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Hirano Arruda Moraes L, Jornada Krebs VL, de Carvalho WB. Risk factors for acute kidney injury in very-low birth weight newborns: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:3243-3251. [PMID: 38700694 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05593-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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This study aims to analyze the main risk factors for acute kidney injury in the subgroup of very-low birth weight newborns, using the diagnosing criteria of the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) or the Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN). A systematic review of the literature was performed on the EMBASE® and PubMed® platforms. Studies that evaluated the risk factors for developing AKI in VLBW newborns were included. For the meta-analysis, we only included the risk factors that were associated with AKI in the univariate analysis of at least two studies. After an initial screening, abstract readings, and full-text readings, 10 articles were included in the systematic review and 9 in the meta-analysis. The incidence of AKI varied from 11.6 to 55.8%. All the studies have performed multivariate analysis, and the risk factors that appeared most were PDA and hemodynamic instability (use of inotropes or hypotension), sepsis, and invasive mechanical ventilation. After the meta-analysis, only cesarian delivery did not show an increased risk of AKI, all the other variables remained as important risk factors. Moreover, in our meta-analysis, we found a pooled increased risk of death in newborns with AKI almost 7 times. Conclusion: AKI in VLBW has several risk factors and must be seen as a multifactorial disease. The most common risk factors were PDA, hemodynamic instability, sepsis, and invasive mechanical ventilation. What is known: • Acute kidney injury is associated with worst outcomes in all ages. It´s prevention can help diminish mortality. What is new: • A synthesis of the main risk factors associated with AKI in very low birth weight newborns.
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- Lucas Hirano Arruda Moraes
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente do Hospital das Clínicas, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 647, São Paulo, 05403-000, SP, Brazil.
- Neonatal Section, Pediatric Division, University Hospital of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente do Hospital das Clínicas, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 647, São Paulo, 05403-000, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente do Hospital das Clínicas, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 647, São Paulo, 05403-000, SP, Brazil
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Raina R, Nada A, Shah R, Aly H, Kadatane S, Abitbol C, Aggarwal M, Koyner J, Neyra J, Sethi SK. Artificial intelligence in early detection and prediction of pediatric/neonatal acute kidney injury: current status and future directions. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:2309-2324. [PMID: 37889281 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06191-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) has a significant impact on the short-term and long-term clinical outcomes of pediatric and neonatal patients, and it is imperative in these populations to mitigate the pathways leading to AKI and be prepared for early diagnosis and treatment intervention of established AKI. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has provided more advent predictive models for early detection/prediction of AKI utilizing machine learning (ML). By providing strong detail and evidence from risk scores and electronic alerts, this review outlines a comprehensive and holistic insight into the current state of AI in AKI in pediatric/neonatal patients. In the pediatric population, AI models including XGBoost, logistic regression, support vector machines, decision trees, naïve Bayes, and risk stratification scores (Renal Angina Index (RAI), Nephrotoxic Injury Negated by Just-in-time Action (NINJA)) have shown success in predicting AKI using variables like serum creatinine, urine output, and electronic health record (EHR) alerts. Similarly, in the neonatal population, using the "Baby NINJA" model showed a decrease in nephrotoxic medication exposure by 42%, the rate of AKI by 78%, and the number of days with AKI by 68%. Furthermore, the "STARZ" risk stratification AI model showed a predictive ability of AKI within 7 days of NICU admission of AUC 0.93 and AUC of 0.96 in the validation and derivation cohorts, respectively. Many studies have reported the superiority of using biomarkers to predict AKI in pediatric patients and neonates as well. Future directions include the application of AI along with biomarkers (NGAL, CysC, OPN, IL-18, B2M, etc.) in a Labelbox configuration to create a more robust and accurate model for predicting and detecting pediatric/neonatal AKI.
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- Rupesh Raina
- Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA.
- Department of Nephrology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA.
