially among newly diagnosed end-stage renal disease patients. Chronic…”
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Weekly number of hours of treatment is critical when evaluating mortality in in-center daily dialysis by Ayus, Juan C, Achinger, Steven G, Negri, Armando L

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The role of daily dialysis in the control of hyperphosphatemia by Achinger, Steven G., Ayus, Juan Carlos

“…The role of daily dialysis in the control of hyperphosphatemia. In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), hyperphosphatemia occurs in the vast majority…”
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