Search Results - "Lepira, Francois B."

Performance of creatinine- or cystatin C-based equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate in sub-Saharan African populations by Bukabau, Justine B, Yayo, Eric, Gnionsahé, Appolinaire, Monnet, Dagui, Pottel, Hans, Cavalier, Etienne, Nkodila, Aliocha, Makulo, Jean Robert R, Mokoli, Vieux M, Lepira, François B, Nseka, Nazaire M, Krzesinski, Jean-Marie, Sumaili, Ernest K, Delanaye, Pierre

“…Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best index for kidney function; however, the applicability of GFR estimating equations in sub-Saharan African…”
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A focus on the association of Apol1 with kidney disease in children by Ekulu, Pepe M., Nkoy, Agathe B., Adebayo, Oyindamola C., Kazadi, Orly K., Aloni, Michel N., Arcolino, Fanny O., Ngiyulu, Rene M., Gini, Jean-Lambert E., Lepira, François B., Van den Heuvel, Lamberthus P., Levtchenko, Elena N.

“…Individuals of African origin have an increased risk of developing various progressive chronic kidney diseases (CKD). This risk has been attributed to genetic…”
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Cost estimate of chronic hemodialysis in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A prospective study in two centers by Izeidi, Patrick P. M., Nlandu, Yannick M., Lepira, François B., Makulo, Jean‐Robert R., Engole, Yannick M., Mokoli, Vieux M., Bukabau, Justine B., Kwilu, Fulbert N., Nseka, Nazaire M., Sumaili, Ernest K.

“…ABSTRACT Background The number of patients on dialysis has significantly increased worldwide. However, prospective studies estimating the cost of hemodialysis…”
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Microalbuminuria among HIV-infected antiretroviral therapy-naive children in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Ekulu, Pépé M., Aloni, Michel N., Harambat, Jérôme, Makulo, Jean Robert R., Lepira, François B., Sumaili, Ernest K., Mafuta, Eric M., Cochat, Pierre, Nseka, Nazaire M.

“…Background To determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among Congolese human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children. Methods…”
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Hypertensive retinopathy and its association with cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular morbidity in Congolese patients by Kabedi, Nelly N, Mwanza, Jean-Claude, Lepira, François B, Kayembe, Tharcisse K, Kayembe, David L

“…Signs indicating hypertensive retinopathy can help determine the extent of hypertensive cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular damage. To study the…”
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Prevalence and determinants of microalbuminuria in children suffering from sickle cell anemia in steady state by Aloni, Michel N., Mabidi, Jean-Louis L., Ngiyulu, René M., Ekulu, Pépé M., Mbutiwi, Fiston I., Makulo, Jean Robert, Sumaili, Ernest K., Gini-Ehungu, Jean Lambert, Nsibu, Célestin N., Nseka, Nazaire M., Lepira, François B.

“…BackgroundSickle cell anemia (SCA) is considered a major risk factor for renal complications. The main goal of this study was to determine the frequency of…”
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Albuminuria, serum antioxidant enzyme levels and markers of hemolysis and inflammation in steady state children with sickle cell anemia by Itokua, Karen E, Makulo, Jean Robert, Lepira, François B, Aloni, Michel N, Ekulu, Pépé M, Sumaili, Ernest K, Bukabau, Justine B, Mokoli, Vieux M, Longo, Augustin L, Kajingulu, François M, Zinga, Chantal V, Nlandu, Yannick M, Engole, Yannick M, Akilimali, Pierre Z, Ngiyulu, René M, Gini, Jean Lambert, Nseka, Nazaire M

“…Oxidative stress is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of microalbuminuria in Sickle cell anemia (SCA). Antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione…”
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Albuminuria status and patterns of dyslipidemia among type 2 diabetes black patients managed at a tertiary health-care hospital : a post hoc analysis by Lepira, Francois B., Mbutiwi, Fiston I., Makulo, Jean Robert, Sumaili, Ernest K., Bukabau, Justine B., Mokoli, Vieux M., Longo, Augustin L., Nseka, Nazaire M., Kajingulu, Francois M.

“…Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases with the development of albuminuria and is related in part to dyslipidemia. The…”
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Simple markers for the detection of severe immunosuppression in children with HIV infection in highly resource-scarce settings: experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo by Aketi, Loukia, Tshibassu, Pierre M., Kayembe, Patrick K., Kitetele, Faustin, Edidi, Samuel, Ekila, Mathilde B., Wumba, Roger, Lepira, François B., N. Aloni, Michel

“…The decision to initiate the antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected children living in poor countries is compromised by lack of resources. The objective of…”
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Disclosure of HIV status and its impact on the loss in the follow-up of HIV-infected patients on potent anti-retroviral therapy programs in a (post-) conflict setting: A retrospective cohort study from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo by Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile, Musumari, Patou Masika, Kashala-Abotnes, Espérance, Kayembe, Patrick Kalambayi, Lepira, François B, Mutombo, Paulin Beya, Tylleskar, Thorkild, Ali, Mapatano Mala

“…The study aimed to identify the impact of non-disclosure of HIV status on the loss to follow-up (LTFU) of patients receiving anti-retroviral therapy. A…”
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Chronic kidney disease among high school students of Kinshasa by Bukabau, Justine B, Makulo, Jean-Robert R, Pakasa, Nestor M, Cohen, Eric P, Lepira, François B, Kayembe, Patrick K, Nseka, Nazaire M, Sumaili, Ernest K