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital & St. Jude Research Hospital, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA
- Department of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Paediatric Nephrology & Paediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Paediatric Nephrology & Paediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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Reidy KJ, Guillet R, Selewski DT, Defreitas M, Stone S, Starr MC, Harer MW, Todurkar N, Vuong KT, Gogcu S, Askenazi D, Tipple TE, Charlton JR. Advocating for the inclusion of kidney health outcomes in neonatal research: best practice recommendations by the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative. J Perinatol 2024:10.1038/s41372-024-02030-1. [PMID: 38969825 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-02030-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in nearly 30% of sick neonates. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be detected in certain populations of sick neonates as early as 2 years. AKI is often part of a multisystem syndrome that negatively impacts developing organs resulting in short- and long-term pulmonary, neurodevelopmental, and cardiovascular morbidities. It is critical to incorporate kidney-related data into neonatal clinical trials in a uniform manner to better understand how neonatal AKI or CKD could affect an outcome of interest. Here, we provide expert opinion recommendations and rationales to support the inclusion of short- and long-term neonatal kidney outcomes using a tiered approach based on study design: (1) observational studies (prospective or retrospective) limited to data available within a center's standard practice, (2) observational studies involving prospective data collection where prespecified kidney outcomes are included in the design, (3) interventional studies with non-nephrotoxic agents, and (4) interventional studies with known nephrotoxic agents. We also provide recommendations for biospecimen collection to facilitate ancillary kidney specific research initiatives. This approach balances the costs of AKI and CKD ascertainment with knowledge gained. We advocate that kidney outcomes be included routinely in neonatal clinical study design. Consistent incorporation of kidney outcomes across studies will increase our knowledge of neonatal morbidity.
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- Kimberly J Reidy
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami/Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, UK
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Division of Child Health Service Research, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, UK
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- Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Box 800386, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA.
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Meena J, Kumar J, Kocharlakota JP, Gupta H, Mittal P, Kumar A, Sinha A, Hari P, Bagga A. Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates: A Meta-Analysis. Pediatrics 2024; 154:e2023065182. [PMID: 38872621 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-065182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE There is a paucity of pooled synthesized data on the epidemiology of neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI). Our objective with this study is to systematically assess the worldwide incidence of AKI in neonates. METHODS We searched 3 electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, Web of Sciences) from January 2004 to December 2022 without language restrictions. We included cohort and cross-sectional studies that reported the incidence of AKI or associated mortality in neonates. Eligible studies had at least 10 participants and used standard criteria (Acute Kidney Injury Network/Pediatric Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, End Stage Renal Disease (pRIFLE)/ Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes) to define AKI. Two authors independently retrieved data on demographic characteristics, clinical setting, and outcomes (incidence and AKI-associated mortality) using a semi-structured proforma and assessed the risk of bias. We used a random-effects meta-analysis to calculate pooled estimates with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS We included 201 studies (98 228 participants) from 45 countries. The incidence of any stage AKI was 30% (95% confidence interval 28-32), and that of severe AKI was 15% (14-16). Overall, AKI-associated mortality was 30% (27-33). The odds of mortality were higher (odds ratio 3.4; 2.9-4.0) in neonates with AKI compared with those without AKI. We found that perinatal asphyxia, sepsis, patent ductus arteriosus, necrotizing enterocolitis, and nephrotoxic medications were significant risk factors for AKI. Significant heterogeneity in the pooled estimates was a limitation of this study. CONCLUSIONS AKI was observed in one-third of the neonates and was associated with increased risk of mortality. The incidence of AKI was almost similar in neonates with perinatal asphyxia and sepsis, but mortality was higher in the former group.
