Background B-cell anomalies play a role in the pathogenesis of membranous nephropathy.
B-cell depletion with rituximab may therefore be noninferior to treatment with cyclosporine for …

Results Out of 41,749 patients, 13.9%(n= 5796) had low and 1.6%(n= 652) had high serum
bicarbonate levels. After adjusting for relevant covariates, there was a significant association …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a bivalent coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine protects against COVID-19. Methods The study included …

… In a fascinating description of the treason trial of Jefferson's former vice president, Aaron
Burr, James F. Simon shows how Marshall rebuffed President Jefferson's claim of executive …

The process of ensuring proper retention, marginal seal, and durability of indirect restorations
depends heavily on effective cementation. Careful consideration must be made when …

Results Our registry includes 57,276 patients (53,399 patients met estimated GFR criteria
and 3877 patients met ICD-9 diagnosis code criteria) as of March 2010. Mean age was 69.5±…

Selecting the proper cement for sufficient bond strength has become progressively complicated
as the number of different materials for indirect restorations has increased. The success …

Background Effective co-management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) between
primary care physicians (PCPs) and nephrologists is increasingly recognized as a key …

The clashes between President Abraham Lincoln and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney over
slavery, secession, and the president's constitutional war powers went to the heart of Lincoln's …

Background Elevated total serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels have been associated
with mortality in the general population and in dialysis patients. Study Design Retrospective …