Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2023
Acute
and
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
have
known
neurological
associations
resulting
from
uremia,
electrolyte
disturbances,
comorbidities
such
as
hypertension,
or
other
toxin
accumulation.
Reversible
focal
deficits
are
relatively
uncommon
poorly
understood
sequelae
of
disease.
Herein,
we
describe
an
unusual
case
adolescent
male
who
developed
acute
aphasia
during
his
initial
presentation
for
injury
(AKI)
superimposed
on
progressive
CKD
stage
5
associated
with
uremia
multiple
derangements.
Symptoms
resolved
within
one
day
initiating
continuous
renal
replacement
therapy
(CRRT)
gradual
correction.
Such
transient
in
AKI
the
pediatric
population
has
not
been
widely
reported.
European Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 2899 - 2911
Published: June 16, 2023
Cognitive
impairment
is
common
in
patients
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
and
early
intervention
may
prevent
the
progression
of
this
condition.Here,
we
review
interventions
for
complications
CKD
(anemia,
secondary
hyperparathyroidism,
metabolic
acidosis,
harmful
effects
dialysis,
accumulation
uremic
toxins)
prevention
vascular
events,
that
potentially
be
protective
against
cognitive
impairment.
Furthermore,
discuss
nonpharmacological
pharmacological
methods
to
and/or
minimize
latter's
impact
on
patients'
daily
lives.A
particular
attention
function
assessment
suggested
during
work-up
Different
approaches
are
promising
reduce
burden
but
availabe
dedicated
data
scarce.There
a
need
studies
assessing
effect
CKD.
Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
474(5), P. 487 - 504
Published: March 5, 2022
Abstract
The
detection
of
H
+
concentration
variations
in
the
extracellular
milieu
is
accomplished
by
a
series
specialized
and
non-specialized
pH-sensing
mechanisms.
proton-activated
G
protein–coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
GPR4
(Gpr4),
TDAG8
(Gpr65),
OGR1
(Gpr68)
form
subfamily
proteins
capable
triggering
intracellular
signaling
response
to
alterations
pH
around
physiological
values,
i.e.,
range
between
7.5
6.5.
Expression
these
widespread
for
with
particularly
high
levels
endothelial
cells
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells,
respectively,
while
expression
appears
be
more
restricted
immune
compartment.
These
have
been
linked
several
well-studied
pH-dependent
activities
including
central
control
respiration,
renal
adaption
changes
acid–base
status,
secretion
insulin
peripheral
responsiveness
insulin,
mechanosensation,
cellular
chemotaxis.
Their
role
pathological
processes
such
as
genesis
progression
inflammatory
diseases
(asthma,
bowel
disease),
tumor
cell
metabolism
invasiveness,
increasingly
receiving
attention
makes
novel
interesting
targets
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
cover
will
briefly
discuss
some
implications
disease
processes.
AJP Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
323(2), P. C400 - C414
Published: June 27, 2022
Local
acidification
is
a
common
feature
of
many
disease
processes
such
as
inflammation,
infarction,
or
solid
tumor
growth.
Acidic
pH
not
merely
sequela
but
contributes
to
recruitment
and
regulation
immune
cells,
modifies
metabolism
parenchymal,
modulates
fibrosis,
vascular
permeability,
oxygen
availability,
consumption,
invasiveness
impacts
on
cell
survival.
Thus,
multiple
pH-sensing
mechanisms
must
exist
in
cells
involved
these
processes.
These
sensors
play
important
roles
normal
physiology
pathophysiology,
hence
might
be
attractive
targets
for
pharmacological
interventions.
Among
the
mechanisms,
OGR1
(
GPR68),
GPR4
GPR4),
TDAG8
GPR65)
have
emerged
molecules.
G
protein-coupled
receptors
are
widely
expressed,
upregulated
inflammation
tumors,
sense
changes
extracellular
range
between
8
6,
modulating
key
biology,
fibrosis.
This
review
discusses
features
highlights
states
pathways
affected
by
their
activity.
Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
476(4), P. 579 - 592
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
Abstract
Metabolic
acidosis
is
a
frequent
complication
in
non-transplant
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
and
after
transplantation.
It
occurs
when
net
endogenous
acid
production
exceeds
excretion.
While
nephron
loss
with
reduced
ammoniagenesis
the
main
cause
of
retention
CKD
patients,
additional
pathophysiological
mechanisms
are
likely
inflicted
transplant
recipients.
Functional
tubular
damage
by
calcineurin
inhibitors
seems
to
play
key
role
causing
renal
acidosis.
Notably,
experimental
clinical
studies
over
past
decades
have
provided
evidence
that
metabolic
may
not
only
be
consequence
but
also
driver
disease.
In
acidosis,
activation
hormonal
systems
complement
system
resulting
fibrosis
been
described.
Further
changes
metabolism
will
contribute
deeper
understanding
pathophysiology
CKD.
alkali
supplementation
case
serum
bicarbonate
<
22
mmol/l
has
endorsed
guidelines
for
many
years
slow
functional
decline,
among
other
considerations,
beneficial
effects
thresholds
treatment
lately
under
intense
debate.
This
review
article
discusses
this
topic
light
most
recent
results
trials
assessing
efficacy
dietary
pharmacological
interventions
patients.
AJP Renal Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
326(6), P. F894 - F916
Published: April 18, 2024
Mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
is
common
in
people
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
and
its
prevalence
increases
progressive
loss
of
function.
