• 핵의학기술
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2021

신사구체여과율(glomerular filtration rate, GFR)은 신장 질환의 진단, 치료 및 추적 관찰에 중요한 지표이며, 건강인에서도 약제사용, 신장이식 공여자의 신장 평가 등에 사용된다. GFR 검사의 표준방법은 외인성 표지자인 이눌린(inulin)을 연속 주입하여 측정하는 방법이나, 시간이 많이 소요되고 검사 방법이 복잡하기 때문에, 혈청 크레아티닌 농도로 계산한 추정사구체여과율(estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR)을 대신 사용한다. 그러나 크레아티닌은 연령, 성별, 근육량 등에 영향을 받는 것으로 알려져 있으며, 현재 많이 사용되는 추정사구체여과율 공식에는 성인의 경우 Cockroft-Gault 공식, Modification of Diet in Renal Disease(MDRD) 공식, Chronic kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) 공식 등이 있고, 소아의 경우 Schwartz 공식을 사용하고 있다. ^99mTC diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid(^99mTc-DTPA)를 사용한 신사구체여과율(glomerular filtration rate, GFR) 측정은 이눌린을 대체 할 수 있어 현재 사용되고 있다. 이에 ^99mTc-DTPA를 이용하여 측정한 신사구체 여과율과 CKD-EPI 공식을 이용한 추정사구체여과율을 비교하여 보았다. 서울 아산병원을 내원한 신장이식 공여자 200명(남성 96명, 여성 104명, 47.3세±12.7)을 대상으로 ^99mTc-DTPA(0.5 mCi, 18.5 MBq)를 정맥투여 하고 획득된 plasma(Two-plasma-sample-method, TPSM)를 계측하여 신사구체여과율(glomerular filtration rate, GFR)을 측정하였다. 혈청 크레아티닌 농도를 근거로 chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) 공식을 이용하여, 추정사구체여과율(estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR)을 도출하였다. 신장이식 공여자 200명(남성 96명, 여성 104명, 47.3세±12.7)을 대상으로 ^99mTc-DTPA를 사용하여 측정된 신사구체여과율 평균값은 97.27±19.46 (GFR, ml/min/1.73m²)이고 CKD-EPI 공식을 이용한 추정사구체여과율 (estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR) 평균값은 96.84±17.74(CKD-EPI, ml/min/1.73m²), 혈청 크레아타닌의 농도는 0.84±0.39 (mg/dL)이다. 혈청 크레아티닌 근거 추정사구체여과율에 대한 ^99mTc-DTPA 신사구체여과율의 회귀식은 Y= 0.5073X + 48.186, 상관계수는 0.698이었다.(P<0.01)혈청 크레아티닌 근거 추정사구체여과율에 대한 ^99mTc-DTPA 신사구체여과율의 Difference(%)는 1.52±18.28 이었다. ^99mTC-DTPA를 이용해서 측정된 신사구체여과율과 혈청 크레아티닌 농도에 기반하여 도출된 추정사구체여과율에 대한 상관계수는 0.698로 중등도 정도의 상관성을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 추정사구체여과율은 연령, 성별, 근육 양 등 신장 외적인 요소에 영향을 받고 신장질환자를 대상으로 만든 공식을 사용하는 원인에 기인하는 것으로 추정된다. 신장 질환의 진단, 치료 및 추적 관찰, 신장이식 공여자의 신장 평가 등에 사용되는 신사구체여과율 측정에 ^99mTc-DTPA를 사용함으로써 신뢰성 있는 결과를 임상에 제공할 수 있다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2024

