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  • 1.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Berlin, Gösta
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine.
    Andersson, Bengt
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Hahn-Zoric, Mirjana
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Long-term treatment results and the immunoglobulin G subclass distribution patterns of proteinase-3-antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA) and myeloperoxidase-ANCA in ANCA-associated vasculitis2009In: Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, ISSN 0036-5599, E-ISSN 1651-2065, Vol. 43, no 2, p. 160-170Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: Small vessel vasculitis associated with antibodies to neutrophil cytoplasm antigens has been denominated antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV).

    Material and methods: Ninety-eight patients with various forms of AAV with renal involvement were studied retrospectively with regard to treatment, side-effects and outcome. The immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass distribution patterns in serum were determined in 51 patients with nephelometry and those of anti-proteinase-3 (PR3) and anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) in 44 patients by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

    Results: Fifty-nine patients with a mean age of 63 years were given treatment with intermittent intravenous regimens of cyclophosphamide and continuous corticosteroids, whereas 39 patients with a mean age of 58 years were given continuous oral treatment. Malignancy, mainly due to skin tumours, was more common in AAV than in the general population. The total IgG subclass distribution pattern was asymmetric. The response to PR3 was of IgG1, IgG3 and IgG4 isotypes, while IgG1 and IgG3 predominated in the response to MPO.

    Conclusion: The aberrant IgG subclass distribution pattern detected in the autoantibodies may be of importance in the pathogenesis of AAV.

  • 2.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Lönn, J
    School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro, Sweden.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Nayeri, Fariba
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Infectious Diseases. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Infectious Diseases.
    Brudin, Lars
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Andersson, B
    Hahn-Zoric, M
    Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Tillväxtfaktorer och inflammationsmarkörer vid kronisk njursvikt2013In: Njurmedicinskt vårmöte Jönköping 12-14 maj 2013, 2013Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 3.
    Enberg, Per
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Fridolin, Ivo
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia.
    Holmar, Jana
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Utilization of UV absorbance for estimation of phosphate elimination during hemodiafiltration2012In: Nephron. Clinical practice, ISSN 1660-8151, E-ISSN 2235-3186, Vol. 121, no 1-2, p. c1-c9Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Phosphate is an important factor in explaining the high progress of vascular calcification among dialysis patients. Today, phosphate concentration is measured in plasma on a regular basis. The aim of this study was to find out if it is possible to estimate total removed phosphate (TRp) in spent dialysate utilizing UV absorbance during hemodiafiltration. Methods: Eleven patients were monitored online with UV absorbance at 297 nm, three times during one week each (n = 33). Dialysate samples were taken at different times during treatment and from a collection tank to chemically determine phosphate concentrations. Two mathematical models (UVIND and UVGROUP) were tested to estimate TRp with supervision by UV absorbance and compared with TRp measured in the tank (reference). Results: High correlation between UV absorbance and phosphate concentration for each single patient and lower for the whole group together was found. TRp was (mean +/- SD) 30.7 +/- 7.3 mmol for the reference and 30.8 +/- 8.2 and 29.1 +/- 5.2 mmol for UVIND and UVGROUP, respectively (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrates a novel possibility to estimate TRp based on linear relationship between online monitoring of UV absorbance and concentration of phosphate in spent dialysate.

