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  1. Article ; Online: Predictive models of chronic kidney disease progression in pediatric patients.

    Oliveira, Eduardo A / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina / Colosimo, Enrico A

    Kidney international

    2024  Volume 105, Issue 2, Page(s) 393

    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/diagnosis ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/therapy ; Kidney
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 120573-0
    ISSN 1523-1755 ; 0085-2538
    ISSN (online) 1523-1755
    ISSN 0085-2538
    DOI 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.010
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  2. Article ; Online: Natural history of albuminuria in a large cohort of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia from Brazil.

    Belisário, André Rolim / Costa, Jéssica de Almeida / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    Blood advances

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 2, Page(s) 365–368

    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Albuminuria/epidemiology ; Albuminuria/etiology ; Brazil/epidemiology ; Anemia, Sickle Cell/complications ; Anemia, Sickle Cell/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2915908-8
    ISSN 2473-9537 ; 2473-9529
    ISSN (online) 2473-9537
    ISSN 2473-9529
    DOI 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011765
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  3. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of oseltamivir in reducing COVID-19-related in-hospital deaths: A pharmacoepidemiological study.

    Leung, Char / Su, Li / Taylor, Lucy / Oliveira, Eduardo Araújo / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    International journal of antimicrobial agents

    2024  Volume 63, Issue 4, Page(s) 107111

    Abstract: Background: Oseltamivir is a low-cost antiviral agent that could support or complement treatment of COVID-19. This study assessed whether oseltamivir is effective in reducing COVID-19-related mortality.: Methods: This retrospective cohort study ... ...

    Abstract Background: Oseltamivir is a low-cost antiviral agent that could support or complement treatment of COVID-19. This study assessed whether oseltamivir is effective in reducing COVID-19-related mortality.
    Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated real-world data from a nationwide database of hospitalisation due to severe acute respiratory syndrome in Brazil. Propensity score matching was used to mimic a randomised controlled trial with 'oseltamivir' and 'no antivirals at all' as the intervention and control groups, respectively.
    Results: A total of 21 480 and 268 486 patients admitted between February 2020 and January 2023 were included in the intervention and control groups, respectively. After matching, the odds ratio (OR) for death was 0.901 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.873-0.930). The OR (95% CI) for death in patients who were admitted to the ICU, and on non-invasive or invasive ventilation was 0.868 (0.821-0.917), 0.935 (0.893-0.980), and 0.883 (0.814-0.958), respectively.
    Conclusions: Overall, the use of oseltamivir was associated with an attributable risk reduction of 2.50% (95% CI 1.77-3.29). Similar results were observed in patients who were admitted to the ICU, and on non-invasive or invasive ventilation. Oseltamivir is a low-cost potential antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; COVID-19 ; Hospital Mortality ; Oseltamivir/therapeutic use ; Retrospective Studies ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Oseltamivir (20O93L6F9H)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1093977-5
    ISSN 1872-7913 ; 0924-8579
    ISSN (online) 1872-7913
    ISSN 0924-8579
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2024.107111
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  4. Article ; Online: The Need to Study Clinical Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With COVID-19 From Middle- and Low-Income Regions.

    Oliveira, Eduardo A / Colosimo, Enrico A / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    JAMA pediatrics

    2022  Volume 176, Issue 7, Page(s) 727–728

    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; COVID-19 ; Child ; Humans ; Income ; Poverty
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2701223-2
    ISSN 2168-6211 ; 2168-6203
    ISSN (online) 2168-6211
    ISSN 2168-6203
    DOI 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.1159
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  5. Article: The Role of Renin-Angiotensin System in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: A Narrative Review.

    Batista, João Pedro Thimotheo / Faria, André Oliveira Vilela de / Ribeiro, Thomas Felipe Silva / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 7

    Abstract: Diabetic cardiomyopathy refers to myocardial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, but without the traditional cardiovascular risk factors or overt clinical atherosclerosis and valvular disease. The activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), oxidative ... ...

