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How effective is rescue therapeutic plasma exchange in treatment of SARS‐Coronavirus‐2? by Diskin, Charles J., Maldonado, Ricardo, Leon, Jose, Dansby, Linda M., Carter, Thomas B., Radcliff, Lautrec, Diskin, Charles D.

“…Introduction After the FDA gave emergency approval for the use of therapeutic plasma exchange in treatment for SARS‐Coronoavirus‐2, we analyzed its efficacy in…”
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Waardenburg Syndrome With Familial Unilateral Renal Agenesis: A New Syndrome Variant? by Webb, Katie M, Smith, Alisha J, Dansby, Linda M, Diskin, Charles J

“…A 64‐year‐old man with Waardenburg syndrome presented with anuria and was subsequently discovered by renal ultrasound to have unilateral renal agenesis. The…”
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The comparative benefits of the fractional excretion of urea and sodium in various azotemic oliguric states by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…The fractional excretion of urea (FeUrea) may result in more reliable in the determination of renal function than sodium in the presence of oliguric azotemia;…”
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Understanding the pathophysiology of hemodialysis access problems as a prelude to developing innovative therapies by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…Maintenance of a functioning vascular access for hemodialysis is a major challenge. This Review summarizes recent insights into the pathophysiology of the…”
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Acute Renal Failure Due to a Primary Renal B-Cell Lymphoma by Diskin, Charles J., MD, Stokes, Thomas J., MD, Dansby, Linda M., MD, Radcliff, Lautrec, MD, Carter, Thomas B., DO, Graves, Edith, MD, Byron, Deborah, MD, Cook, William J., MD, PhD

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Can acidosis and hyperphosphataemia result in increased erythropoietin dosing in haemodialysis patients? by DISKIN, CHARLES J, STOKES, THOMAS J, DANSBY, LINDA M, RADCLIFF, LAUTREC, CARTER, THOMAS B

“…Aim:  To evaluate whether factors such as acidosis and hyperphosphataemia that might cause an increased oxygen delivery to tissues could result in increased…”
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Heparin and Biofilm: Is this the Risk Factor for Catheter-Related Sepsis? by Diskin, Charles J., MD, Stokes, Thomas J., MD, Dansby, Linda M., MD, Radcliff, Lautrec, MD, Carter, Thomas B., DO

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The Evolution of the Fractional Excretion of Urea as a Diagnostic Tool in Oliguric States by Diskin, Charles J., MD, Stokes, Thomas J., MD, Dansby, Linda M., MD, Radcliff, Lautrec, MD, Carter, Thomas B., DO

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Effect of phosphate binders upon TSH and L-thyroxine dose in patients on thyroid replacement by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…While calcium carbonate is known to interfere with the gastrointestinal absorption of levothyroxine, we hypothesized that other phosphate binders would also…”
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Recurrent metabolic alkalosis and elevated troponins after crack cocaine use in a hemodialysis patient by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…When acid-base disorders have been described after cocaine use, they are usually metabolic acidosis. We report a case of recurrent crack cocaine use associated…”
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The first fistula: influence of location on catheter use and the influence of catheter use on maturation by Diskin, Charles J., Stokes, Thomas J., Dansby, Linda M., Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B., Lazenby, Allen

“…Background The forearm location for the initial vascular access has traditionally been considered the most desirable; however, recent advances in our…”
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Observe and be guarded: the development and rupture of an abdominal aortic mycotic aneurysm in an afebrile hemodialysis patient with normal angiogram, and CT scan, and sterile blood cultures by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliffe, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B, Leung, Gary, Lazenby, Allen

“…Despite the increased risk factors and a high incidence of bacteremia in hemodialysis patients, the presence of mycotic aneurysms in the hemodialysis…”
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The prevalence and meaning of eosinophilia in renal diseases on a nephrology consultation service by Diskin, Charles J., Stokes, Thomas J., Dansby, Linda M., Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B.

“…Background. In recent years, we have come to understand that the eosinophil is more than the end point in clearance of parasitic infection or a maladaptive…”
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Toward the optimal clinical use of the fraction excretion of solutes in oliguric azotemia by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…While the fractional excretion of solutes have long been considered excellent research tools to investigate tubular physiology, their clinical use has become…”
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Beyond Anemia: The Clinical Impact of the Physiologic Effects of Erythropoietin by Diskin, Charles J., Stokes, Thomas J., Dansby, Linda M., Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B.

“…Although we have known that oxygen tension affects erythrocyte production since the 19th century, we have only recently begun to understand many subtleties of…”
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Can the combination of calcium and parathormone levels above k/doqi guidelines be used as a marker of adynamic bone disease in African Americans? by Diskin, Charles J., Stokes, Thomas J., Dansby, Linda M., Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B.

“…Background Patients of African American descent are at risk for the development of adynamic bone disease at parathyroid hormone levels 50% above the K/DOQI…”
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A hypothesis: can erythropoietin administration affect the severity of retinopathy in diabetic patients with renal failure? by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…Before the clinical availability of erythropoietin, diabetic retinopathy was known to stabilize on dialysis. Recently erythropoietin has been shown to be a…”
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Removal of methotrexate by peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis in a single patient with end-stage renal disease by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…Although methotrexate is highly bound to albumin, it is thought to be removed by hemodialysis and not by peritoneal dialysis. We are not aware of any direct…”
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Will the addition of pentoxifylline reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetic glomerulosclerosis refractory to maximal doses of both an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker? by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…While interruption of angiotensin synthesis and angiotensin blockade are well know to reduce proteinuria and preserve renal function in patients with diabetic…”
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Can omeprazole reduce the incidence of hypercalcemia in dialysis patients using calcium containing phosphate binders? by Diskin, Charles J, Stokes, Thomas J, Dansby, Linda M, Radcliff, Lautrec, Carter, Thomas B

“…Calcium absorption from the bowel is known to depend upon gastric acidity. We chose to investigate whether the use of omeprazole could reduce the incidence of…”
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