  • 4.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Polycystisk sjukdom - en ärftlig sjukdom med hopp om behandling2013In: NjurFunk, ISSN 0347-1365, no 2, p. 12-15Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 5.
    Fernström, Anders
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology.
    Giaever, Jan
    Karolinska University.
    Granroth, Barbara
    Sundsvall Hospital.
    Hylander, Britta
    Karolinska University.
    Jensen, Gert
    Sahlgrenska University.
    Christensson, Anders
    Malmo University Hospital.
    Wikstrom, Bjorn
    Akad University.
    Weiss, Lars
    Karlstad Hospital.
    Wrege, Ulf
    Gavle Cent Hospital.
    H Jacobson, Stefan
    Danderyd Hospital.
    Achievement of recommended treatment targets for bone and mineral metabolism in haemodialysis patients using paricalcitol: An observational study2011In: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, ISSN 0036-5599, Vol. 45, no 3, p. 196-205Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common problem among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on haemodialysis. This study was conducted to assess the use, effectiveness and safety of intravenous paricalcitol in haemodialysis patients with various degrees of SHPT. Material and methods. This observational, multicentre, prospective study was conducted in 14 Swedish dialysis centres from May 2007 to June 2008 and included 92 haemodialysis patients with a diagnosis of SHPT associated with CKD. The decision to initiate treatment with intravenous paricalcitol was made by the treating physician. No treatment algorithms were provided. Results. Mean patient age was 64 years. Of the 92 patients included, 74 had an intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) level of andgt; 300 pg/ml at baseline. Median iPTH was 584 pg/ml in patients with a baseline PTH of andgt; 300 pg/ml. During follow-up there was a decrease in iPTH to 323 pg/ml at 6 months (--45%, p andlt; 0.0001). In parallel, there was a small increase in serum calcium, but serum phosphorus and the calcium xx phosphorus product remained unchanged. Conclusions. This study showed that intravenous paricalcitol substantially and safely decreased iPTH in haemodialysis patients with a baseline iPTH above the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative recommended target range (150--300 pg/ml) and had minimal impact on serum minerals.

  • 6.
    Fernström, Anders
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Weiss, Lars
    Njurmedicinska kliniken, Centralsjukhuset, Karlstad.
    Hemodiafiltration - för och emot2013In: Vaskulär medicin, ISSN 2000-3188, Vol. 29, no 3, p. 142-144Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    ESHOL-studien är den första RCT som visat skillnad i mortalitet mellan två dialysmetoder. Studiens resultat styrks av de två post hoc-analyserna från CONTRAST-studien och den turkiska studien som båda visat ökad överlevnad i grupper med hög ultrafiltrerad volym. Resultatet torde innebära ökad användning av högvolyms OL-HDF-behandling vid de dialysenheter som har möjlighet att utföra detta.

  • 7.
    Haarhaus, Mathias
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Arnqvist, Hans
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cell Biology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Endocrinology.
    Magnusson, Per
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinical Chemistry. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Chemistry.
    Calcifying Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Express Different Bone Alkaline Phosphatase Isoforms, Including the Novel B1x Isoform2013In: Journal of Vascular Research, ISSN 1018-1172, E-ISSN 1423-0135, Vol. 50, no 2, p. 167-174Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Vascular calcification, causing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, is associated with hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD). In vitro, phosphate induces transdifferentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells to osteoblast-like cells that express alkaline phosphatase (ALP). In vivo, raised serum ALP activities are associated with increased mortality. A new bone ALP isoform (B1x) has been identified in serum from CKD patients. The present study investigated the different ALP isoforms in calcifying human aortic smooth muscle cells (HAoSMCs). Methods: HAoSMCs were cultured for 30 days in medium containing 5 or 10 mmol/l beta-glycerophosphate in the presence or absence of the ALP-specific inhibitor tetramisole. Results: All known bone-specific ALP (BALP) isoforms (B/I, B1x, B1 and B2) were identified in HAoSMCs. beta-Glycerophosphate stimulated calcification of HAoSMCs, which was associated with increased BALP isoforms B/I, B1x and B2. Tetramisole inhibited the beta-glycerophosphate-induced HAoSMC calcification, which was paralleled by the inhibition of the B1x and B/I, but not the other isoforms. Conclusions: HAoSMCs express the four known BALP isoforms. B/I, B1x and B2 could be essential for soft tissue calcification. B/I and B1x were more affected by tetramisole than the other isoforms, which suggests different biological functions during calcification of HAoSMCs.

