World Journal of Nephrology and Urology

wjnu_120ISSN 1927-1239 print, 1927-1247 online.
World Journal of Nephrology and Urology is a bimonthly, international, open access, peer-reviewed journal, publishes original contributions describing basic research and clinical investigation of nephrology and urology, on the cellular, molecular, prevention, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis aspects.

World Journal of Nephrology and Urology published both in print and online, it is an open access journal, all its contents are available online for free immediately after publication, this supports a greater global exchange of knowledge, meanwhile, the authors' new findings are disseminated faster and wider.
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Featured Article

Prevalence and Predictive Value of Hypoalbuminemia in Appalachians With Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and in the United States, racial minorities reach end stage renal disease (ESRD) at a disproportionate rate. A rural state in the heart of Appalachia, West Virginia leads the nation in rates of incident ESRD, despite its predominantly Caucasian population. Characteristics of this racially homogeneous CKD population are herein examined for their impact on progression to ESRD or death. Full Text

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Vol. 1, No. 1, Feb 2012

Table of Contents

Review

Use of Bisphosphonates in Chronic Kidney Disease Abstract HTML PDF
Bilgin Ozmen 1-7

Original Article

Prevalence and Predictive Value of Hypoalbuminemia in Appalachians With Chronic Kidney Disease Abstract HTML PDF
Rebecca J. Schmidt, Bethany Pellegrino, Karen MacKay, Tony Parravani, Raza Mustafa, Gerry Hobbs 8-15
Natriuretic Peptides’ Role in Determining the Chemotherapy-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Their Value in Follow-Up Abstract HTML PDF
Mehmet Ali Erkurt, Ismet Aydogdu, Irfan Kuku, Emin Kaya, Melda Comert, Yalcin Basaran 16-22
The Efficiency of Non-Contrast Computed Tomography in the Estimation of Urinary Stone Composition Abstract HTML PDF
Ilker Atici, Nuray Voyvoda, Ozlem Tokgoz, Husnu Tokgoz 23-28
Effects of BMI on Blood Pressure and Urinary Excretion of Sodium, Chloride and Potassium in Young Paraguayans Abstract HTML PDF
Tania Campagnoli, Lorena Gonzalez Stark, Maria de los Angeles Ojeda, Francisco Santacruz, Carlos Franco Palacios 29-35
Renal Resistive Index and Urinary N-acetyl-Beta-glucosaminidase as Predictors of Early Renal Involvement in Patients WithEssential Hypertension Abstract HTML PDF
Amany A Mousa, Mervat M El-Eshmawy, Eman H El-Adawy, Lamiaa F Arafa, Adel El Badrawy, Omayma M Saleh 36-41

Case Report

An Unusual Case of Severe Haemorrhage and Small Bowel Injury Following Percutaneous Suprapubic Catheter Insertion Abstract HTML PDF
Jes Verwey, Martha Nixon, Jacob A Akoh 42-45
A Case of Reverse Dialysis: Bladder Perforation During Robotic Hysterectomy Presenting as Acute Renal Failure Abstract HTML PDF
Muhammad Adnan Sohail, Junaid Nasir, Umaira Ikram 46-48