    Abstract Diabetic cardiomyopathy refers to myocardial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, but without the traditional cardiovascular risk factors or overt clinical atherosclerosis and valvular disease. The activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), oxidative stress, lipotoxicity, maladaptive immune responses, imbalanced mitochondrial dynamics, impaired myocyte autophagy, increased myocyte apoptosis, and fibrosis contribute to diabetic cardiomyopathy. This review summarizes the studies that address the link between cardiomyopathy and the RAS in humans and presents proposed pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this association. The RAS plays an important role in the development and progression of diabetic cardiomyopathy. The over-activation of the classical RAS axis in diabetes leads to the increased production of angiotensin (Ang) II, angiotensin type 1 receptor activation, and aldosterone release, contributing to increased oxidative stress, fibrosis, and cardiac remodeling. In contrast, Ang-(1-7) suppresses oxidative stress, inhibits tissue fibrosis, and prevents extensive cardiac remodeling. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers improve heart functioning and reduce the occurrence of diabetic cardiomyopathy. Experimental studies also show beneficial effects for Ang-(1-7) and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 infusion in improving heart functioning and tissue injury. Further research is necessary to fully understand the pathophysiology of diabetic cardiomyopathy and to translate experimental findings into clinical practice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life13071598
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  6. Article: Editorial: The Role of the Renin-Angiotensin System in the Central Nervous System.

    Rocha, Natalia P / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina / Teixeira, Antonio Lucio

    Frontiers in neuroscience

    2021  Volume 15, Page(s) 733084

    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2411902-7
    ISSN 1662-453X ; 1662-4548
    ISSN (online) 1662-453X
    ISSN 1662-4548
    DOI 10.3389/fnins.2021.733084
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  7. Article ; Online: Pediatric chronic kidney disease: blood cell count indexes as inflammation markers.

    Silva, Aislander Junio da / Santos Lopes, Ana Cristina Dos / Mota, Ana Paula Lucas / Silva, Ana Cristina Simões E / Dusse, Luci Maria Sant'Ana / Alpoim, Patrícia Nessralla

    Jornal brasileiro de nefrologia

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 4, Page(s) 458–469

    Abstract: Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive decline of kidney functions. In childhood, the main triggering factors are congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) and glomerulopathies. Inflammatory responses ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive decline of kidney functions. In childhood, the main triggering factors are congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) and glomerulopathies. Inflammatory responses present challenges for diagnosis and staging, which justifies studies on biomarkers/indexes.
    Aim: To define blood cell count indexes and verify their association with pediatric CKD etiology and staging. The included indexes were: Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Derived Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (dNLR), Lymphocyte-Monocyte Ratio (LMR), Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI), Aggregate Index of Systemic Inflammation (AISI), and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII).
    Methods: We determined the indexes in 52 pediatric CKD patients and 33 healthy controls by mathematical calculation. CKD patients were separated in five groups based on the etiology and staging: Group IA: glomerulopathies at stage 1 or 2; IB: glomerulopathies at stage 3 or 4; IIA: CAKUT at stage 1 or 2; IIB: CAKUT at stage 3 or 4; and III: stages 3 or 4 of other etiologies. In addition, we combined all patients with CKD in one group (IV). Group V was a healthy control group.
    Results: Lower values of LMR were observed for groups IB and IIB compared to group V (p = 0.047, p = 0.031, respectively). Increased values of SIRI were found for group III versus group V (p = 0.030). There was no difference for other indexes when the groups were compared two by two.
    Conclusion: The LMR and SIRI indexes showed promising results in the evaluation of inflammation, as they correlated with CKD etiologies and specially staging in these patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Retrospective Studies ; Blood Cell Count ; Inflammation ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
    Language Portuguese
    Publishing date 2023-11-10
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2057873-8
    ISSN 2175-8239 ; 2175-8239
    ISSN (online) 2175-8239
    ISSN 2175-8239
    DOI 10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2022-0190en
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  8. Article: Redox Signaling in Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Cachexia.

    Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina / Oliveira, Eduardo A / Cheung, Wai W / Mak, Robert H

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 4

    Abstract: Redox signaling alterations contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated cachexia. This review aims to summarize studies about redox pathophysiology in CKD-associated cachexia and muscle wasting and to discuss potential therapeutic approaches ... ...

    Abstract Redox signaling alterations contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated cachexia. This review aims to summarize studies about redox pathophysiology in CKD-associated cachexia and muscle wasting and to discuss potential therapeutic approaches based on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules to restore redox homeostasis. Enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems of antioxidant molecules have been studied in experimental models of kidney diseases and patients with CKD. Oxidative stress is increased by several factors present in CKD, including uremic toxins, inflammation, and metabolic and hormone alterations, leading to muscle wasting. Rehabilitative nutritional and physical exercises have shown beneficial effects for CKD-associated cachexia. Anti-inflammatory molecules have also been tested in experimental models of CKD. The importance of oxidative stress has been shown by experimental studies in which antioxidant therapies ameliorated CKD and its associated complications in the 5/6 nephrectomy model. Treatment of CKD-associated cachexia is a challenge and further studies are necessary to investigate potential therapies involving antioxidant therapy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12040945
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  9. Article ; Online: Examining the association between serum galactose-deficient IgA1 and primary IgA nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Vaz de Castro, Pedro Alves Soares / Amaral, Arthur Aguiar / Almeida, Mariana Godinho / Selvaskandan, Haresh / Barratt, Jonathan / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    Journal of nephrology