  • 8.
    Hadimeri, Henrik
    et al.
    Kärnsjukhuset, Skövde, Sweden.
    Frisenette-Fich, Carsten
    Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Deurell, Sven-Ingemar
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Local Health Care Services in East Östergötland, Department of Internal Medicine in Norrköping.
    Svensson, Lars
    Höglandssjukhuset, Eksjö, Sweden.
    Carlsson-Bjering, Lena
    Höglandssjukhuset, Eksjö, Sweden.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Melander, Stefan
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Haarhaus, Mathias
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Andersson, Per-Olof
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Local Health Care Services in East Östergötland, Department of Internal Medicine in Norrköping.
    Cassel, Agneta
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Mauritz, Nils-Johan
    Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Ståhl-Nilsson, Agneta
    Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Wilske, Jan
    Värnamo Sjukhus, Sweden .
    Nordström, Kataryna
    Värnamo Sjukhus, Sweden .
    Oruda, Pavel
    Värnamo Sjukhus, Sweden .
    Eriksson, Marie
    Umeå University, Sweden .
    Inghilesi Larsson, Annelie
    Umeå University, Sweden .
    Stegmayr, Bernd
    Umeå University, Sweden .
    A fixed protocol for outpatient clinic routines in the care of patients with severe renal failure2013In: Renal failure, ISSN 0886-022X, E-ISSN 1525-6049, Vol. 35, no 6, p. 845-854Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND:

    The primary aim of this study was to assess whether a fixed protocol, using a specially trained team, for intermediate follow-up to fulfillment of guideline targets is non-inferior to conventional follow-up in the care of uraemic patients. A secondary aim was to investigate possible impact on patient outcome.

    METHODS:

    The cohort comprised 424 patients from seven centers. Inclusion criteria were either serum creatinine exceeding 200 µmol/l or calculated clearance below 30 ml/min, representing CKD 4 or 5a. Six centers followed a standardized protocol (group 1). One center provided controls (group 2). The study design was prospective and interventional. The variables measured were blood hemoglobin, bicarbonate, calcium, phosphate, intact parathyroid hormone, albumin, renal function variables, blood pressure and RAAS blockade. The number of patients achieving the set goals was analyzed as a time trend to determine if the intervention resulted in an improvement.

    RESULTS:

    At baseline, group 1 had significantly lower GFR and higher serum creatinine, calcium, phosphate, calcium × phosphate product and bicarbonate, lower mean arterial pressure (MAP), systolic blood pressures and less use of RAAS. During the intervention, group 1 improved in the direction of guidelines for blood hemoglobin, albumin, bicarbonate and MAP. Outcome of secondary endpoints gave a risk of death of 30% in both groups, while the risk of renal replacement therapy was higher in group 1.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    However, the time to renal replacement therapy was significantly shorter in the intervention group, indicating that other variables than guideline achievements are important for the patient.

  • 9.
    Holmar, Jana
    et al.
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia.
    Fridolin, Ivo
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Luman, Merike
    Estonian Medical Centre, Tallinn, Estonia.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Serum uric acid level and long term survival in dialysis patients2013In: 50th ERA-EDTA Congress, Istanbul, 2013, 2013Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 10.
    Hultgren, O
    et al.
    Klin Immunol Göteborg.
    Hahn-Zoric, M
    Klin Immunol Göteborg.
    Andersson, B
    Klin Immunol Göteborg.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Serum concentration of interleukin-18 is up-regulated in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis2007In: Autoimmunity, ISSN 0891-6934, E-ISSN 1607-842X, Vol. 40, no 7, p. 529-531Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    We investigated circulating interleukin-18 concentrations in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (ASV) and healthy control subjects, and included a group of hemodialysis patients, a patient group previously reported to show high IL-18 plasma levels. Anti-proteinase 3 (PR3) and anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) serum levels were also measured. Interestingly we found significantly increased serum IL-18 concentrations in ASV patients as compared to healthy controls, 437 vs. 185 pg/ml (p < 0.0001). The increase of IL-18 production was similar irrespective of presence of autoantibodies to PR3 or MPO. As expected the hemodialysis patients also showed significantly increased circulating IL-18 concentrations as compared to control subjects.