본 연구는 대한민국 성인을 대상으로 대사증후군(metabolic syndrome, MetS) 유·무에 따른 빈혈과 추정 사구체여과율(estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR) 및 요 미세 알부민/크레아티닌 비율(urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio, uACR)의 관련성을 평가하기 위하여 2012년 국민건강 영양조사(KNHNES V-3) 자료를 활용하여 20세 이상 성인 4,943명을 대상으로 데이터를 분석하였다. 본 연구에서 몇 가지 중요한 발견이 있었다. 첫째, 비 MetS 그룹에서는 정상군(eGFR≥60 mL/min/1.73 m² 및 uACR<30 mg/g)의 빈혈(남성, 헤모글로빈[hemoglobin, Hb]<13 g/dL; 여성, Hb<12 g/dL)의 발생률에 비하여 감소된 eGFR 그룹(eGFR<60 mL/min/1.73 m²; odds ratio [OR], 3.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.90~7.00) 및 감소된 eGFR+증가된 uACR 그룹(eGFR<60 mL/min/1.73 m² 및 uACR≥30 mg/g, OR, 6.00; 95% CI, 2.61~13.80)의 빈혈 발생률이 높았다. 둘째, MetS 그룹에서는 정상군에 비하여 증가된 uACR 그룹(OR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.11~4.27), 감소된 eGFR 그룹(OR, 3.73; 95% CI, 1.09~12.75) 및 감소된 eGFR+증가된 uACR 그룹(OR, 18.17; 95% CI, 6.16~53.63)의 빈혈 발생률이 높았다. 결론적으로, 비 MetS 그룹에서는 빈혈은 eGFR의 감소와 관련이 있었고, MetS 그룹에서는 빈혈은 eGFR 감소 및 uACR 증가와 관련이 있었다. 추가적으로, 비 MetS 그룹과 MetS 그룹 모두에서 eGFR의 감소 및 uACR의 증가가 동시에 나타날 때 빈혈의 발생률이 크게 증가하였다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.103-112
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• 2012

Performance of coronary angiography for exact diagnosis and treatments of cardiovascular disease have been increased recently and it also brings increase of the contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) referred from increasing use of radiological contrast agents. The variation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is an indicator of CIN, which is known to increase when renal function is decreased. Therefore, this study was to evaluate the affecting factors including concomitant drug on variation of eGFR of patients who underwent coronary angiography according to the conditions of renal function. Medical records of 66 patients were evaluated retrospectively and the patients underwent coronary angiography or angioplasty with nonionic and isotonic contrast media (iodixanol) at Chungnam national university hospital from 1 Jan 2008 to 30 Jul 2010. Patients group was divided into 2 groups; the patients in stages 3-4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the patients in stage 2 CKD. Each group was researched about the effect of concomitant drug and clinical characteristics on eGFR variation. The change of eGFR was compared among baseline and 2 or 3 day after coronary angiography. In results, the eGFR variation in group over age 75 was significantly decreased after radiological contrast agents exposure (p $$\leq_-$$ 0.05). The eGFR variation in anemia was significantly decreased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stage 2 CKD (p > 0.05). The eGFR variation in group under $HbA_{1c}$ 6.5% was significantly decreased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stages 3-4 CKD (p $$\leq_-$$ 0.05). The eGFR variation by taking statins, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and nitroglycerin was increased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stage 2 CKD (p $$\leq_-$$ 0.05). The eGFR variation by using of diuretics was significantly decreased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stages 3-4 CKD (p $$\leq_-$$ 0.05). The eGFR variation by taking statins, nitroglylcerin was increased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stages 3-4 CKD(p > 0.05). The eGFR variation in group over contrast dosage 150 ml was significantly decreased after radiological contrast agents exposure in stages 3-4 CKD (p $$\leq_-$$ 0.05). Therefore, when undergoing coronary angiography, contrast dosage should be minimized less than 150 ml, and diuretics should be restricted as possible in stages 3-4 CKD. Patients over age 75 require special attention to prevent CIN, and if patients undergo coronary angiography in stages 3-4 CKD, $HbA_{1c}$ is also requried to maintain below 6.5% to prevent CIN.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.58.1-58.11
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• 2020

Background: Quantitative evaluation of renal cortical echogenicity (RCE) has been tried and developed in human and veterinary medicine. Objectives: The objective of this study was to propose a method for evaluating RCE quantitatively and intuitively, and to determine associations between ultrasonographic renal structural distinction and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in canine chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: Data were collected on 63 dogs, including 27 with normal kidney function and 36 CKD patients. Symmetric dimethylarginine and creatinine concentrations were measured for calculating eGFR. RCE was evaluated as 3 grades on ultrasonography images according to the distinction between the renal cortex and outer medulla. The RCE grade of each kidney was measured. Results: There was a significant difference in eGFR between the group normal and CKD (p < 0.001). As mean of RCE grades (the mean values of each right and left kidney's RCE grade) increases, the proportion of group CKD among the patients in each grade increases (p < 0.001). Also, severity of RCE (classified as "high" if any right or left kidney evaluated as RCE grade 3, "low" otherwise) and eGFR is good indicator for predicting group CKD (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The degree of distinction between the renal cortex and the outer medulla is closely related to renal function including eGFR and the RCE grade defined in this study can be used as a method of objectively evaluating RCE.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.32-40
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• 2021

