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Cleto-Yamane TL, Gomes CLR, Koch-Nogueira PC, Suassuna JHR. Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis in children: a multicentric, emerging country perspective. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:2253-2262. [PMID: 38446208 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06305-9] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a life-threatening condition, especially in extreme age groups and when kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is necessary. Studies worldwide report mortality rates of 10-63% in pediatric patients undergoing KRT. METHODS Over 13 years, this multicenter study analyzed data from 693 patients with AKI, all receiving KRT, across 74 hospitals and medical facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS The majority were male (59.5%), under one year old (55.6%), and treated in private hospitals (76.5%). Sixty-six percent had comorbidities. Pneumonia and congenital heart disease were the most common admission diagnoses (21.5% and 20.2%, respectively). The mortality rate was 65.2%, with lower rates in patients over 12 years (50%). Older age was protective (HR: 2.35, IQR [1.52-3.62] for neonates), and primary kidney disease had a three-fold lower mortality rate. ICU team experience (HR: 0.74, IQR [0.60-0.91]) correlated with lower mortality, particularly in hospitals treating 20 or more patients. Among the deceased, 40% died within 48 h of KRT initiation, suggesting possible late referral or treatment futility. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the high mortality in pediatric dialytic AKI in middle-income countries, underlining early mortality and offering critical insights for improving outcomes.
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- Thais Lira Cleto-Yamane
- Clinical and Academic Unit of Nephrology, Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- UDA de Nefrologia, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Boulevard Vinte e Oito de Setembro 77, 3º Andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil.
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- Clinical and Academic Unit of Nephrology, Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Kidney Assistance LLC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Clinical and Academic Unit of Nephrology, Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Kidney Assistance LLC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Sethi SK, Raina R, Sawan A, Asim S, Khant AK, Matnani M, Ganesan K, Lohia S, Sinha R, Rumana J, Haque SS, Kalra S, Safdar R, Prasad G, Ijaz I, Ashruf OS, Nair A, S S, Soni K, Shrestha D, Yadav S, Abeyagunawardena A, Luyckx VA, Alhasan KA, Sultana A. Assessment of South Asian Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury: Epidemiology and Risk Factors (ASPIRE)-a prospective study on "severe dialysis dependent pediatric AKI". Pediatr Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s00467-024-06324-6. [PMID: 38456915 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06324-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global health concern with an associated mortality risk disproportionately pronounced in resource-limited settings. There is a pertinent need to understand the epidemiology of pediatric AKI in vulnerable populations. Here, we proposed a prospective study to investigate the epidemiology and associated risk factors of "severe dialysis dependent AKI" in children among South Asian nations which would be the first and largest of its kind. METHODS The ASPIRE study (part of PCRRT-ICONIC Foundation initiative) is a multi-center, prospective observational study conducted in South Asian countries. All children and adolescents ≤ 18 years of age who required dialysis for AKI in any of the collaborating medical centers were enrolled. Data collection was performed until one of the following endpoints was observed: (1) discharge, (2) death, and (3) discharge against medical advice. RESULTS From 2019 to 2022, a total of 308 children with severe AKI were enrolled. The mean age was 6.17 years (63% males). Secondary AKI was more prevalent than primary AKI (67.2%), which predominantly occurred due to infections, dehydration, and nephrotoxins. Common causes of primary AKI were glomerulonephritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, lupus nephritis, and obstructive uropathy. Shock, need for ventilation, and coagulopathy were commonly seen in children with severe AKI who needed dialysis. The foremost kidney replacement therapy used was peritoneal dialysis (60.7%). The mortality rate was 32.1%. CONCLUSIONS Common causes of AKI in children in South Asia are preventable. Mortality is high among these children suffering from "severe dialysis dependent AKI." Targeted interventions to prevent and identify AKI early and initiate supportive care in less-resourced nations are needed.
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- Sidharth Kumar Sethi
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India.