  • 11.
    Jerotskaja, Jana
    et al.
    Tallinn University Technology.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Nephrology UHL. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center.
    Fridolin, Ivo
    Tallinn University Technology.
    Lauri, Kai
    Tallinn University Technology.
    Luman, Merike
    North Estonia Medical Centre.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Optical Online Monitoring of Uric Acid Removal during Dialysis2010In: BLOOD PURIFICATION, ISSN 0253-5068, Vol. 29, no 1, p. 69-74Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study estimates the total removal of uric acid (TRUA) by online UV absorbance measurements in the spent dialysate in two different dialysis centers in Estonia and Sweden. Sixteen dialysis patients were included. All dialysate was collected that gave the reference for TRUA. Two regression models were investigated: one for each patient (UV1) and one for the entire material (UV2). TRUA from the three methods was in the same order but showed a statistically significant difference when the UV2 model was built on data from both centers together. TRUA, (n = 56) was (mean +/- SD, mu mol): 5,854 +/- 1,377 for reference, 6,117 +/- 1,795 for UV1 and 5,762 +/- 1,591 for UV2. Six patients were monitored 1 year after the first study session, using the same models as the previous year, still having a nonsignificant difference. The results show the possibility of estimating TRUA by using UV absorbance. The method appeared to be reliable also in long-term patient monitoring.

  • 12.
    Jia, Ting
    et al.
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Rashid Qureshi, Abdul
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Brandenburg, Vincent
    Aachen University Hospital, Germany .
    Ketteler, Markus
    Klinikum Coburg, Germany .
    Barany, Peter
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Heimburger, Olof
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Magnusson, Per
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinical Chemistry. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Chemistry.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Lindholm, Bengt
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Stenvinkel, Peter
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Larsson, Tobias E.
    Karolinska Institute, Sweden .
    Determinants of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Parathyroid Hormone Variability in Dialysis Patients2013In: American Journal of Nephrology, ISSN 0250-8095, E-ISSN 1421-9670, Vol. 37, no 5, p. 462-471Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background/Aims: Treatment strategies for abnormal mineral metabolism in chronic kidney disease are largely based on achieving target ranges of biomarkers that vary considerably over time, yet determinants of their variability are poorly defined. Methods: Observational study including 162 patients of three dialysis cohorts (peritoneal dialysis, n = 78; hemodialysis, n = 49; hemodiafiltration, n = 35). Clinical and biochemical determinants of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) variability were analyzed in the peritoneal dialysis cohort. All cohorts were used for comparison of PTH and FGF23 intra-subject variability (intra-class correlation), and their intra-subject variability in different modes of dialysis was explored. Results: High PTH variability was independently associated with lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and factors of lipid and glucose metabolism, whereas high FGF23 variability was mainly associated with lower baseline serum phosphorous. These results were consistent in multivariate and sensitivity analyses. The intra-subject variability of FGF23 was lower than for PTH irrespective of dialysis mode. Conclusions: Baseline vitamin D status and serum phosphorous are independent determinants of the longitudinal variation in PTH and FGF23, respectively. The clinical utility of FGF23 measurement remains unknown, yet it appears favorable based on its greater temporal stability than PTH in dialysis patients.