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a common primary glomerular disease. The O-glycosylation status of IgA1 plays a crucial role in disease pathophysiology. The level of poorly-O-galactosylated IgA1, or galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), has also ... ...

    Abstract Background: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a common primary glomerular disease. The O-glycosylation status of IgA1 plays a crucial role in disease pathophysiology. The level of poorly-O-galactosylated IgA1, or galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), has also been identified as a potential biomarker in IgAN. We sought to examine the value of serum Gd-IgA1 as a biomarker in IgAN, by investigating its association with clinical, laboratory, and histopathological features of IgAN.
    Methods: The review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021287423). The literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus, and the selected articles were evaluated for eligibility based on predefined criteria. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Statistical analysis was performed to calculate effect sizes and assess heterogeneity among the studies.
    Results: This review analyzed 29 out of 1,986 studies, conducted between 2005 and 2022, with participants from multiple countries. Gd-IgA1 levels were not associated with age and gender, while associations with hypertension, hematuria, and proteinuria were inconsistent. In the meta-analyses, a correlation between serum Gd-IgA1 and estimated glomerular filtration rate was identified, however, the relationships between Gd-IgA1 levels and chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage and progression to kidney failure were inconsistent.
    Conclusions: Serum Gd-IgA1 levels were not associated with validated prognostic risk factors, but were negatively correlated with kidney function. Further research in larger studies using standardized assays are needed to establish the value of Gd-IgA1 as a prognostic risk factor in IgAN.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1093991-x
    ISSN 1724-6059 ; 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    ISSN (online) 1724-6059
    ISSN 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    DOI 10.1007/s40620-023-01874-8
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  10. Article ; Online: Better healthcare can reduce the risk of COVID-19 in-hospital post-partum maternal death: evidence from Brazil.

    Leung, Char / Su, Li / Simões E Silva, Ana Cristina

    International journal of epidemiology

    2022  Volume 51, Issue 6, Page(s) 1733–1744

    Abstract: Objective: COVID-19 in post-partum women is commonly overlooked. The present study assessed whether puerperium is an independent risk factor of COVID-19 related in-hospital maternal death and whether fatality is preventable in the Brazilian context.: ... ...

    Abstract Objective: COVID-19 in post-partum women is commonly overlooked. The present study assessed whether puerperium is an independent risk factor of COVID-19 related in-hospital maternal death and whether fatality is preventable in the Brazilian context.
    Methods: We retrospectively studied the clinical data of post-partum/pregnant patients hospitalized with COVID-19 gathered from a national database that registered severe acute respiratory syndromes (SIVEP-Gripe) in Brazil. Logistic regressions were used to examine the associations of in-hospital mortality with obstetric status and with the type of public healthcare provider, adjusting for socio-demographic, epidemiologic, clinical and healthcare-related measures.
    Results: As of 30 November 2021, 1943 (21%) post-partum and 7446 (79%) pregnant patients of age between 15 and 45 years with COVID-19 that had reached the clinical endpoint (death or discharge) were eligible for inclusion. Case-fatality rates for the two groups were 19.8% and 9.2%, respectively. After the adjustment for covariates, post-partum patients had almost twice the odds of in-hospital mortality compared with pregnant patients. Patients admitted to private (not-for-profit) hospitals, those that had an obstetric centre or those located in metropolitan areas were less likely to succumb to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Those admitted to the Emergency Care Unit had similar mortality risk to those admitted to other public healthcare providers.
    Conclusion: We demonstrated that puerperium was associated with an increased odds of COVID-19-related in-hospital mortality. Only part of the risk can be reduced by quality healthcare such as non-profit private hospitals, those that have an obstetric centre or those located in urban areas.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Humans ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Brazil/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Maternal Death ; Hospitals ; Postpartum Period ; Delivery of Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 187909-1
    ISSN 1464-3685 ; 0300-5771
    ISSN (online) 1464-3685
    ISSN 0300-5771
    DOI 10.1093/ije/dyac157
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