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Regulatory T cell frequency in peripheral blood of women with advanced cervical Cancer including women living with HIV by Chetty-Sebastian, Devamani, Assounga, Alain G

“…Abstract Background Persistent high-risk Human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infections are the main cause of cervical cancer. Cumulative evidence implicates…”
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Transferrin levels are associated with malnutrition markers in hemodialysis patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Benjamin, Sherilene, Assounga, Alain

“…Malnutrition is a global phenomenon and may be contributing to the increasing size of the hemodialysis (HD) population in South Africa and is affecting…”
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Beta 2 microglobulin in kidney failure: A review and an algorithm for renal replacement therapy by Assounga, Alain

“…For decades, beta 2 microglobulin (B2M) has been a subject of great interest in nephrology and other fields such as multiple myeloma. B2M, a 99 amino acid…”
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Serum albumin and mortality in patients with HIV and end-stage renal failure on peritoneal dialysis by Ndlovu, Kwazi Celani Zwakele, Chikobvu, Perpetual, Mofokeng, Thabiso, Gounden, Verena, Assounga, Alain

“…Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an easily implementable dialysis modality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). PD may improve access to renal replacement therapy in…”
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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in South Africa - limitations of studies comparing prevalence with sub-Saharan Africa, Africa, and globally by Hariparshad, Sudesh, Bhimma, Rajendra, Nandlal, Louansha, Jembere, Edgar, Naicker, Saraladevi, Assounga, Alain

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a globally significant non-communicable disorder. CKD prevalence varies between countries and within a country. We compared the…”
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Cluster Analysis of Mixed and Missing Chronic Kidney Disease Data in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa by Popoola, Peter A., Tapamo, Jules-Raymond, Assounga, Alain G.

“…Real-world datasets, particularly Electronic Health Records, are routinely found to be mixed (comprised of both categorical and continuous variables) and/or…”
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Paradoxical Perforating Folliculitis in a Newly Transplanted Kidney Recipient: Case Study by Nonkala, Onke R, Haffejee, Mahomed I, van der Walt, Marius, Moodley, Ameshin, Hariparshad, Sudesh P, Assounga, Alain G H

“…We report on a rare case of perforating folliculitis with a paradoxical presentation. An 18-year-old patient with end-stage kidney failure was undergoing…”
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Antibodies to erythropoietin are associated with erythropoietin resistance in hemodialysis patients in Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa) by Benjamin, Shirin, Adam, Jamilah, Krishna, Suresh Babu Naidu, Assounga, Alain G.

“…Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) is a glycoprotein and biological equivalent to the endogenous compound administered to treat anemia of end-stage…”
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Characteristics of South African patients presenting with kidney disease in rural KwaZulu-Natal: a cross sectional study by Madala, Nomandla D, Thusi, Gertrude P, Assounga, Alain G H, Naicker, Saraladevi

“…Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) globally. Diabetes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), both prevalent in South…”
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Association of Staphylococcus nasal colonization and HIV in end-stage renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis by Ndlovu, Kwazi C. Z., Swe Swe-Han, Khine, Assounga, Alain

“…Introduction: Staphylococcal infections can cause significant morbidity in patients undergoing dialysis. This study evaluated the effects of HIV infection on…”
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Association of Kidney Function and Waist Circumference with Uric Acid Levels in South Africans by Madala, Nomandla Daphne, Dubula, Thozama, Assounga, Alain Guy Honoré, Naicker, Saraladevi

“…Recent evidence that hyperuricemia is associated with incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) provides a potential therapeutic target for CKD that has not been…”
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302.7: High Intra Patient Variability (IPV) of serum tacrolimus is associated with a worsening serum creatinine in kidney transplant patients attening Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, South Africa by Haffejee, Mahomed, Assounga, Alain

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3106 The prevalence and degree of hyperkalaemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, in Durban, South Africa by Bux, Tasmeen, Assounga, Alain

“…Abstract Background and Aims Hyperkalaemia is a known risk factor for the development of cardiac rhythm disturbances and sudden cardiac death. The presence of…”
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MO393: Kidney Echogenicity and Kidney Length as Surrogate Markers of Kidney Function With an Increased Echogenic Pattern Being the Most Predictive of Renal Dysfunction, Particularly in HIV by Frank, Astley, Assounga, Alain

“…Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly emerging as a major cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Africa with a reported…”
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P0285A COMPARISON OF URINE MICROSCOPY AND CULTURE IN HIV-INFECTED AND NON HIV-INFECTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE ANTI-RETROVIRAL ERA by Madela, EIY, Assounga, Alain

“…Abstract Background and Aims Urinary tract infection is among the most common causes of sepsis presenting in hospitals. The aim was to collect data to enable…”
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P0720CARVEDILOL AND NON-DIHYDROPYRIDINE CALCIUM CHANNELS BLOCKERS DELAY THE PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE BEYOND ACE-INHIBITION IN KWAZULU-NATAL (SOUTH AFRICA) by Reddy, Verushka, Assounga, Alain

“…Abstract Background and Aims Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise worldwide. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and places a huge…”
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P.020: MHC class I chain related molecule A (MICA) antibodies are highly prevalent in patients attending Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, South Africa by Assounga, Alain, Naidoo, Shannon, Mathunjwa, Thandeka

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2531 Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease with cerebrovascular complications in South Africa: clinical characteristics and prognosis by Kapche, Cedric Xavier Mbobnda, Assounga, Alain

“…Abstract Background and Aims Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most prevalent inherited kidney disease worldwide. It is characterized…”
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Analysis of Uric Acid and other Factors affecting Renal Function in the Monitoring of Renal Transplant Recipients by Reddy, Verushka, Assounga, Alain

“…INTRODUCTIONThe two major factors associated with long-term renal allograft loss continue to be death with a functioning graft and chronic allograft…”
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Plasma Inhibition of Activation of Lymphocyte from Kidney Transplants on Various Immunosuppressive Drugs: Possible Role of Plasma Exchange in Anti-Rejection Therapy? by Assounga, Alain, Omarjee, Saleha

“…BACKGROUNDIn-vitro reduction of lymphocyte proliferation by human plasma has been previously reported. Reduced activation of lymphocytes of patients on…”
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