Archives of Nephrology and Renal Studies

Mini Review Open Access

Percutaneous Ablation of Localized Renal Masses: An Updated Review

Kimberly A. Maciolek , Noah S. Schenkman

Thermal ablation (TA) is increasingly used as a treatment for localized renal masses (LRMs, <4 cm) especially in older or comorbid patients. Our previous article by Mershon et al., highlighted the safety and efficacy of TA for treatment of LRMs in select patients. In this presentation, we update that work and discuss new frontiers for TA including patient selection, procedural improvements, and outcomes.

Arch Nephrol Ren Stud, 2021, Volume 1, Issue 1, p1-9 | DOI: 10.33696/nephrology.1.001

Short Communication Open Access

Safety of Using Rituximab Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hatem Ali , Mohammed Elshafey , Mahmoud M Mohamed

Our modern world is facing extraordinary circumstances while passing through a serious pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which may lead to multi-organ system failure & death. Bcell depletion could compromise antiviral immunity, which makes the safety of rituximab use in the COVID19 era unclear.

Arch Nephrol Ren Stud, 2021, Volume 1, Issue 1, p10-15 | DOI: 10.33696/nephrology.1.002

Commentary Open Access

The Role of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease – Questions and Future directions

Filip Ionescu , Saima Mansuri

With the advent of the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), patients requiring anticoagulation for common conditions such as atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism no longer need to worry about dietary restrictions or regular monitoring of the international normalized ratio which complicated warfarin treatment.

Arch Nephrol Ren Stud, 2021, Volume 1, Issue 1, p16-20 | DOI: 10.33696/nephrology.1.003

Commentary Open Access

Commentary on: “Multiple Single Cannulation Technique of Arteriovenous Fistula: A Randomised Controlled Trial”

Ricardo Peralta , Rui Sousa , Bruno Pinto , Pedro Gonçalves , Carla Felix , João Fazendeiro Matos

One of the most important renal nursing procedures is the cannulation of a vascular access (VA), a procedure that is carried out on every single dialysis treatment. VA cannulation method is still a procedure that reflects local unit practices and the skill of the individual nurse. Despite the impact needling has on VA survival and patient outcome, no universal or standardized method has been proposed for cannulation. 

Arch Nephrol Ren Stud, 2021, Volume 1, Issue 1, p28-33 | DOI: 10.33696/nephrology.1.005