MCI
characterized
by
a
decline
performance
greater
than
expected
for
an
individual
age
education
level
but
minimal
instrumental
activities
daily
living.
Deterioration
can
affect
one
or
several
domains
(attention,
memory,
executive
functions,
language,
perceptual
motor
social
cognition).
Given
the
increasing
disease,
more
CKD
will
also
develop
causing
enormous
burden
these
individuals,
their
relatives,
society.
However,
underlying
pathomechanisms
are
poorly
understood,
current
therapies
mostly
aim
at
supporting
patients
lives.
This
illustrates
urgent
need
to
elucidate
pathogenesis
potential
therapeutic
targets
test
novel
appropriate
preclinical
models.
Here,
we
outline
necessary
criteria
experimental
modeling
disorders
CKD.
We
discuss
use
mice,
rats,
zebrafish
as
model
systems
present
valuable
techniques
through
which
function
be
assessed
this
setting.
Our
objective
enable
researchers
overcome
hurdles
accelerate
research
aimed
improving
therapy
MCI.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Background
The
brain
and
kidney
have
similar
microvascular
structure,
which
makes
them
susceptible
to
certain
common
pathophysiological
processes.
In
this
study,
we
examined
several
indicators
of
injury/function
associated
with
cognitive
function
in
older
diabetic
patients
the
hope
finding
effective
markers
for
detecting
impairment
(CI).
Methods
A
total
2209
participants
(aged
≥60
years)
from
2011-2014
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
were
analyzed
association
between
diabetes
CI
using
a
multiple
linear
regression
analysis
model.
Using
same
approach,
also
relationship
(Animal
Fluency
Test,
Digit
Symbol
Substitution
Test)
population.
Results
Diabetes
was
CI.
age-adjusted
model,
diabetics
performed
significantly
poorer
on
tests
compared
normoglycaemic
individuals
(1.145
points
lower
Animal
Test
(
P
=
0.005)
7.868
reduced
<
0.001)).
diabetics,
found
elevated
serum
creatinine
(SCr)
(especially
at
SCr≥300uM)
scores
after
strict
adjustment
potential
influences
function.
While,
albumin/creatinine
ratio
(ACR)
only
score
(DSS)
not
(AFS),
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR)
(AFS
DSS)
end-stage
renal
disease.
Conclusion
SCr,
as
sensitive
indicator
injury,
can
potentially
be
used
an
marker
screening
diabetics.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0314636 - e0314636
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Background
Electrolyte
disturbances
are
relatively
common
in
patients
with
depression,
but
they
often
overlooked,
and
the
relationship
between
electrolyte
changes
adverse
outcomes
depression
is
not
yet
clear.
This
study
aims
to
explore
impact
of
serum
levels
on
all-cause
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
mortality
rates
depression.
Methods
prospective
cohort
included
3127
who
participated
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
from
2005
through
2018.
Depression
was
assessed
using
Patient
Questionnaire
(PHQ-9),
a
PHQ-9
score
≥10
defined
as
The
data
were
analyzed
April
1
July
30,
2024.
Multivariable
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
model
used
calculate
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
sodium,
potassium,
chloride
CVD
risk
Three
multivariable
models
constructed.
We
further
stratified
analysis
by
age,
gender,
hypertension,
smoking,
alcohol
consumption,
diabetes,
drinking
status.
Interaction
significance
estimated
P-values
for
product
terms
chloride,
stratification
factors.
Results
2946
participants
(mean
[SD]
50.13
[16.48]
years;
1116
men
[37.88]);
During
median
(IQR)
follow-up
7.2
(3.6–10.5)
years,
398
deaths
recorded,
which
117
attributed
CVD.After
adjustment,
compared
first
quartile
sodium
levels,
HRs
0.90(95%
CI,
0.53–1.53)
fourth
(p
trend
=
0.484).
0.73(95%
0.55–0.99)
0.003).
A
nonlinear
association
observed
overall
0.003,
p
0.047).
Compared
potassium
1.58(95%
0.98–2.54)
0.050),
1.52(95%
1.16–1.99)
<0.001).
overall<0.001,
0.005)
0.003)
chlorine
0.84(95%
0.49–1.46)
quartile(p
0.284).
0.70(95%
0.51–0.95)
nonlinear<0.001)
Conclusion
correlations
found
that
higher
significantly
correlated
lower
mortality,
mortality.
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
40(Supplement_2), P. ii54 - ii63
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Cancer
and
kidney
diseases
(KD)
intersect
in
many
ways
resulting
worse
outcomes.
Both
conditions
are
correlated
with
cognitive
impairment,
which
can
be
exacerbated
cancer
patients
by
known
effects
of
antineoplastic
drugs
on
cognition,
leading
to
a
phenomenon
as
chemotherapy-related
impairment
(CRCI).
This
manifests
poor
attention
span,
disturbed
short-term
memory,
general
mental
sluggishness.
literature
review
explores
CRCI
investigates
the
potential
impact
KD
this
phenomenon.
Additionally,
we
highlight
shared
pathogenetic
mechanisms
(including
neurotoxicity,
neuroinflammation,
oxidative
stress,
vascular
disease,
electrolyte,
acid-base
imbalances),
clinical
presentation
imaging
findings
between
CRCI.
The
disruption
blood–brain
barrier
might
key
mechanism
for
increased
brain
permeability
anticancer
nephropathic
cancer.
Based
existing
knowledge,
found
heightened
neurotoxicity
synergistic
potentiation
KD.
However,
further
translational
research
is
urgently
required
validate
hypothesis.