Glomerular hyperfiltration is a phenomenon that can occur in various clinical conditions
including kidney disease. No single definition of glomerular hyperfiltration has been agreed …

Abstract pO 2 in the kidney is maintained at relatively stable levels by a unique and complex
functional interplay between renal blood flow, GFR, O 2 consumption, and arteriovenous O 2 …

Background Little information is available on the epidemiology of hypertension and
prehypertension at high altitude in China, the aim of this study was to determine the …

Urine results from a coordinated activity of glomerular and tubular compartments of the
kidney. As a footprint of these cellular functional processes, urinary exosomes, and 40 …

Chronic hypoxia may have a huge impact on the cardiovascular and renal systems.
Advancements in microscopy, metabolomics, and bioinformatics provide opportunities to …

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host nutrition, metabolism, and
immune homeostasis, particularly in extreme environmental conditions. However, the …

568 Hypertension September 2018 prevalence of hypertension with a 2% increase for
every≈ 100 m (≈ 330 ft)-increase in altitude above 3000 mASL (≈ 9800 ft). 16 …

The hypobaric and hypoxic conditions of high-altitude areas exert adverse effects on the
respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems. The kidneys have an abundant blood supply …

Objective: To assess the incidence and risk factors of hyperuricemia among Chinese adults
in 2017–2018. Methods: A total of 2,015,847 adults (mean age 41.2±12.7, 53.1% men) with …

In high-altitude climbers, the kidneys play a crucial role in acclimatization and in mountain
sickness syndromes [acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude cerebral edema, high …