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- Department of Nephrology, Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA
- Department of Nephrology, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Akron Nephrology Associates/Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA
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- National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. D.Y Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Nephrology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, India
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- Children Kidney Center, Department of Pediatrics, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Urology Institute, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Public and Global Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Renal Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Paediatric and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Pediatric Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. MR Khan Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Kapil I, Goel AK, Sahoo MR. Profile of Acute Kidney Injury in the Pediatric Age Group in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e54236. [PMID: 38496155 PMCID: PMC10944140 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a menace in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality all over the world. There are limited data available on pediatric AKI in central India. Our primary objective is to determine the clinical, etiological, and outcome profile of AKI in the pediatric age group of 3 months to 15 years admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur. The secondary objective(s) is to predict the association of mortality in children diagnosed with AKI and to estimate the number of patients developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) at three-month follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS This observational study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics at AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh, from September 2021 to February 2023. All patients aged 3 months to 15 years of age satisfying the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria for AKI and presenting to the hospital were included, and those refusing consent or having CKD stage ≥3 were excluded. A total of 66 children were assessed for eligibility. Out of these 66 patients, 2 were excluded as they had AKI on CKD, and a total of 64 patients were included. For all included patients, details of their demography, clinical features, etiology workup, and hospital stay were collected. Their outcome was observed and categorized into complete response, partial response, no response, left against medical advice (LAMA), or death. Patients who were discharged were followed up for three months and observed for the recovery or development of CKD. RESULTS The incidence of AKI in the PICU was 15.48% (64/413). Ventricular septal defect with pneumonia and pneumonia (12.5%, 8/64 each) were the most common diagnoses at presentation, resulting in AKI. The most common clinical presentations were fever (54.7%, 35/64) and respiratory distress (43.8%, 28/64). Out of them, 73.4% (47/64) had sepsis, and 62.5% (40/64) had shock. About 56.2% (36/64) of children had non-oliguric AKI as compared to 43.8% (28/64) who had oliguric AKI. Among total children with AKI, 54.7% (35/64) of patients had prerenal AKI, 43.8% (28/64) had renal AKI, and 1.6% (1/64) had postrenal AKI. Of all the children included, 32.8% (21/64) experienced complete resolution of AKI, while 18.8% (12/64) showed partial resolution, and 1.6% (1/64) remained unresolved. Among them, 3.1% (2/64) LAMA, and 43.8% (28/64) died. The median duration of the hospital stay in our study was 16.5 days. Out of them, 59.4% (38/64) of patients required renal replacement therapy (60.5% required peritoneal dialysis (PD), 36.8% required hemodialysis (HD), and 2.6% required both). Among survivors, 19.35% (6/31) developed CKD on a three-month follow-up. CONCLUSION The incidence of AKI was seen in critically ill children in the PICU, and it was associated with high mortality.
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- Ishan Kapil
- Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Science, Raipur, Raipur, IND
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- Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Raipur, IND
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- Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Raipur, IND
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John JS, Deepthi RV, Rebekah G, Prabhu SB, Ajitkumar P, Mathew G, Agarwal I. Usefulness of urinary calprotectin as a novel marker differentiating functional from structural acute kidney injury in the critical care setting. J Nephrol 2023; 36:695-704. [PMID: 36809659 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01534-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biomarkers are fundamental tools for differentiating between types of acute kidney injury (AKI) and may thus be crucial in management and prognosis. We report on a recently described biomarker, calprotectin, that appears to be a promising candidate in differentiating hypovolemic/functional AKI from intrinsic/structural AKI, whose acknowledgement may play a role in improving outcomes. We aimed to study the efficacy of urinary calprotectin in differentiating these two forms of AKI. The effect of fluid administration on the subsequent clinical course of AKI, its severity and the outcomes were also studied. METHODOLOGY Children who presented with conditions predisposing to AKI or with diagnosis of AKI were included. Urine samples for calprotectin analysis were collected and stored at - 20 ºC for analysis at the end of the study. Fluids were administered as per clinical conditions, followed by intravenous furosemide 1 mg/kg, and patients were observed closely for at least 72 h. Children with serum creatinine normalization and clinical improvement were classified as with functional AKI, while those with no response were classified as with structural AKI. Urine calprotectin levels between these two groups were compared. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 21.0 software. RESULTS Of the 56 children enrolled, 26 were classified as with functional AKI and 30 as with structural AKI. Stage 3 AKI was observed in 48.2% of patients and stage 2 AKI in 33.8%. Mean urine output, creatinine and stage of AKI improved with fluid and furosemide or furosemide alone (OR 6.08, 95% CI 1.65-27.23) (p < 0.01). A positive response to fluid challenge was in favor of functional AKI (OR 6.08, 95% CI 1.65-27.23) (p = 0.008). Presence of edema, sepsis and need for dialysis were hallmarks of structural AKI (p < 0.05). Urine calprotectin/creatinine values were 6 times higher in structural AKI compared to functional AKI. Urine calprotectin/creatinine ratio showed the best sensitivity (63.3%) and specificity (80.7%) at a cut-off value of 1 mcg/mL in differentiating the two types of AKI. CONCLUSION Urinary calprotectin is a promising biomarker that may help differentiating structural from functional AKI in children.