본 연구는 한국 성인에서 고혈압(HTN), 추정사구체여과율(eGFR) 및 소변미세알부민/크레아티닌 비율(ACR)과의 연관성을 평가하기 위한 연구이다. 제 6차 국민건강영양조사(2013~2014)에서 20세 이상 8,922명(남자 3,941명, 여자 4,981명)을 대상으로 관련변수를 보정한 후, 신기능저하(eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 ㎡) 및 알부민뇨(ACR ≥30 mg/g)에 따른 고혈압의 위험률을 분석하였다. 남자의 경우 HTN [수축기 혈압(SBP) ≥140 mmHg, 이완기 혈압(DBP) ≥90 mmHg 또는 HTN 약물 사용]의 위험비(ORs)가 정상 그룹(eGFR ≥60 mL/min /1.73 ㎡ 및 ACR <30 mg/g)에 비하여 저하된 eGFR 그룹(eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 ㎡, 1.98; 95% CI, 1.21~3.24), ACR 상승 그룹(ACR ≥30 mg/g, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.54~2.69), eGFR이 감소하고 ACR이 증가된 그룹(eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 ㎡ 및 ACR ≥30 mg/g, 6.03; 95% CI, 2.82~12.92)에서 유의하게 높았다. 여자에서 HTN의 위험률은 정상 그룹보다 eGFR 저하 그룹(2.29, 95% CI, 1.27~4.13), ACR 상승 그룹(2.22, 95% CI, 1.68~2.94)과 eGFR이 저하되고 ACR이 증가된 그룹(10.77, 95% CI, 3.89~29.82)에서 유의하게 높았다. 결과적으로 HTN은 한국 성인에서 eGFR 저하, ACR 상승과 관련이 있으며, eGFR 저하와 ACR 상승이 동시에 발생했을 때 HTN의 유병률이 크게 증가했다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.145-154
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• 2019

본 연구는 대한민국 성인에서 eGFR 및 uACR과 Ferritin의 관련성에 대한 연구이다. 2012년 국민건강영양조사자료에서 20세 이상의 4,948명을 대상으로 관련변수를 보정한 후, 만성신장질환(CKD, eGFR<$60mL/min/1.73m^2$) 및 알부민뇨($uACR{\geq}30mg/g$)에 따른 페리틴 수준을 분석하였다. 만성신장질환군의 ferritin 수준($M{\pm}SE$) [$103.04{\pm}6.59mL/min/1.73m^2$; 95% confidence interval (CI), 90.12~115.96]은 정상군($84.87{\pm}1.16mL/min/1.73m^2$; 95% CI, 82.59~87.14)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P=0.007). 그러나 정상군($82.72{\pm}4.09mg/g$; 95% CI, 74.71~90.73)과 알부빈뇨군($82.72{\pm}4.09mg/g$; 95% CI, 74.71~90.73)의 ferritin 수준은 유의한 차이가 없었다(P=0.487). 결과적으로, 대한민국 성인에서 만성신장질환과 ferritin수준은 양의 상관관계가 있었지만, 알부빈뇨에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.90-97
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• 2015

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) can cause serious adverse effects. To reduce the occurrence of CIN related computed tomography (CT) in emergency patients, we assessed the respective roles of serum creatinine (SCr) alone and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as an early predictor for CIN related CT. Methods: For patients with SCr <1.5 mg/dL who underwent CT in emergency department (ED) between September 2012 and October 2013, we assessed the prevalence of CIN and its adverse effects. The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study (MDRD) and Cockcroft-Gault (CG) formula was used for the calculation of eGFR. Practical calculation was performed by electronic medical record (EMR) system for MDRD and internet calculating service for CG. And we investigated the prevalence of CIN in eGFR $<60mL/min/1.73m^2$ before CT. Results: A total of 1,555 patients were enrolled. The prevalence of CIN after CT was 4.6% and it showed correlation with renal deterioration, increased in-hospital mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. Despite baseline SCr <1.5 mg/dL, among enrolled patients, 11.3% as MDRD equation and 29.5% as CG formula were $<60mL/min/1.73m^2$ and in this condition, the prevalence of CIN was significantly high (odds ratio was 2.87 [1.64-5.02] as MDRD equation and 2.03 [1.26-3.29] as CG formula). Conclusion: Just SCr <1.5mg/dL was not appropriate to recognize preexisting renal insufficiency, but eGFR using MDRD equation was useful in predicting the risk of CIN related CT in ED. Using EMR, calculation of eGFR can be easier and more convenient.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2017