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- Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Rose LA, Frymoyer A, Bhombal S, Chock VY. Renal Oxygen Saturations and Acute Kidney Injury in the Preterm Infant with Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e2606-e2612. [PMID: 37459881 DOI: 10.1055/a-2130-2269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Decreased near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measures of renal oxygen saturation (Rsat) have identified preterm infants with a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA). NIRS may further identify infants at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) in a population with concern for hsPDA. STUDY DESIGN Review of infants ≤29 weeks' gestation undergoing NIRS and echocardiography due to concern for hsPDA. The hsPDA was defined by two of the following: moderate-large size, left to right shunt, aortic flow reversal, left atrial enlargement. AKI was defined by neonatal modified Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO). Rsat and cerebral saturation (Csat), averaged over 1 hour, were evaluated for the 24-hour period around echocardiography. RESULTS Among 77 infants, 29 (38%) had AKI by neonatal modified KDIGO criteria. hsPDA was found on echocardiography in 59 (77%). There were no differences in hsPDA in infants with and without AKI (p = 0.1). Rsat was not associated with AKI (p = 0.3). Infants on dopamine had less Rsat variability (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Rsat prior to echocardiography did not discriminate AKI in this cohort of preterm infants at risk for hsPDA; however, data may not capture optimal timing of Rsat measurement before AKI. KEY POINTS · No Rsat value was found to be associated with the development of AKI.. · The optimal timing of Rsat measurement should be evaluated in infants at risk for hsPDA.. · NIRS bedside monitoring of Csat and Rsat measures may be useful in trending perfusion patterns.. · Identification of those at high risk for AKI may allow for more careful kidney function monitoring..
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- Laura A Rose
- Division of Neonatology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Neonatology, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Burgmaier K, Zeiher M, Weber A, Cosgun ZC, Aydin A, Kuehne B, Burgmaier M, Hellmich M, Mehler K, Kribs A, Habbig S. Low incidence of acute kidney injury in VLBW infants with restrictive use of mechanical ventilation. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:1279-1288. [PMID: 37955704 PMCID: PMC10899311 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06182-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND We assessed the incidence of and risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in very low birthweight infants (VLBW) in a center with a specific neonatal management protocol focusing on avoidance of early mechanical ventilation (MV). METHODS This retrospective single center analysis includes 128 infants born in 2020 with a gestational age ≥ 22 weeks who were screened for AKI using the nKDIGO criteria. RESULTS AKI was identified in 25/128 patients (19.5%) with eight of them (6.3%) presenting with severe AKI. Low gestational age, birthweight and 10-minute Apgar score as well as high CRIB-1 score were all associated with incidence of AKI. Forty-five percent of the infants with MV developed AKI vs. 8.9% of those without MV (p < 0.001). Early onset of MV and administration of more than 3 dosages of NSAIDs for patent duct were identified as independent risk factors for AKI in a logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS We report a substantially lower frequency of AKI in VLBW infants as compared to previous studies, along with a very low rate of MV. A neonatal protocol focusing on avoidance of MV within the first days of life may be a key factor to decrease the risk of AKI in immature infants.
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- Kathrin Burgmaier
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
- Faculty of Applied Healthcare Science, Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Deggendorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Applied Healthcare Science, Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Deggendorf, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology (IMSB), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Cologne and Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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Akalay S, Rayyan M, Fidlers T, van den Heuvel L, Levtchenko E, Arcolino FO. Impact of preterm birth on kidney health and development. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1363097. [PMID: 38601116 PMCID: PMC11004308 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1363097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Preterm birth, defined as birth before the gestational age of 37 weeks, affects 11% of the newborns worldwide. While extensive research has focused on the immediate complications associated with prematurity, emerging evidence suggests a link between prematurity and the development of kidney disease later in life. It has been demonstrated that the normal course of kidney development is interrupted in infants born prematurely, causing an overall decrease in functional nephrons. Yet, the pathogenesis leading to the alterations in kidney development and the subsequent pathophysiological consequences causing kidney disease on the long-term are incompletely understood. In the present review, we discuss the current knowledge on nephrogenesis and how this process is affected in prematurity. We further discuss the epidemiological evidence and experimental data demonstrating the increased risk of kidney disease in these individuals and highlight important knowledge gaps. Importantly, understanding the intricate interplay between prematurity, abnormal kidney development, and the long-term risk of kidney disease is crucial for implementing effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.