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- Jomol Sara John
- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Christian Medical College and Hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Amanullah F, Malik AA, Zaidi Z. Chronic kidney disease causes and outcomes in children: Perspective from a LMIC setting. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269632. [PMID: 35675292 PMCID: PMC9176774 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background and objective Chronic kidney disease (CKD) constitutes a major public health challenge, with a global prevalence of 15–74.7 cases /million children. Preventing CKD in children, slowing its progression and management of complications are essential, especially in challenged health systems in low middle income countries (LMIC). We conducted a retrospective review to assess the underlying cause and stage of CKD at presentation and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents at the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods Children 0–16 years with CKD stage 1 and/or higher at presentation were included. Data including demographics, clinical status and lab results at presentation and during follow-up, surgical intervention if any, kidney function at last visit and outcome at last follow-up was recorded. Results A total of 229 children diagnosed with CKD are included in our study. The median age at diagnosis was 10 years with male: female ratio of 1.8:1. Only 5% children presented in stage 1 CKD. The rate of adverse outcomes is 4.5 times higher in children with CKD stage 3–5 compared to early CKD. Congenital anomaly of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) was the underlying cause in 49% children. Children with glomerular disease had comparatively worse outcome. Proteinuria, hypertension, anemia and bone disease were associated with high morbidity and mortality. Conclusion The true epidemiology of childhood CKD is unknown in Pakistan. Our cohort showed better CKD outcomes in children diagnosed early with appropriate surgical and medical follow-up. Prompt diagnosis, treatment and prevention of progression can be life-saving in our setting. CKD registry data can inform policy changes that can prevent poor outcomes.
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- Interactive Research and Development (IRD) Global, Singapore, Singapore
- Yale Institute for Global Health, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- The Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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Rodríguez-Durán A, Martínez-Urbano J, Laguna-Castro M, Crespo-Montero R. Lesión renal aguda en el paciente pediátrico: revisión integrativa. ENFERMERÍA NEFROLÓGICA 2022. [DOI: 10.37551/s2254-28842022002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Introducción: La lesión renal aguda se ha convertido en una complicación común en los niños hospitalizados, especialmente cuando están en una situación clínica crítica. Objetivo: Conocer y sintetizar la bibliografía científica más actualizada sobre la lesión renal aguda en la población pediátrica. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo de revisión integrativa. La búsqueda de artículos se ha realizado en las bases de datos Pubmed, Scopus y Google Scholar. La estrategia de búsqueda se estableció con los siguientes términos MeSH: ”acute kidney injury”, “children” y “pediatric”. La calidad metodológica se realizó mediante la escala STROBE. Resultados: Se incluyeron 35 artículos, 19 de diseño observacional retrospectivo, 12 observacionales prospectivos, 3 revisiones bibliográficas y 1 estudio cualitativo. No hay variables sociodemográficas destacables que impliquen mayor probabilidad de presentar lesión renal aguda. Tanto la etiología como los factores de riesgo son muy variables. La lesión renal aguda se asocia a mayor número de complicaciones y estancia hospitalaria. No hay evidencia de cuidados enfermeros en la lesión renal aguda en pacientes pediátricos. Conclusiones: Se observa una falta de homogeneidad en los criterios de definición, incidencia, etiología, factores de riesgo y de tratamiento en los pacientes pediátricos con lesión renal aguda, y escasez de artículos originales de investigación. La lesión renal aguda pediátrica se asocia a mayor mortalidad, morbilidad, mayor estancia hospitalaria y mayor duración de la ventilación mecánica. El papel de enfermería en el manejo del tratamiento conservador y de las terapias de reemplazo renal de este cuadro, es fundamental en la supervivencia de estos pacientes.