  • 13.
    Kloster Smerud, Hilde
    et al.
    Uppsala University.
    Barany, Peter
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Lindström, Karin
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology.
    Sandell, Anna
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Påhlsson, Peter
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cell Biology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Fellström, Bengt
    Uppsala University.
    New treatment for IgA nephropathy:  enteric budesonide targeted to the ileocecal region ameliorates proteinuria2011In: Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, ISSN 0931-0509, E-ISSN 1460-2385, Vol. 26, no 10, p. 3237-3241Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background. Systemic corticosteroid treatment has been shown to exert some protection against renal deterioration in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) but is not commonly recommended for long-term use due to the well-known systemic side effects. In this study, we investigated the efficacy and safety of a new enteric formulation of the locally acting glucocorticoid budesonide (Nefecon (R)), designed to release the active compound in the ileocecal region. The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of targeted release budesonide on albuminuria. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanMethods. Budesonide 8 mg/day was given to 16 patients with IgAN for 6 months, followed by a 3-month follow-up period. The efficacy was measured as change in 24-h urine albumin excretion, serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanResults. The median relative reduction in urinary albumin excretion was 23% during the treatment period (interquartile range: -0.36 to -0.04, P = 0.04) with pretreatment values ranging from 0.3 to 6 g/24 h (median: 1.5 g/24 h). The median reduction in urine albumin peaked at 40% (interquartile range: -0.58 to -0.15) 2 months after treatment discontinuation. Serum creatinine was reduced by 6% (interquartile range: -0.12 to -0.02; P = 0.003), and eGFR [Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD)] increased similar to 8% (interquartile range: 0.02-0.16, P = 0.003) during treatment. No major corticosteroid-related side effects were observed. less thanbrgreater than less thanbrgreater thanConclusions. In the present pilot study, enteric budesonide targeted to the ileocecal region had a significant effect on urine albumin excretion, accompanied by a minor reduction of serum creatinine and a modest increase of eGFR calculated by the MDRD equation, while eGFR calculated from Cockcroft-Gault equation and cystatin C was not changed. Enteric budesonide may represent a new treatment of IgAN warranting further investigation.

  • 14.
    Lindberg, Ulrika
    et al.
    Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
    Carlsson, Malin
    Lund University, Sweden.
    Löfdahl, Claes-Göran
    Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
    Segelmark, Mårten
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    BPI-ANCA and long-term prognosis among 46 adult CF patients: a prospective 10-year follow-up study2012In: Clinical & Developmental Immunology, ISSN 1740-2522, E-ISSN 1740-2530, no 370107Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction

    Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies specific for bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI-ANCA) are frequent in CF patients and mainly develop in response to infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is not known to what extent BPI-ANCA correlates to prognosis.

    Objectives.

    To evaluate the prognostic value of IgA-BPI-ANCA, measured at the beginning of the study, for transplantation-free survival.

    Methods.

    A cohort of 46 adult, nontransplanted CF patients was generated, 1995–1998, and characterized using Leeds criteria, lung function, and IgA-BPI-ANCA levels measured by ELISA. The cohort was followed until December 2009, using the combined endpoint of death or lung transplantation.

    Results.

    Lung function and IgA-BPI-ANCA, but not Leeds criteria, were significantly associated with adverse outcome. No patient with normal lung function at baseline reached endpoint. Within 10 years 8/11 with high BPI-ANCA reached an endpoint compared to 3/17 ANCA-negative patients. A similar result was seen within the Leeds I group where 7 out of 9 BPI-ANCA-positive patients reached endpoint, compared to none of the 5 patients without BPI-ANCA.

    Conclusions.

    IgA-BPI-ANCA is associated with adverse outcome among Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected CF patients, suggesting that BPI-ANCA is a biomarker of an unfavourable host-pathogen interaction

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  • 15.
    Lönn, Johanna
    et al.
    PEAS Institute, Linköping, Sweden.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Brudin, Lars
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Nayeri, Fariba
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Infectious Diseases. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Infectious Diseases.
    An antithrombin III product containing biologically active hepatocyte growth factor may be beneficial in depp ulcer infections2012In: Cytokine, ISSN 1043-4666, E-ISSN 1096-0023, Vol. 60, no 2, p. 478-486Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND:

    Widely studied for the past 20 years, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) has been identified as a regenerative marker and an important factor in the development and healing of injuries. Antithrombin III (AT III) is a protein in the blood stream with anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used as an adjuvant treatment along with antibiotics in severe sepsis.

    OBJECTIVE:

    To study the content and properties of HGF in plasma-derived AT III products, and the regenerative effect in severe deep ulcer infections.

