Moderate alcohol consumption increases insulin sensitivity and ADIPOQ expression in postmenopausal women: a randomised, crossover trial

Aims/hypothesis To determine whether 6 weeks of daily, moderate alcohol consumption increases expression of the gene encoding adiponectin (ADIPOQ) and plasma levels of the protein, and improves insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women. Methods In a randomised, open-label, crossover trial conducted in the Netherlands, 36 apparently healthy postmenopausal women who were habitual alcohol consumers, received 250 ml white wine (~25 g alcohol/day) or 250 ml of white grape juice (control) daily during dinner for 6 weeks. Randomisation to treatment allocation occurred according to BMI. Insulin sensitivity and ADIPOQ mRNA and plasma adiponectin levels were measured at the end of both periods. Insulin sensitivity was estimated using the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Levels of ADIPOQ mRNA in subcutaneous adipose tissue were determined by RT-PCR. Results All subjects completed the study. Six weeks of white wine consumption reduced fasting insulin (mean¿±¿SEM 40.0¿±¿3.4 vs 46.5¿±¿3.4 pmol/l; p

Leptin as an uremic toxin: Deleterious role of leptin in chronic kidney disease

International audienceWhite adipose tissue secretes a large variety of compounds named adipokines amongst which, leptin exhibits pleiotropic metabolic actions. Leptin is an anorexigenic hormone, secreted in proportion of fat mass, with additional effects on the regulation of inflammation, cardiovascular system, immunity, hematopoiesis and bone metabolism. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by an increase of plasma leptin concentration that may be explained by a lack of renal clearance. Hyperleptinemia plays a key role in the pathogenesis of complications associated with CKD such as cachexia, protein energy wasting, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular damages and bone complications. Leptin is also involved in the progression of renal disease through its pro-fibrotic and pro-hypertensive actions. Most of the adverse effects of leptin have been documented both experimentally and clinically. Leptin may therefore be considered as an uremic toxin in CKD. The aim of this review is to summarize the pathophysiological and clinical role of leptin in in vitro studies, experimental models, as well as in patients suffering from CKD

Nutritional care and clinical improvement in a renal ward: a pilot multimodal approach

International audienceMalnutrition is an independent factor associated with morbi-mortality in chronic kidney disease. It is particularly common and may increase during hospitalization. OBJECTIVES: To measure nutritional and physical performance evolution as well as patients' physical autonomy during a hospitalization in a university hospital renal ward. Treatments were adjusted according to different diagnoses (nutritional care, body composition, physical activity) along with a multidisciplinary approach. In this way, it can show the impact of this care on nutritional status of the patient. DESIGN: Regardless of their nutritional status and kidney disease (acute or chronic kidney disease, chronic hemodialysis), patients were included at day 0, within 2 days from admission; nutritional interventions and measurements were assessed on day 7, day 14 and day 21. The study was run from December 2011 till June 2012, and 48 patients were included. RESULTS: On admission, patients had a low energy intake (20.9+/-8.6 kcal/kg/day). This intake was improved by means of a dietetic intervention (28.1+/-6.5 kcal/kg/day after two weeks of hospitalization, 29+/-6.1 kcal/kg/day after three weeks and 29+/-8.4 kcal/kg/day after four weeks). Seventy-three percent of the hospitalized patients were malnourished, among them 91% had a decreased serum albumin (26.8+/-6.6 g/L). Weight and muscle mass (measured by impedancemetry) were maintained, prealbumin increased by 16.5 mg/L after two weeks (n=48; P=0.61), 27.8 mg/L after three weeks (n=31; P=0.018), 52.3 mg/L after four weeks (n=13; P=0.002) and albuminemia by 1.8 g/L (n=13 patients monitoring four weeks; P=0.13). Both physical autonomy (assessed with Test moteur minimum) and muscle strength (Hand Grip Test) were significantly improved. CONCLUSION: A systematic screening of wasting and a multidisciplinary care improved nutritional status and physical ability of patients hospitalized in a renal ward

Effectiveness of IHD with Adsorptive PMMA Membrane in Myeloma Cast Nephropathy: A Cohort Study