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- Ana Rodríguez-Durán
- Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería. Universidad de Córdoba. España
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- Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería. Universidad de Córdoba. España
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- Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería. Universidad de Córdoba. España
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- Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería. Universidad de Córdoba. Servicio de Nefrología. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba. Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba. España
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Bai S, Moorani KN, Naeem B, Ashfaq M, . R, Rehman EU. Etiology, Clinical Profile, and Short-Term Outcome of Children With Acute Kidney Injury. Cureus 2022; 14:e22563. [PMID: 35378027 PMCID: PMC8958123 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical syndrome in hospitalized children and it imposes heavy burden of mortality and morbidity. In resource-constraint settings, management of AKI is very challenging and associated with adverse outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the clinico-etiological profile and outcome of AKI. Methodology: This prospective observational study was done at the department of pediatric nephrology and pediatric intensive care unit, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan from December 2020 to May 2021. A total of 130 children aged 1 month to 15 years, diagnosed with AKI irrespective of the underlying cause were included. Detailed medical information of each child including medical history, examination, and baseline investigations were obtained. Clinical and etiological profile of patients was noted. The patients were followed up to three months and the outcome was noted. Results: In a total of 130 children, 82 (63.1%) were male. The mean age was 5.5±4.4 years (ranging between 1 month and 15 years). There were 117 (90.0%) children who were referred from other centers for either dialysis or surgical treatment. Prerenal cause of AKI was found in 66 (50.8%) children, followed by renal 53 (40.8%) and postrenal in 11 (8.5%) cases. Fever and shortness of breath were the most common clinical presenting symptoms in 102 (78.5%) and 100 (76%) cases, respectively. There were 45 (34.6%) cases who were managed conservatively, 80 (61.5%) needed dialysis, while three children were managed with plasmapheresis and two required surgical intervention in the emergency department. At three-month follow-up period, 64 (49.2%) children recovered (including nine with partial recovery), 46 (36.1%) expired, 9 (6.9%) developed end-stage renal disease, while 11 (8.5%) had chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: Sepsis, nephrotoxic drugs, and acute glomerulonephritis were the major causes of AKI at our center. Mortality was high among children presenting with AKI. A relatively high proportion of children with younger age, septic AKI, and presentation in critical condition could be the reasons for this high mortality.
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Advances in pediatric acute kidney injury. Pediatr Res 2022; 91:44-55. [PMID: 33731820 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01452-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The objective of this study was to inform the pediatric nephrologists of recent advances in acute kidney injury (AKI) epidemiology, pathophysiology, novel biomarkers, diagnostic tools, and management modalities. Studies were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for topics relevant to AKI. The bibliographies of relevant studies were also reviewed for potential articles. Pediatric (0-18 years) articles from 2000 to May 2020 in the English language were included. For epidemiological outcomes analysis, a meta-analysis on data regarding AKI incidence, mortality, and proportion of kidney replacement therapy was performed and an overall pooled estimate was calculated using the random-effects model. Other sections were created highlighting pathophysiology, novel biomarkers, changing definitions of AKI, evolving tools for AKI diagnosis, and various management modalities. AKI is a common condition seen in hospitalized children and the diagnosis and management have shown to be quite a challenge. However, new standardized definitions, advancements in diagnostic tools, and the development of novel management modalities have led to increased survival benefits in children with AKI. IMPACT: This review highlights the recent innovations in the field of AKI, especially in regard to epidemiology, pathophysiology, novel biomarkers, diagnostic tools, and management modalities.
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Gowa MA, Yamin R, Murtaza H, Nawaz H, Jamal G, Lohano PD. Frequency of Drug Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Cureus 2021; 13:e19689. [PMID: 34950540 PMCID: PMC8687793 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is known to complicate one-third of cases in pediatric intensive care units (PICU), and almost one-fourth of these are due to nephrotoxic drugs (NTDs). Although stopping NTDs seems the most obvious option, it is not practically applicable. Many NTDs are the only existing option, and their potential benefits outweigh the risk of drug-induced AKI. Objectives: To assess the proportion of children receiving NTDs in the PICU and highlight the children who developed AKI. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the PICU of the National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. All children admitted to the PICU for at least 72 hours not diagnosed with any acute or chronic kidney disease were included. Serum creatinine (SCr) was done at admission and then after 72 hours. Data was entered and analyzed using IBM Corp. Released 2013. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. Results: Of 99 children, 53 (53.5%) were male. NTD exposure was positive in 97 (97.9%), and 72 (72.7%) had high exposure (≥3 NTDs). Drug-induced AKI was diagnosed in 46 (46.5%). It was significantly related to high SCr even at admission and high NTDs exposure. The mortality rate in the AKI group was 17% compared to 4% in the non-AKI (p=0.02). Conclusion: Almost half of all PICU admissions were infants. Almost all patients were exposed to NTDs, and three-fourth experienced high exposure. AKI developed in 46% of patients and may be predicted by raised creatinine at the time of admission. Children exposed to ≥3 NTDs had a higher chance of drug-induced AKI.