    METHODS:

    Commercial AT III products were analyzed for the presence and biological activity of HGF. One AT III product containing biologically active HGF was used to treat 18 cases of critical, deep ulcer infections scheduled for major invasive intervention. The patients were followed up for 6-60 months.

    RESULTS:

    The AT III products contained HGF with different biological activity. No adverse reactions were observed after local administration of AT III during the study or follow-up period. In 16 of 18 cases no surgical intervention was needed within the first 6 month of inclusion.

    CONCLUSION:

    AT III products containing biologically active HGF may contribute to regeneration and healing in severe deep ulcer infections which do not respond adequately to different combinations of antibiotics alone.

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  • 16.
    Lönn, Johanna
    et al.
    PEAS Institut AB, Linköping, Sweden.
    Shahzad, Faisal
    PEAS Institut AB, Linköping, Sweden.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Bengtsson, Torbjörn
    Örebro University, Sweden.
    Almroth, Gabriel
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Nayeri, Fariba
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Infectious Diseases. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Infectious Diseases.
    High concentration but low biological activity of hepatocyte growth factor in patients with chronic renal failure2012In: Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, ISSN 2156-8456, E-ISSN 2156-8502, Vol. 3, no 4, p. 516-523Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a renotropic, an- tifibrotic and regenerative factor with cytoprotective effects that is produced by mesenchymal cells and shows high affinity to components of extra cellular matrix, such as heparan sulphate proteoglycan (HS- PG), in healthy. Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) suffer from a chronic inflammatory disorder. In order to assess the underlying mechanisms for de- velopment of CRF we aimed to assess the amounts and affinity of HGF in this patient group. ELISA, western blot and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) were used to study HGF in blood samples, as well as in isolated neutrophils, in CRF patients compared to healthy controls. Patients with CRF showed higher HGF levels in serum (P < 0.0001), but decreased af- finity to HSPG (P < 0.0001). Addition of protease in-hibitors decreased the difference between patients with CRF compared to healthy individuals. HGF with potent regenerative function during injury lacks af-finity to HSPG in patients with CRF that may depend on production of proteases from activated immune cells. This information might be used to highlight un-derlying mechanisms for chronicity and leading to new strategies for treatment of chronic injuries.

     

     

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  • 17.
    Osman, Abdimajid
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinical Chemistry. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Chemistry.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Frånlund, Ebba
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinical Chemistry. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Fernström, Anders
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Magnusson, Per
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Clinical Chemistry. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Clinical Chemistry.
    Exon resequencing of the gene encoding UCMA/GRP reveals a common carboxy-terminal 138Thr > Ser Polymorphism2013In: Clinical Laboratory, ISSN 1433-6510, Vol. 59, no 11-12, p. 1397-1401Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: The upper zone of growth plate and cartilage matrix-associated protein (UCMA), also called Gla-rich protein (GRP), is a novel protein found at sites af-fected by pathological calcifications.Methods: We performed a full exon resequencing on DNA samples from 17 chronic kid-ney disease (CKD) patients (stage 5) and compared the results with 121 healthy con-trols in a Swedish population.Results: A novel non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) causing a car-boxy-terminal amino acid exchange was found. This SNP involves an alteration of the last ACC codon for threonine in exon 5 (adjacent to the stop codon) to an AGC ser-ine codon (138Thr > Ser). Six controls and two CKD patients were heterozygous for the 138Thr > Ser polymorphism. Both patients had histories of vascular calcifica-tion; however, it is uncertain whether this SNP has any significance for the func-tional domains of the UCMA protein. In addition, a heterozygous transversion muta-tion was found in a patient at SNP rs4750328 (A/G) in intron 2, involving an ex-change of the ancestral A allele to a T base.Conclusions: The 138Thr > Ser polymorphism seems to be the only non-synonymous SNP found in the UCMA gene in a Swedish population.