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- Sara Akalay
- Department of Development and Regeneration, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Oscar Lambret Cancer Center, Lille, France
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Emma Center for Personalized Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Rutledge AD, Griffin RL, Vincent K, Askenazi DJ, Segar JL, Kupferman JC, Rastogi S, Selewski DT, Steflik HJ. Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes Associated With Recurrent Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury in the AWAKEN Study. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2355307. [PMID: 38329754 PMCID: PMC10853837 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.55307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Importance The incidence and associated outcomes of recurrent acute kidney injury (rAKI) in neonates remain largely unknown. Objective To determine the incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes associated with rAKI in critically ill neonates. Design, Setting, and Participants This cohort study was a secondary analysis of the multicenter, international Assessment of Worldwide Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in Neonates retrospective study. Comparisons were made among neonates with no AKI, a single AKI episode (sAKI), and rAKI. All neonates younger than 14 days who were admitted between January 1 and March 31, 2014, to 24 participating level II to IV neonatal intensive care units and received intravenous fluids for at least 48 hours were considered for inclusion. Neonates with congenital heart disease requiring surgery within the first week of life, lethal chromosomal anomalies, death within 48 hours of admission, or severe congenital kidney abnormalities were excluded. Data were analyzed from May 23, 2022, to December 8, 2023. Exposure Recurrent AKI using the neonatal Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes criteria. Determination of each rAKI required a complete return to the baseline serum creatinine level that defined the prior AKI episode. Main Outcomes and Measures Incidence and risk factors of rAKI and associations of rAKI with length of stay (LOS; ie, birth to hospital discharge) and mortality. Results The study cohort (n = 2162) included 1233 male neonates (57.0%). Gestational age distribution was less than 29 weeks for 276 neonates (12.8%), 29 to less than 36 weeks for 958 (44.3%), and 36 weeks or older for 928 (42.9%). Of 605 neonates with AKI, 133 (22.0%) developed rAKI with risk factors including younger gestational age, lower birthweight, and higher stage of initial AKI. Infants with rAKI experienced longer median LOS (no AKI, 17 [IQR, 8-34] days; sAKI, 18 [IQR, 9-45] days; rAKI, 60 [IQR, 25-109] days; P < .001). Time-varying Cox proportional hazards regression models suggest rAKI is independently associated with a lower hazard of discharge (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.7 [95% CI, 0.6-0.9]; P = .01) when compared with sAKI, but mortality did not differ between groups (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.4 [95% CI, 0.6-3.0]; P = .44). Conclusions and Relevance In this cohort study, neonatal rAKI was independently associated with longer LOS when compared with sAKI, suggesting that rAKI in neonates may be an important clinical distinction warranting further study and careful monitoring after an initial AKI episode.
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- Austin D. Rutledge
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Pediatrics, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
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de Andrade MC, Bresolin NL, Brecheret AP. Low birth weight and renal consequences: knowing about it means preventing it. J Bras Nefrol 2024; 46:5-6. [PMID: 38091491 PMCID: PMC10962414 DOI: 10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2023-e013en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, São
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Acute Kidney Injury in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Major Morbidity and Mortality Risk Factor. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020242. [PMID: 36832371 PMCID: PMC9955621 DOI: 10.3390/children10020242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at high risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI), presumably secondary to low kidney reserves, stressful postnatal events, and drug exposures. Our study aimed to identify the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with AKI in VLBW infants. STUDY DESIGN Records of all VLBW infants admitted to two medical campuses between January 2019 and June 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. AKI was classified using the modified KDIGO definition to include only serum creatinine. Risk factors and composite outcomes were compared between infants with and without AKI. We evaluated the main predictors of AKI and death with forward stepwise regression analysis. RESULTS 152 VLBW infants were enrolled. 21% of them developed AKI. Based on the multivariable analysis, the most significant predictors of AKI were the use of vasopressors, patent ductus arteriosus, and bloodstream infection. AKI had a strong and independent association with neonatal mortality. CONCLUSIONS AKI is common in VLBW infants and is a significant risk factor for mortality. Efforts to prevent AKI are necessary to prevent its harmful effects.