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- Murtaza A Gowa
- Pediatrics Critical Care, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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- Pediatrics, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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- Pediatrics, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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- Pediatrics and Child Health, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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- Pediatrics and Child Health, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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- Pediatrics, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, PAK
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Song K, Kwon A, Suh J, Choi HS, Chae HW, Kim HS. Cushing syndrome with acute kidney injury due to ureteral stones in a 6-year-old boy. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2020; 25:277-281. [PMID: 32871646 PMCID: PMC7788339 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2040026.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cushing syndrome (CS) is rare in children. The clinical presentation of CS varies according to extent and duration of glucocorticoid excess, and urolithiasis is a common complication. We report the first case of a patient with CS associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) due to urolithiasis. A 6-year-old boy presented to the Emergency Department with seizure. On physical examination, he had clinical features of CS and high blood pressure. Brain computed tomography (CT) suggested posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome due to hypertension. On evaluation of hypertension, laboratory tests suggested adrenocortical tumor, but abdominal CT suggested pheochromocytoma. During further evaluation, his condition deteriorated with AKI due to bilateral ureteral stones, for which the patient underwent continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit. After controlling hypercortisolism with etomidate and performing ureteral stent indwelling, an adrenal mass was resected and histologically confirmed as an adrenocortical adenoma. We review the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of CS associated with urolithiasis and AKI. Early recognition and careful monitoring of urolithiasis in CS patients are important to avoid severe complications of urolithiasis.
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- Kyungchul Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Address for correspondence: Ho-Seong Kim, MD, PhD Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children’s Hospital, Endorine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea Tel: +82-2-2228-5910 Fax: +82-2-2227-8011 E-mail:
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Parikh AC, Tullu MS. A Study of Acute Kidney Injury in a Tertiary Care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Intensive Care 2020; 10:264-270. [PMID: 34745699 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The objective of this study was to calculate the incidence, severity, and risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in a tertiary care pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Also, to assess the impact of AKI and its varying severity on mortality and length of hospital and PICU stays. A prospective observational study was performed in children between 1 month and 12 years of age admitted to the PICU between July 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014 (13 months). The change in creatinine clearance was considered to diagnose and stage AKI according to pediatric risk, injury, failure, loss, and end-stage renal disease criteria. The risk factors for AKI and its impact on PICU stay, hospital stay, and mortality were evaluated. Of the total 220 patients enrolled in the study, 161 (73.2%) developed AKI, and 59 cases without AKI served as the "no AKI" (control) group. Majority (57.1%) of children with AKI had Failure grade of AKI, whereas 26.1% had Risk grade and 16.8% had Injury grade of AKI. Infancy ( p = 0.000), hypovolemia ( p = 0.005), shock ( p = 0.008), and sepsis ( p = 0.022) were found to be significant risk factors for AKI. Mortality, PICU stay, and hospital stay were comparable in children with and without AKI as well as between the various grades of renal injury (i.e., Failure, Risk, and Injury ). An exceedingly high incidence of AKI, especially of the severe Failure grade was observed in critically ill children. Infancy and frequent PICU occurrences such as sepsis, hypovolemia, and shock predisposed to AKI.
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- Akanksha C Parikh
- Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Because of the lack of early recognition and referral, the incidence of pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI) in Asia still is underestimated. Although each diagnostic criteria has its own merits, the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes classification now is widely accepted. In Asia, the spectrum of pediatric AKI is wide-ranging, from pediatric AKI in highly sophisticated tertiary-care pediatric intensive care units in resource-rich regions due to advanced procedures such as transplantation, cardiac surgery, and other hospital-acquired causes, to primary care preventable causes, such as infectious diseases, snakebite, and so forth in rural parts of the developing world. The development and application of novel biomarkers, concepts such as the Renal Angina Index and advanced renal replacement therapy have revolutionized the era of treating AKI, but the cost and feasibility are the key determinants, especially in rural areas. In view of availability and expenses, peritoneal dialysis should be the first choice in less-developed areas, however, because of various barriers, it still needs more effort. Effective educational steps to both medical carers and families are needed urgently.
