World Journal of Nephrology and Urology

wjnu_120ISSN 1927-1239 print
ISSN 1927-1247 online
Journal Access: Open Access, Semiannually
Publisher: Elmer Press Inc
Journal scope: World Journal of Nephrology and Urology (WJNU) is an international, peer-reviewed journal, publishing original contributions describing basic research and clinical investigation of nephrology and urology, on the cellular, molecular, prevention, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis aspects.
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Featured Article  

The Impact of Sociodemographic and Psychological Variables on Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Disease: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Study in Greece
Renal failure is a chronic disease that can have serious effects on patients’ quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of QoL to sociodemographic variables (gender, age, education, marital status) as well as clinical variables (self-reported mental health, depression and anxiety) in end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD). For this purpose, measures assessing QoL as well as mental health were used. A total of 144 in-centre haemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/PD) patients were administered the WHOQOL-BREF, GHQ-28, CES-D and STAI questionnaires. Full Text

Current Issue  

Vol. 1, No. 4-5, Oct 2012

Table of Contents

Original Article

The Impact of Sociodemographic and Psychological Variables on Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Disease: Findings of a Cross-Sectional Study in Greece Abstract HTML PDF
Paraskevi A. Theofilou 101-106
Clinical Profile of Diabetic Nephropathy and Correlation With Intrarenal Resistivity Index by Duplex Ultrasonography Abstract HTML PDF
Tushar P Raut, Tushar B Patil, Rajashree S Khot, Kiran M Sargar, Mangesh B Patil, Yogendra V Bansod 107-114

Case Report

Atheroembolic Renal Disease and Anticoagulants use: A Case Report and Literature Review Abstract HTML PDF
Umabala Pasupala, Mihail Soare, Sandy Dianne, Rute Paixao, Beth Fromkin, Mariana Berho, Mauro Braun 115-117
A Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ureter Abstract HTML PDF
Omer A Raheem, Emam Elmusharaf, Rowan G Casey, Ted McDermott 118-120
Cutaneous Metastases From Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis: A Case Report Abstract HTML PDF
Mitsuru Komeya, Tamami Sahoda, Shinpei Sugiura, Takuto Sawada, Kazuo Kitami, Youichi Iemoto 121-124
Periprostatic Haematoma After Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Biopsy - The Importance of Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Case Report Abstract HTML PDF
Michal Sut, Asheesh Kaul, Christopher Jacobs, Ramsay Bowden, Muhammad Shaikh, Aasem Chaudry 125-126
Two Male Siblings With Alport Syndrome Abstract HTML PDF
Anggoro B. Hartopo, Iri Kuswadi, Hartono Hartono 127-129

Letter to the Editor

Fenofibrate-Associated Creatinine Increase: A Case for More Prospective Studies Abstract HTML PDF
Vusimuzu Ncube, Bryan Starkey, Tim Wang 130-131



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