The article describes the rationale for inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS)
pathways as specific targets in patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 in order to prevent positive …

The last decade was crucial for our understanding of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone
system (RAAS) as a two-axis, counter-regulatory system, divided into the classical axis …

Objectives To compare serum levels of RAS components in women with RA versus healthy
females and to investigate the association between these molecules and subclinical …

Purpose To compare the microvascular parameters of macular and peripapillary areas in
adults with primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) and healthy controls (HCs). Methods In this …

Introduction The genetic component, including genes and their variants, plays a significant
role in the pathophysiology of arterial hypertension (AH). Thus, clinical, epidemiological and …

Background: Idiopathic or Primary Nephrotic Syndrome (INS) is a common glomerular
disease in pediatric population, characterized by proteinuria, edema and hypoalbuminemia …

Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore which urinary markers
could indicate acute kidney injury (AKI) during prolonged trail running in outpatient settings …

Background Primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) patients may experience retinal
microvascular changes. However, current diagnostic methods for PMN are not accurate in …

Purpose To study the retinal and choroidal microvascular parameters in children with
nephrotic syndrome (NS). Methods This is a cross-sectional study. Optical coherence …

Background Proteinuria, a marker of kidney injury, may be related to skeletal muscle loss.
Whether the severity of proteinuria is associated with physical performance is unclear …