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Hadžimuratović E, Hadžimuratović A, Pokrajac D, Branković S, Đido V. Early detection of acute kidney injury in preterm newborns with perinatal asphyxia using serum cystatin. SANAMED 2023. [DOI: 10.5937/sanamed0-42616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Introduction:The diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) in preterm newborns with perinatal asphyxia based on increased serum creatinine (sCr) value and oliguria/anuria is usually delayed. The Aim of this paper is to evaluate serum cystatin C as an early predictor of AKI. Materials and methods:The study included 42 preterm newborns (24-37 weeks) with perinatal asphyxia (Apgar score (AS) ≤ 3 at 5 minutes of life or blood pH on admission ≤ 7.00). The sCr and sCysC levels were measured on the 1st, 3rd, and 7th day of life. According to KDIGO criteria, the newborns were classified into groups, and sCr and sCys-C values were compared. Results:The mean gestational age was 29.9 ± 3.0 weeks. AKI was diagnosed in 62.8 % of patients. Of these patients, 81.5% belonged to AKI 1 group, and 18.5 % to AKI 2 group.No newborns had the criteria for AKI 3. On day 7 the mean sCr values were significantly higher in AKI (65.4± 21.8) compared with the non-AKI group (168.4±38.2) (p<0.001), but not on day 1 and 3 (p = 0.322, 0.012, respectively). The sCys-C values were significantly higher in the AKI group on day 3 ( AKI vs. non-AKI group, 0.69 ±0.22 vs. 1.22 ±0.20; p <0.001) and day 7 (AKI vs. non-AKI group, 0.62 ±0.41 vs. 1.68 ±0.20; p <0.001). The sCys-C was also an earlier marker of a more severe stage of AKI than sCr. Conclusion:The sCys-C was elevated earlier than sCr, making it a valuable diagnostic tool for AKI in preterm newborns.
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Askenazi DJ. No matter the hemisphere or language, neonatal acute kidney injury is common and is associated with poor outcomes. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2022; 99:203-204. [PMID: 36581311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- David J Askenazi
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children's of Alabama, Department of Pediatrics, Birmingham, United States.
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Manfellotto D, Cortinovis M, Perico N, Remuzzi G. Low birth weight, nephron number and chronic kidney disease. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.4081/itjm.2022.1538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney diseases have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Low birth weight, fetal growth restriction and prematurity are indicators of fetal growth and development disorders associated with a congenital reduction in nephron number, which predisposes to an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. On an individual basis, a small nephron number at birth is not always enough to determine the onset of chronic kidney disease, but it decreases the ability of the kidneys to resist any insults to renal tissue that may occur later in life, such as exposure to nephrotoxic drugs or episodes of acute kidney injury. The high incidence of low birth weight and preterm birth globally suggests that, at the population level, the impact of alterations in fetal development on the subsequent onset of chronic kidney disease could be significant. The implementation of strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of prematurity, fetal growth restriction, as well as other conditions that lead to low birth weight and a reduced nephron number at birth, provides an opportunity to prevent the development of chronic kidney disease in adulthood. For these purposes the coordinated intervention of several specialists, including obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, and family doctors, is necessary. Such strategies can be particularly useful in resource-poor countries, which are simultaneously burdened by maternal, fetal and child malnutrition; poor health; epidemics caused by communicable diseases; and little access to screening and primary care.
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Herron C, Forbes TJ, Kobayashi D. Renal Function After Transcatheter Piccolo Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure With Contrast Angiography in Extremely Premature Infants. Am J Cardiol 2022; 181:113-117. [PMID: 35970628 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) device closure is increasingly performed in extremely premature infants. Contrast angiography improves the procedural safety and effectiveness by precise anatomic delineation. Contrast nephropathy is a concern in clinically ill premature infants, especially with the presence of renal insufficiency. We hypothesized that the benefit of transcatheter PDA closure outweighs the harm of contrast nephropathy in extremely premature infants. A total of 160 infants underwent successful transcatheter (n = 59) and surgical (n = 101) PDA closure at a median age of 26 (7 to 78) days. The surgical group had a lower procedural weight (870 vs 960 g, p = 0.014). In the transcatheter group, serum creatinine decreased from 0.48 to 0.45 mg/100 ml at 24 hours (p = 0.003, n = 59) and decreased further to 0.37 mg/100 ml at 5 to 7 days after closure (p <0.001). Median contrast amount was 1.9 ml/kg (0.6 to 6.1). In 8 infants with pre-existing renal insufficiency who underwent transcatheter closure, serum creatine significantly improved from 1.44 to 1.36 mg/100 ml at 24 hours and 0.79 mg/100 ml at 5 to 7 days after closure (p <0.001). There was no difference in improvement of serum creatinine between transcatheter and surgical closure groups. In conclusion, despite the use of contrast, serum creatinine significantly improved with transcatheter PDA closure even in infants with pre-existing renal insufficiency. Contrast angiography should not be discouraged for transcatheter PDA closure because of the concern for contrast nephropathy in extremely premature infants.