  • 18.
    Segelmark, Mårten
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Palm, Fredrik
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Drug Research. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Vävnadshypoxi viktig faktor för uppkomst och progression av kronisk njursvikt2012In: Vaskulär medicin, ISSN 2000-3188, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 134-138Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [sv]

    Det grekiska ordet ischemi kan översättas med otillräcklig blodtillförsel, vilket vanligtvis resulterar i hypoxi i den påverkade vävnaden. Ischemins roll för uppkomst av vävnadskada vid sjukdomar i hjärta och hjärna är oomtvistlig. Begrepp som ischemisk hjärtsjukdom och ischemisk kardiomyo-pati är synnerligen väletablerade. Medan ischemins roll som en viktig orsak för uppkomsten av akut njursvikt är allmänt accepterad, så har vävnadshypoxi som mekanism för kronisk njursvikt ofta fått en undanskymd plats i läroböcker och översiktsartiklar. Nyare forskning talar dock för att vävnadshypoxi har en central plats i patogenesen för progress av kronisk njursvikt, oberoende av etiologin till den initiala njurskadan.

  • 19.
    Segelmark, Mårten
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Simonsen, Ole
    Skånes Universitetssjukhus, Lund.
    Ljungman, Susanne
    Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset, Göteborg .
    Hylander, Britta
    Karolinska universitetssjukhuset, Solna .
    Heimbürger, Olof
    Karolinska universitetssjukhuset, Huddinge.
    Johansson, Ann-Chatrine
    Skånes universitetssjukhus, Malmö.
    Malmsten, Gudrun
    Universitetssjukhuset, Örebro .
    Stegmayr, Berndt
    ­Norrlands universitetssjukhus, Umeå .
    Ojämn tillgång till vård i landet: Assisterad peritonealdialys erbjuds inte till alla som behöver det2012In: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 109, no 9-10, p. 452-453Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [sv]

    Assisterad peritonealdialys är i utvalda fall en utmärkt medicinsk behandling som dessutom ur ett samhällsperspektiv är kostnadseffektiv. I dag är det bostadsorten som avgör om patienten får behandlingen eller inte. Det borde vara självklart att alla patienter ska kunna få hjälp vid denna vårdform av den kommunala hemsjukvården.

  • 20.
    Tuyet Vuong, Mai
    et al.
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Gunnarsson, Iva
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Lundberg, Sigrid
    Karolinska University Hospital.
    Svenungsson, Elisabet
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Wramner, Lars
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Syvanen, Ann-Christine
    Uppsala University.
    Thi Do, Lieu
    Hanoi Med University.
    Jacobson, Stefan H.
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Padyukov, Leonid
    Karolinska Institutet.
    Genetic Risk Factors in Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy - No Support of an Overlap2010In: PLOS ONE, ISSN 1932-6203, Vol. 5, no 5Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and nephritis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are two common forms of glomerulonephritis in which genetic findings are of importance for disease development. We have recently reported an association of IgAN with variants of TGFB1. In several autoimmune diseases, particularly in SLE, IRF5, STAT4 genes and TRAF1-C5 locus have been shown to be important candidate genes. The aim of this study was to compare genetic variants from the TGFB1, IRF5, STAT4 genes and TRAF1-C5 locus with susceptibility to IgAN and lupus nephritis in two Swedish cohorts. Patients and Methods: We genotyped 13 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in four genetic loci in 1252 DNA samples from patients with biopsy proven IgAN or with SLE (with and without nephritis) and healthy age-and sex-matched controls from the same population in Sweden. Results: Genotype and allelic frequencies for SNPs from selected genes did not differ significantly between lupus nephritis patients and SLE patients without nephritis. In addition, haplotype analysis for seven selected SNPs did not reveal a difference for the SLE patient groups with and without nephritis. Moreover, none of these SPNs showed a significant difference between IgAN patients and healthy controls. IRF5 and STAT4 variants remained significantly different between SLE cases and healthy controls. In addition, the data did not show an association of TRAF1-C5 polymorphism with susceptibility to SLE in this Swedish population. Conclusion: Our data do not support an overlap in genetic susceptibility between patients with IgAN or SLE and reveal no specific importance of SLE associated SNPs for the presence of lupus nephritis.

