Acute & Chronic Kidney InjuryArchives
Risk stratification of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis recurrence: integrating acute kidney injury, biomarkers, composite scores, and machine learning models
Liver cirrhosis is a significant global health concern that leads to complications such as ascites, infections like spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, portal vein thrombosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Early detection and treatment of these conditions are essential for better...
A case of aortic abscess and acute kidney injury caused by chronic Q fever
Q fever is a zoonotic infection caused by Coxiella burnetii. It is spread globally by contact with infected animals (such as cattle and sheep) or by inhalation of contaminated aerosols [1]. Its clinical manifestations are biphasic: acute infection is mostly manifested as self-limiting influenza-like...
Factors affecting response to furosemide stress test among critically ill hypoalbuminemic patients with AKI without prior albumin infusion
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication that is associated with several adverse outcomes including death, need for renal replacement therapy (RRT), increased length of hospital stay, chronic kidney disease, and rising health care costs. Even mild forms of kidney injury influence...
Analysis of prognostic risk factors in critically ill elderly patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Sepsis and septic shock have long been recognized as major contributors to the development of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in critically ill patients [1, 2]. The presence of comorbid AKI further increases the risk of sepsis and septic shock [3], highlighting the interdependent relationship between these...
