Background Researchers have suggested models to predict the risk of postoperative AKI
(PO-AKI), but an externally validated risk index that can be practically implemented before …

Nowadays, viruses of foodborne origin such as norovirus and hepatitis A are considered
major causes of foodborne gastrointestinal illness with widespread distribution worldwide. A …

As adulteration of foodstuffs with Sudan dye, especially paprika-and chilli-containing
products, has been reported with some frequency, this issue has become one focal point for …

Data regarding kidney transplantation (KT) and dialysis outcomes are rare in Asian
populations. In the present study, we evaluated the clinical outcomes associated with KT …

Modified QuEChERS and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC and GC-MS/MS)
technology were used to sequentially analyze pesticides, veterinary drugs, and mycotoxins …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated uremia aggravates—and is aggravated by—gut
dysbiosis. However, the correlation between CKD severity and gut microbiota and/or their …

This study aims to compare the classification performance of statistical models on highly
imbalanced kidney data. The health examination cohort database provided by the National …

Mycotoxins are toxic substances naturally produced by various fungi, and these compounds
not only inflict economic damage, but also pose risks to human and animal health. The goal …

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) involves repeated events of gross haematuria with
concurrent upper airway infections. The mucosal immune system, especially the tonsil, is …

Background Weights assigned to comorbidities to predict mortality may vary based on the
type of index disease and advances in the management of comorbidities. We aimed to …