Background. During the last decade, vitamin D status was a major concern in the health and
biomedical fields. This study assessed the level of awareness and knowledge regarding …

Background The COVID-19 global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 infection, warranted attention for whether it has unique manifestations in …

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 …

Methods. All babies who were born with NTDs at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAUH),
Jeddah, KSA between 1997 and 2005 were included in the study. The incidence of NTDs …

Background: Urolithiasis is the most common urological problem worldwide. It is a recurrent
multifactorial problem that is caused by the interaction of several environmental and genetic …

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been associated with high morbidity and mortality
rates among critically ill children. Cystatin C is a protease inhibitor, and studies have shown …

Whether the underlying mutations are homozygous, heterozygous, or co-inherited with
other hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disease is known to afflict the kidneys, leading to the …

Background Approximately 50% of children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS)
will suffer from frequent relapses or steroid dependency, prompting the use of so-called …

Background Congenital and infantile nephrotic syndrome (CNS and INS) are rare inherited
defects in glomerular filtration involving a variety of gene mutations. This study aimed to …

Objectives: To record pediatric end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients’ quality of life (QOL)
in relation to peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD). Chronic kidney disease is a …