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  2. Ghrelin - Wikipedia

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    Ghrelin cells are found mainly in the stomach [24] and duodenum, but also in the jejunum, lungs, pancreatic islets, [25] gonads, adrenal cortex, placenta, and kidney. It has also been shown that ghrelin is produced locally in the brain. [26] Additionally, research suggests that ghrelin may be produced in the myocardium and have an 'autocrine ...

  3. Gastrointestinal hormone - Wikipedia

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    Ghrelin is a peptide hormone released from the stomach and liver and is often referred to as the "hunger hormone" since high levels of it are found in individuals that are fasting. Ghrelin agonistic treatments can be used to treat illnesses such as anorexia and loss of appetites in cancer patients.

  4. Glomerulonephritis - Wikipedia

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    Tubules also display the symptoms of a typical Type III hypersensitivity reaction, which causes the endothelial cells to proliferate, which can be seen under a light microscope with a PAS stain. [5] Prognosis follows the rule of thirds: one-third remain with MGN indefinitely, one-third remit, and one-third progress to end-stage kidney failure ...

  5. Nephritic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Hematuria (one of the symptoms of Nephritic syndrome. Historically, nephritic syndrome has been characterized by blood in the urine (), high blood pressure (hypertension), decreased urine output <400 ml/day (), red blood cell casts, pyuria, and mild to moderate proteinuria.

  6. Assessment of kidney function - Wikipedia

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    The severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is described by six stages; the most severe three are defined by the MDRD-eGFR value, and first three also depend on whether there is other evidence of kidney disease (e.g., proteinuria): 0) Normal kidney function – GFR above 90 (mL/min)/(1.73 m 2) and no proteinuria

  7. Interstitial nephritis - Wikipedia

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    In most cases of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, the function of the kidneys will return after the harmful drug is discontinued, or when the underlying disease is cured by treatment. If the illness is caused by an allergic reaction, a corticosteroid may speed the recovery kidney function; however, this is often not the case.