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  • 21.
    Uhlin, Fredrik
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Holmar, Jana
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia .
    Yngman-Uhlin, Pia
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Fridolin, Ivo
    Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia .
    DIALYSDOSEN UPPSKATTAD MED NY MARKÖR - BETA 2-MIKROGLOBULIN (β2M)2012Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 22.
    Vuong, Mai
    et al.
    Karolinska Institute.
    Gunnarsson, Iva
    Karolinska Institute.
    Lundberg, Sigrid
    Karolinska Institute.
    Wramner, Lars
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Syvanen, Ann-Christine
    Uppsala University.
    Do, Lieu
    Hanoi Medical University.
    Jacobson, Stefan
    Karolinska Institute.
    Padyukov, Leonid
    Karolinska Institute.
    Genetic Study of IgA Nephropathy and Lupus Nephritis: No Overlap in Genetic Risk Factors in CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, vol 135, issue , pp S114-S1142010In: CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam , 2010, Vol. 135, p. S114-S114Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    n/a

  • 23.
    Yngman Uhlin, Pia
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Center, Department of Nephrology.
    Börjeson, Sussanne
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Oncology UHL.
    Edéll-Gustafsson, Ulla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Evaluation of an individual sleep intervention programme in people undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment2012In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 21, no 23-24, p. 3402-3417Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: This study aimed at evaluate effects of a individually designed nonpharmacological intervention on sleep, activity and fatigue in peritoneal dialysis (PD) by use of both actigraphy registration and self-assessed questionnaires.

    Design: A prospective multiple baseline single-case experimental design.

    Methods: Two women and seven men with sleep problems, 48-77 years, treated with PD participated in a 17-week study. Two interventions were separately implemented. First, a pressure relieving mattress and second, a four week individual sleep hygiene and sleep scheduling intervention. The two interventions were evaluated both objectively by actigraphy and subjectively by questionnaires.

    Results: Totally 315 sleep-wake cycles from nine individuals were evaluated. Of the nine measured outcome variables i.e. sleep onset latency, nocturnal sleep duration, numbers and duration of napping, movement and fragmentation index (MFI), number of steps, metabolic equivalent unit (METs), sleep efficiency and fatigue, three patients improved clinically significantly in five or more of the outcomes. The other six patients also showed improvements but to a lesser degree. Physical activity advice was the intervention that yielded most sleep improvements.

    Conclusions: This study shows that patients on peritoneal dialysis treatment have a wide variety of sleep problems and that an individual sleep hygiene and sleep scheduling program can be applied with clinically significant improvements even in this heterogeneous and frail patient group. The intervention should be easy to use in daily clinical routines.

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  • 24.
    Yngman-Uhlin, Pia
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Friedrichsen, Maria
    Linköping University, Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Division of Health, Activity and Care. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Local Health Care Services in East Östergötland, Department of LAH/Linnéa.
    Gustavsson, Maria
    Kalmar Regional Hospital.
    Fernström, Anders
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nephrology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medicine, Department of Nephrology UHL.
    Edéll-Gustafsson, Ulla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Circling around in tiredness: perspectives of patients on peritoneal dialysis2010In: Nephrology Nursing Journal : Journal of The American Nephrology Nurses Association, ISSN 1526-744X, E-ISSN 2163-5390, Vol. 37, no 4, p. 407-413Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The experience of tiredness linked to poor sleep in patients on peritoneal dialysis was explored using the qualitative method phenomenology. Eight women and six men in southeast Sweden were interviewed. The patients' descriptions were characterized by a circular structure "circling around in tiredness." This study illustrates the problems of tiredness and illuminates the need for healthcare professionals to assess the impact of tiredness and highlight the need for strategies to improve the patient's situation.

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