It is increasingly recognized that the gut microbiota plays a role in the progression of chronic
diseases and that diet may confer health benefits by altering the gut microbiota composition …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a health problem worldwide. Indoxyl sulfate (IS) is a
nephro-cardiovascular toxin accumulated in CKD patients and cannot be removed through …

Uremia, also known as uremic syndrome, refers to the clinical symptoms in the final stage of
renal failure. The definition of the term has changed over time due to an improved …

Background Fushen Granule is an improved granule based on the classic formula Fushen
Formula, which is used for the treatment of peritoneal dialysis-related intestinal dysfunction …

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease is associated with cardiovascular disease. We
tested for evidence of a shared genetic basis to these traits. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted …

Although remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has been shown to have renoprotective
effects, few studies have assessed the effects of RIPC on renal function in living kidney …

Studies revealed that the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system antagonism is not
associated with a statistically significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events in …

The gut microbiome has been increasingly understood to play a critical role in
carcinogenesis and cancer disease progression. The most recent research advancements …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia in the general population. There is a
close association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and AF. In recent years, attention …

Renal anemia is a common complication in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.
In vitro studies have shown that indoxyl sulfate decreases erythropoietin production …