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- Christopher Herron
- Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan; Department of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan; Department of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan; Department of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
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Pode-Shakked N, Devarajan P. Human Stem Cell and Organoid Models to Advance Acute Kidney Injury Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23137211. [PMID: 35806216 PMCID: PMC9266524 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an increasingly common problem afflicting all ages, occurring in over 20% of non-critically ill hospitalized patients and >30% of children and >50% of adults in critical care units. AKI is associated with serious short-term and long-term consequences, and current therapeutic options are unsatisfactory. Large gaps remain in our understanding of human AKI pathobiology, which have hindered the discovery of novel diagnostics and therapeutics. Although animal models of AKI have been extensively studied, these differ significantly from human AKI in terms of molecular and cellular responses. In addition, animal models suffer from interspecies differences, high costs and ethical considerations. Static two-dimensional cell culture models of AKI also have limited utility since they have focused almost exclusively on hypoxic or cytotoxic injury to proximal tubules alone. An optimal AKI model would encompass several of the diverse specific cell types in the kidney that could be targets of injury. Second, it would resemble the human physiological milieu as closely as possible. Third, it would yield sensitive and measurable readouts that are directly applicable to the human condition. In this regard, the past two decades have seen a dramatic shift towards newer personalized human-based models to study human AKI. In this review, we provide recent developments using human stem cells, organoids, and in silico approaches to advance personalized AKI diagnostics and therapeutics.
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- Naomi Pode-Shakked
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel;
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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Coleman C, Tambay Perez A, Selewski DT, Steflik HJ. Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:842544. [PMID: 35463895 PMCID: PMC9021424 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.842544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common occurrence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In recent years, our knowledge of the incidence and impact of neonatal AKI on outcomes has expanded exponentially. Neonatal AKI has been shown to be associated with adverse outcomes including increased length of mechanical ventilation, prolonged length of stay, and rise in mortality. There has also been increasing work suggesting that neonates with AKI are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the past, AKI had been defined multiple ways. The utilization of the neonatal modified Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria as the standard definition for neonatal AKI in research and clinical care has driven the advances in our understanding of neonatal AKI over the last 10 years. This definition has allowed researchers and clinicians to better understand the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with neonatal AKI across populations through a multitude of single-center studies and the seminal, multicenter Assessment of Worldwide Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in Neonates (AWAKEN) study. As the impacts of neonatal AKI have become clear, a shift in efforts toward identifying those at highest risk, protocolizing AKI surveillance, improving prevention and diagnosis, and expanding kidney support therapy (KST) for neonates has occurred. These efforts also include improving risk stratification (identifying high risk populations, including those with nephrotoxic medication exposure) and diagnostics (novel biomarkers and diagnostic tools). Recent work has also shown that the targeted use of methylxanthines may prevent AKI in a variety of high-risk populations. One of the most exciting developments in neonatal AKI is the advancement in technology to provide KST to neonates with severe AKI. In this comprehensive review we will provide an overview of recent work and advances in the field of neonatal AKI. This will include a detailed review of (1) the definition of neonatal AKI, (2) the epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes associated with neonatal AKI, (3) improvements in risk stratification and diagnostics, (4) mitigation and treatment, (5) advancements in the provision of KST to neonates, and (6) the incidence and risk of subsequent CKD.
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- Cassandra Coleman
- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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