Chronic Kidney Diseases - Recent Advances in Clinical and Basic Research (Contributions to Nephrology, Vol. 185) Coll. Contributions to Nephrology, Vol. 185

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing worldwide public health problem resulting from the increasing

number of patients with diabetes and hypertension, but also from the aging of the population. As the pathology

associated with CKD appears to become more complex with age, it is essential to improve the prognosis of patients suffering from CKD by developing effective measures to prevent and control complications

for the elderly.

The publication at hand makes a significant contribution to achieving this goal, with renowned Japanese

scientists presenting their recent research results.

Papers cover various aspects of CKD and related morbidities, ranging from dialysis- and access-related issues

to bone disorders, tissue engineering, or hyperphosphatemia. Due to the wide range of topics presented, this book will be of interest to readers in various clinical and research settings connected with the care for the elderly.

• Preface: Nitta, K.

• Clinical Effect of Pre-Dilution Hemodiafiltration Based on the Permeation of the Hemodiafilter: Yamashita, A.C.; Sakurai, K.

• The Past, Present and Future of the Dialyzer: Mineshima, M.

• Importance of Abnormal Bone Metabolism in the Acceleration of Atherosclerosis in Hemodialysis Patients: Inaba, M.

• Dysregulated Iron Metabolism in Patients on Hemodialysis: Nakanishi, T.; Hasuike, Y.; Otaki, Y.; Nanami, M.; Kuragano, T.

• The Present Status of and Perspectives on Home Hemodialysis Therapy in Japan: Masakane, I.; Hanafusa, N.; Kita, T.; Hasegawa, T.; Maeda, K.

• Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Lanthanum Carbonate for Hyperphosphatemia in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Shigematsu, T.; Ohya, M.; Negi, S.; Masumoto, A.R.; Nakashima, Y.M.; Iwatani, Y.; Moribata, M.K.; Yamanaka, S.; Tatsuta, K.; Mima, T.

• Klotho/FGF23 Axis in CKD: Tsuchiya, K., Nagano, N.; Nitta, K.

• Cell Sheet-Based Tissue Engineering for Mesothelial Cell Injury: Kawanishi, K.; Nitta, K.

• Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Hyporesponsiveness in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Ogawa, T.; Nitta, K.

• Past and Present Perspectives on Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis: Kawanishi, H.; Shintaku, S.; Banshodani, M.; Hashimoto, S.

• DPP-4 Inhibitors in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Kidney Disease on Dialysis in Clinical Practice: Abe, M.; Okada, K.

• Present Status and Future of Peritoneal Dialysis in Japan: Nakamoto, H.

• Cost-Effectiveness of Hemodialysis in Japan: Takura, T.

• Vascular Access for Long-Term Hemodialysis/Hemodiafiltration Patients in Japan: Tsuchida, K.; Nagai, K.; Minakuchi, J.; Kawashima, S.

• New Aspects of Cerebrovascular Diseases in Dialysis Patients: Naganuma, T.; Takemoto, Y.

• Current Topics of Purification and Constitutions of Dialysis Fluid: Tomo, T.

• Vascular Calcification in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Nitta, K.; Ogawa, T.