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- Ruochen Che
- Department of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Bajracharya P, Kalra S, Dhingra S, Sood A, Yadav A, Kanitkar M. Acute kidney injury in the pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary care hospital of the Armed Forces: a cross-sectional observational study. Med J Armed Forces India 2020; 76:84-88. [PMID: 32020974 PMCID: PMC6994754 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2019.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is shown to be the commonest complication in critically ill children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) classification and definition are now used universally. We undertook prospective observational study to study the etiology and maximum stage of AKI as defined by KDIGO and its complications and outcomes. METHODS All children admitted to the PICU were included in the study. The diagnosis of sepsis and multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) was made according to the standard international guidelines. The patients were followed up till discharge/death. All children were screened for AKI at admission and subsequently using serum creatinine measured by modified Jaffe's method and urine output measurement. RESULTS A total of 197 children were admitted to the PICU. 38 (19.28%) developed AKI, and 6 (15.78%) developed stage III AKI. Malignancies, serious neurological and renal disorders, and postsurgery complications accounted for most of the cases with AKI. Six were admitted with primary renal condition. Sepsis with or without MODS was seen in 12 patients with AKI and in 8 without AKI. Twenty-one children with AKI and 3 children without AKI were exposed to nephrotoxic drugs. Twenty-three children with AKI required inotropic support. The average length of stay (ALOS) of children with AKI in the PICU was 9.86 days, whereas ALOS of children without AKI was 6.23 days. Eighteen children with AKI (47.36%) and 36 (21.38%) with no AKI died. CONCLUSIONS AKI in children in the PICUs of referral hospitals in the armed forces have varied etiologies and presentations. These children require early identification and management with close monitoring to prevent long-term renal morbidity and mortality.
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- Punam Bajracharya
- Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Associate Professor (Pediatrics & Pediatric Nephrology), Department of Pediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Associate Professor (Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care), Department of Pediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Classified Specialist (Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology), Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune 411040, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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- Dean & Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
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Cleto-Yamane TL, Gomes CLR, Suassuna JHR, Nogueira PK. Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in pediatrics. J Bras Nefrol 2018; 41:275-283. [PMID: 30465591 PMCID: PMC6699449 DOI: 10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2018-0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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We performed a search in the MEDLINE database using the MeSH term: "Acute Kidney
Injury", selecting the subtopic "Epidemiology", and applying age and year of
publication filters. We also searched for the terms: "acute renal failure" and
"epidemiology" "acute tubular necrosis" and "epidemiology" in the title and
summary fields with the same filters. In a second search, we searched in the
LILACS database, with the terms: "acute renal injury", or "acute renal failure"
or "acute kidney injury" and the age filter. All abstracts were evaluated by the
authors and the articles considered most relevant, were examined in their
entirety. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) -related mortality ranged from 3-63% in the
studies included in this review. AKI etiology has marked regional differences,
with sepsis being the main cause in developed countries. In developing
countries, primary renal diseases and hypovolemia are still a common cause of
AKI.
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Kari JA, Alhasan KA, Shalaby MA, Khathlan N, Safdar OY, Al Rezgan SA, El Desoky S, Albanna AS. Outcome of pediatric acute kidney injury: a multicenter prospective cohort study. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:335-340. [PMID: 28917005 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3786-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common problem encountered in critically ill children with an increasing incidence and evolving epidemiology. AKI carries a serious morbidity and mortality in patients requiring admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). METHODS We undertook a prospective cohort study of PICU admissions at three tertiary care hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over 2 years. The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) definition was used to diagnose AKI. RESULTS A total of 1367 pediatrics PICU admissions were included in the study. AKI affected 511 children (37.4%), with 243 children (17.8%) classified as stage I (mild), 168 patients (12.3%) stage II (moderate), and 100 children (7.3%) were classified as stage III (severe). After adjustment for age, sex, and underlying diagnosis, in-hospital mortality was six times more likely among patients with AKI as compared to patients with normal renal function (adjusted OR: 6.5, 95% CI: 4.2-10). AKI was also a risk factor for hypertension (adjusted OR: 4.1, 95% CI: 2.8-5.9) and prolonged stay in the PICU and hospital, as it increased the average number of admission days by 10 (95% CI: 8.6-11) days in the PICU and 12 (95% CI: 10-14) days in the hospital. CONCLUSIONS One-third of PICU admissions were complicated with AKI. AKI was associated with increased hospital mortality and the length of stay in both PICU and hospital.
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- Jameela A Kari
- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80215, Jeddah, 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80215, Jeddah, 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80215, Jeddah, 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, PO Box 80215, Jeddah, 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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