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major worldwide health problem. However, its burden among adolescents and young adults is unknown, especially in sub-Saharan…”
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Community preparedness for HIV vaccine trials in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Olin, John, Kokolamami, Jacques, Lepira, Francois B., Mwandagalirwa, Kashamuka, Mupenda, Bavon, Ndongala, Michel Lubaki, Maman, Suzanne, Bollinger, Robert, Nachega, Jean, Mokili, John

“…This paper reports on an assessment of community preparedness for HIV vaccine trials in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Formative research was conducted in…”
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A promising pediatric peritoneal dialysis experience in a resource-limited setting with the support of saving young lives program by Nkoy, Agathe B, Ndiyo, Yoli M., Matoka, Therance T, Odio, Bienvenu M, Kazadi, Orly K, Aloni, Michel N, Collard, Laure, McCulloch, Mignon, Ngiyulu, Rene M, Gini, Jean-Lambert E, Lepira, François B, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P, Levtchenko, Elena, Ekulu, Pepe M

“…In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), acute kidney injury (AKI) contributes to the high rate of child mortality owing to the conjunction of poverty,…”
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APOL1 Risk Genotypes Are Associated With Early Kidney Damage in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ekulu, Pepe M, Nkoy, Agathe B, Betukumesu, Dieumerci K, Aloni, Michel N, Makulo, Jean Robert R, Sumaili, Ernest K, Mafuta, Eric M, Elmonem, Mohamed A, Arcolino, Fanny O, Kitetele, Faustin N, Lepira, François B, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P, Levtchenko, Elena N

“…Apolipoprotein-L1 ( ) risk variants G1 and G2 increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including HIV-related CKD, among African Americans. However,…”
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First Case of COVID-19-Associated Collapsing Glomerulopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa by Lepira, François B., Nseka, Nazaire M., Bukabau, Justine B., Nkondi, Clarisse N., Sumaili, Ernest K., Pakasa, Nestor M., Makulo, Jean-Robert R., Nlandu, Yannick M., Beya, François K.

“…Although the lungs remain the main target of SARS-CoV-2, other organs, such as kidneys, can be affected, which has a negative impact on the outcomes of…”
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Analysis of blood pressure and selected cardiovascular risk factors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: the May Measurement Month 2018 results by Buila, Nathan B, Ngoyi, Georges N, Bayauli, Pascal M, Katamba, Fortunat K, Lubenga, Yves N, Kazadi, Serge M, Kiadi, Glodie D, Lepira, François B, Kabanda, Gilbert K, Kika, Mireille L, Beaney, Thomas, Ster, Anca Chis, Poulter, Neil R, M’Buyamba-Kabangu, Jean-René, Balazire, Flory, Bazayidio, Jonas, Bokengola, Lumba, Bulungwe, Paulin, Engua, Fortune, Ilunga, Fortune, Gingulula, Joséphine, Kalema, Alida, Kamba, Rabbi, Kanyinda, Emmanuel, Kinzomba, Benedicte, Kitambala, Dodo, Kumbi, Lassi, Lugemba, Chloé, Lundoloka, Chadrack, Mande, Dessy, Mayengele, Yannick, Mbowa, Donatien, Mbuyi, Patience, Mpia, Jules, Mubili, Christelle, Mushiya, Françoise, Ndombe, Pamu, Nsatebe, Sarah, N’Sembe, Eunice, Olenga, Samuel, Otchia, Patric, Saka, Lysette, Tamouk, Israël, Tankama, Didier, Taty, Fidélité, Wende, Augustin

“…Hypertension (HT) is the largest contributor to cardiovascular disease mortality and is characterized by high prevalence and low awareness, treatment, and…”
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Prevalence of Low Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Proteinuria, and Associated Risk Factors Among HIV-Infected Black Patients Using Cockroft-Gault and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study Equations by LONGO, Augustin L, LEPIRA, Francois B, SUMAILI, Ernest K, MAKULO, Jean Robert R, MUKUMBI, Henri, BUKABAU, Justine B, MOKOLI, Vieux M, KAYEMBE, Patrick K, NSEKA, Nazaire M

“…To evaluate the prevalence of low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), proteinuria, and associated risk factors among HIV-infected black patients at…”
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Hypertensive retinopathy and its association with cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular morbidity in Congolese patients : cardiovascular topic by Mwanza, Jean-Claude, Kayembe, Tharcisse K., Kabedi, Nelly N., Lepira, Francois B., Kayembe, David L.

“…Background : Signs indicating hypertensive retinopathy can help determine the extent of hypertensive cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular damage…”
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In-Hospital Mortality Among Black Patients Admitted for Hypertension-Related Disorders in Mbuji Mayi, Congo by M'Buyamba-Kabangu, Jean-René, Biswika, Rachel T., Thijs, Lutgarde, Tshimanga, Gilbert M., Ngalula, Francine M., Disashi, Tumba, Kayembe, Patrick K., Richart, Tom, M'Buyamba-Kayamba, Jean-René, Lepira, François B., Staessen, Jan A.

“…Background As a consequence of hypertension, sub-Saharan Africa faces an epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Methods We assessed in-hospital mortality among…”
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Screening for proteinuria and chronic kidney disease risk factors in Kinshasa: a World Kidney Day 2007 study by Sumaili, Ernest K, Nseka, Nazaire M, Lepira, François B, Krzesinski, Jean Marie, Makulo, Jean Robert R, Bukabau, Justine B, Nkoy, Josée B, Mokoli, Vieux M, Longokolo, Murielle M, Owandjalola, Julie A, Kayembe, Patrick K

“…Although screening programs for chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be of great value, these programs are not yet implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo…”
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