International audienceBackground: In patients with cast nephropathy and acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis, the reduction of serum free light chains (FLC) using chemotherapy and intensive hemodialysis (IHD) with a high cut-off filter may improve renal and patient outcomes. We evaluated the effectiveness of a combination of chemotherapy and IHD with an adsorbent polymethylmethacrylate membrane (IHD-PMMA) on renal recovery and survival. Methods: A single-center retrospective cohort-study was conducted. Between 2007 and 2014, patients with dialysis-dependent acute cast nephropathy treated with chemotherapy and IHD-PMMA were included. Patients had six 6-h hemodialysis sessions a week, until pre-dialysis serum FLC fell below 200 mg/L, for a maximum of 3 weeks. Primary outcomes were renal recovery, defined as dialysis independence, and survival. Results: Seventeen patients were included, all with stage 3 AKI. All received chemotherapy, mostly based on bortezomib and steroids (88%). Twelve patients (71%) achieved renal recovery, usually within 60 days (92%). At 3 months, the overall hematological response rate was 57%; hematological response was maintained for at least 2 years in 86% of responders. At 6, 12, and 24 months, 76, 75, and 62% of patients were alive, respectively. Higher reduction in involved FLC by day 12 (p = 0.022) and day 21 (p = 0.003) was associated with renal recovery. Patients with FLC reduction rate \textgreater 50% by day 21 experienced a lower mortality (hazard ratio 0.10, 95% CI 0.02-0.63). Conclusion: In patients with dialysis-dependent myeloma cast nephropathy, early FLC removal by IHD-PMMA combined with chemotherapy was associated with high rates of renal recovery and survival. (C) 2017 S. Karger AG, Base

Pregnancies in hemodialysis and in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease : epidemiology, management and prognosis

International audiencePregnancy in patients presenting end-stage renal disease is rare and there are currently no recommendations for the management of these patients. In hemodialysis patients, reduced fertility and medical reluctance limit the frequency of pregnancies. Although the prognosis has significantly improved, a significant risk for unfavorable maternal (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia) and fetal (pre-term birth, intrauterine growth restriction, still death) outcome still remains. Increasing dialysis dose with the initiation of daily dialysis sessions, early adaptation of medications to limit teratogenicity and management of chronic kidney disease complications (anemia, hypertension) are required. A tight coordination between nephrologists and obstetricians remains the central pillar of the care. In peritoneal dialysis, pregnancy is also possible with modification of the exchange protocol and reducing volumes

Chronic lyme borreliosis associated with minimal change glomerular disease: a case report

Background: There are only few cases of renal pathology induced by Lyme borreliosis in the literature, as this damage is rare and uncommon in humans. This patient is the first case of minimal change glomerular disease associated with chronic Lyme borreliosis.Case presentation: A 65-year-old Caucasian woman was admitted for an acute edematous syndrome related to a nephrotic syndrome. Clinical examination revealed violaceous skin lesions of the right calf and the gluteal region that occurred 2 years ago. Serological tests were positive for Lyme borreliosis and skin biopsy revealed lesions of chronic atrophic acrodermatitis. Renal biopsy showed minimal change glomerular disease. The skin lesions and the nephrotic syndrome resolved with a sequential treatment with first ceftriaxone and then corticosteroids.Conclusion: We report here the first case of minimal change disease associated with Lyme borreliosis. The pathogenesis of minimal change disease in the setting of Lyme disease is discussed but the association of Lyme and minimal change disease may imply a synergistic effect of phenotypic and bacterial factors. Regression of proteinuria after a sequential treatment with ceftriaxone and corticosteroids seems to strengthen this conceivable association

Use of rituximab as an induction therapy in anti-glomerular basement-membrane disease

Abstract Background Anti-glomerular basement-membrane (anti-GBM) disease (or Goodpasture disease) is characterized by severe kidney and lung involvement. Prognoses have improved with treatments that combine plasma exchange and immunosuppressive drugs. However, patients with severe renal involvement can have poor renal outcomes and cyclophosphamide can cause significant complications. Anti-GBM antibodies have a direct pathogenic effect on the disease: thus, therapeutics that can decrease their production, such as rituximab, could be a good alternative. Methods The medical files of five patients that had received rituximab as a first-line therapy (instead of cyclophosphamide), plus plasma exchange and steroids, were reviewed. All patients had severe disease manifestations. Results Four patients required dialysis at diagnosis and remained dialysis-dependent over the mean follow-up of 15 months. Three patients had pulmonary involvement, but recovered even though mechanical ventilation was required. Anti-GBM antibodies became rapidly undetectable in all patients. One infectious and two hematological complications were observed. Conclusions We report the outcomes of five patients with Goodpasture disease and treated with rituximab as a first-line treatment. This strategy was effective at treating pulmonary manifestations and was associated with a good biological response with no major serious adverse events. However, renal outcomes were not significantly improved