Purpose: Renal ultrasonography has been widely used in children with renal disease. However, the relationship of renal echogenicity with renal pathology and function in children is not well known. Method: Ultrasound examination was performed in 75 patients undergoing renal biopsy for suspected renal disease in Konkuk University Medical Center from August 2005 to November 2015. We compared renal echogenicity to pathologic findings and renal function. Renal echogenicity was scored as 0 to 2 by comparing adjacent liver echogenicity. Three histologic characteristics were evaluated: glomerular changes, interstitial infiltration or fibrosis, and tubular atrophy. These were graded as 0 to 3, according to increasing severity. Laboratory results included urine albumin excretion and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Results: Among pathologic findings, renal echogenicity revealed a positive correlation with interstitial infiltration or fibrosis (r=0.259, P=0.025), and with tubular atrophy (r=0.268, P=0.02). Renal echogenicity and glomerular changes were not correlated. Renal echogenicity showed a positive correlation with microalbuminuria (r=0.283, P=0.014), but a negative correlation with eGFR (r=-0.352, P=0.002). Conclusion: Increased renal echogenicity suggested severe interstitial infiltration or fibrosis and tubular atrophy among the pathologic findings. Moreover, increased echogenicity is correlated with increased urine albumin excretion and decreased eGFR. Echogenicity on ultrasonography is useful for determining the status of renal pathology and function.

• Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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• 제35권
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• pp.22.1-22.9
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• 2023

Background: Shift work increases the risk of chronic diseases, including metabolic diseases. However, studies on the relationship between shift work and renal function are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between shift work and a decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Methods: Data were evaluated for 1,324,930 workers who visited the Korean Medical Institute from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 and underwent a health checkup. Daytime workers were randomly extracted at a ratio of 1:4 after matching for age and sex. In total, 18,190 workers aged over 40 years were included in the analyses; these included 3,638 shift workers and 14,552 daytime workers. Participants were categorized into the shift work group when they underwent a specific health checkup for night shift work or indicated that they were shift workers in the questionnaire. The odds ratio was calculated using a conditional logistic regression to investigate the relevance of shift work for changes in GFR. Results: 35 workers in the shift group and 54 in the daytime group exhibited an estimated GFR (eGFR) value of < 60 mL/min/1.73m² (p < 0.01). The difference in eGFR values between two checkups differed significantly depending on the type of work (p < 0.01); the difference in the shift work group (-9.64 mL/min/1.73 m²) was larger than that in the daytime work group (-7.45 mL/min/1.73 m²). The odds ratio for eGFR reduction to < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² in the shift group versus the daytime group was 4.07 (95% confidence interval: 2.54-6.52), which was statistically significant. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that eGFR decreases by a significantly larger value in shift workers than in daytime workers; thus, shift work could be a contributing factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Further prospective studies are necessary to validate this finding and identify measures to prevent CKD in shift workers.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2022

We investigated the safety and efficacy of pemetrexed monotherapy in patients with lung adenocarcinoma and various renal conditions, including chronic kidney disease. We also analyzed whether baseline renal function affected progression-free survival (PFS). We retrospectively analyzed 71 patients who received maintenance-and second-line pemetrexed monotherapy. Patients were divided into two groups according to estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR): fair eGFR (>60 mL/min/1.73 m²) and lower eGFR (59 mL/min/1.73 m² or less). The safety and efficacy were evaluated for each group. Median ages were 73.2 years in the lower eGFR group (n=28) and 64.5 years in the fair eGFR group (n=43). Patients with a lower eGFR achieved a median PFS of 4.7 months, while the median PFS for patients with a fair eGFR was 2.7 months. The difference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P=0.075). Both groups showed treatment-related low-grade hematological and non-hematological adverse events. Pemetrexed monotherapy is safe and effective in patients with lung adenocarcinoma with a lower eGFR.