Vitamin D concentrations and their relationship with iron parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease / Concentrações de vitamina D e sua relação com parâmetros de ferro em pacientes com doença renal crônica

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between calcidiol (25(OH)D3) concentrations and iron parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study. The sample consisted of 86 adult patients of both sexes undergoing dialysis. 25(OH)D3 concentrations were determined by chemiluminescence; food consumption was assessed using 24-hour recalls, and the serum levels of hemoglobin, iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation were assessed. Data analysis was performed using the program Stata, with a significance level of p<0.05. Results The results pointed to 25(OH)D3 concentrations compatible with sufficiency, iron levels consistent with normality, and ferritin and transferrin saturation above the reference values. The consumption of carbohydrates and lipids was higher in females. There was no relationship between the adequacy of 25(OH)D3 and the presence of anemia and iron parameters. Conclusion Considering that the mean serum levels of iron and 25(OH)D3 were adequate, it is suggested that resistance to erythropoietin and the inflammatory process may have contributed to the percentage of anemic individuals found in the study.

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar a relação entre as concentrações de calcidiol (25(OH)D3) e os parâmetros de ferro em pacientes com doença renal crônica. Métodos É um estudo transversal, descritivo e quantitativo. A amostra foi composta por 86 pacientes, adultos, de ambos os sexos, em terapia dialítica. As concentrações de 25(OH)D3 foram determinadas pelo método de quimioluminescência; o consumo alimentar foi avaliado pela aplicação de Recordatórios de 24 horas e foram avaliados os níveis séricos de hemoglobina, ferro, ferritina e saturação de transferrina. A análise dos dados foi realizada no programa Stata, com nível de significância p<0.05. Resultados Os resultados apontaram para concentrações de 25(OH)D3 compatíveis com suficiência, níveis de ferro compatíveis com a normalidade e ferritina e saturação de transferrina superiores à referência. O consumo de carboidratos e lipídios foi superior no sexo feminino. Não foi verificada relação entre a adequação de 25(OH)D3 e a presença de anemia e parâmetros de ferro. Conclusão Tendo em vista que os níveis médios séricos de ferro e 25(OH)D3 estavam adequados, sugere-se que a resistência à eritropoietina e o processo inflamatório podem ter contribuído para o percentual de anêmicos constatado no estudo.

Aportes de la biotecnología al diagnóstico y tratamiento de la enfermedad renal crónica y comorbilidades frecuentes / Biotechnology contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease and frequent comorbidities

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo revisar las contribuciones de la biotecnología, en relación con el tratamiento, diagnóstico y la monitorización de la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) y sus comorbilidades más frecuentes, especialmente la anemia. En relación con los tratamientos, enfocamos el desarrollo de productos biofarmacéuticos como los agentes estimulantes de la eritropoyesis (ESA), que fueron los primeros biofármacos utilizados para el tratamiento de la anemia asociada a la ERC; analizamos sus características y utilización actual después de varios años de experiencia clínica, así como también otras alternativas en desarrollo. Revisamos distintos tipos de bioterapias, la utilización de las células estromales mesenquimales de médula ósea (MSC) y tratamientos alternativos con modificaciones dietarias, que se basan en la asociación entre la microbiota intestinal de los pacientes renales crónicos y sus condiciones fisiopatológicas. Finalmente, en relación con el diagnóstico y monitorización, nos referimos al estudio y validación de biomarcadores diagnósticos, predictivos y terapéuticos que han permitido optimizar los resultados clínicos en este tipo de pacientes. (AU)

The aim of this work is to review the contributions of biotechnology, in relation to the treatment, diagnosis and monitoring of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its most frequent comorbidities, especially anemia. Regarding the treatment, we focus on the development of biopharmaceutical products such as erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA), which were the first biopharmaceuticals used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We analyzed their characteristics and their current use after several years of clinical experience, as well as other alternatives in development. We also review different types of biotherapies, the use of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) and alternative treatments with dietary modifications, which are based on the association between the intestinal microbiota of chronic kidney patients and their pathophysiological conditions. Finally, in relation to diagnosis and monitoring, we refer to the study and validation of diagnostic, predictive and therapeutic biomarkers that have made clinical results possible to be optimized in this type of patient. (AU)

Pathogenic role of érythropoïétine in Egyptian systemic lupus erthymatosus anemic patients: Prevalence of different types of anemia in SLE / Papel patógeno de la eritropoyetina en pacientes egipcios anémicos con LES; prevalencia de diferentes tipos de anemia en el lupus eritematoso sistémico

Abstract Background & aim: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, its pathogenesis encompasses numerous organs. About 50% of cases of SLE are anemic; multiple pathways are attributed to the occurrence of anemia. Anemia of chronic disease is generally due to reduced erythropoietin function, reduced production and low response to erythropoietin action on red blood cells, which play a role in the development of anemia of chronic disease seen in several conditions with autoimmune etiology. There were three main contributions in our research: First: To evaluate the types of anemia associated with SLE. Second: To evaluate the role of erythropoietin in pathogenesis of SLE associated anemia. Third: To evaluate the correlation between level of anemia and erythropoietin level. Subjects & methodology: 150 patients with SLE were registered in our study. SLE activity was measured by SLE disease activity index. Results: Our study encompassed (150) SLE patients, 20 men and 130 women and (50) controls, 9 men and 41 women. Among them, anemia of chronic disease was the most prevalent (41.3%), then anemia due to iron deficiency (33.3%), and lastly anemia of autoimmune etiology (25.3%). Our study also showed that there was statistically significant dissimilarity (P value = 0.023) between all groups of anemia in erythropoietin value but there was no significant correlation between erythropoietin and hemoglobin levels in any of the three groups. Conclusion: Erythropoietin level variation was detected among the dissimilar groups of anemia but no correlation between hemoglobin level and erythropoietin was found (blunted erythropoietin response).

Resumen Antecedentes y objetivo: El lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) es una enfermedad autoinmune, su patogénesis abarca numerosos órganos. Alrededor del 50% del lupus sistêmico es anémico; las múltiples vías se atribuyen a la aparición de anemia. La anemia por enfermedad crónica generalmente se debe a la función reducida de la eritropoyetina, la producción reducida y la baja respuesta a la acción de la eritropoyetina en los glóbulos rojos que desempeñan un papel en el desarrollo de la anemia de la enfermedad crónica observada en varias enfermedades con etiología autoinmune. Hubo 3 contribuciones principales en nuestra investigación: Primero: evaluar los tipos de anemia asociados con el lupus sistémico. Segundo: evaluar el papel de la eritropoyetina en la patogénesis de la anemia asociada al lupus sistêmico. Tercero: evaluar la correlación entre el nivel de anemia y el nivel de eritropoyetina. Sujetos y metodología: Ciento cincuenta pacientes con lupus sistémico se registraron en nuestro estudio. La actividad sistémica del lupus se calculó mediante el índice de actividad de la enfermedad del LES. Resultados: Nuestro estudio abarcó 150 pacientes con lupus sistêmico, 20 varones y 130 mujeres y 50 controles, 9 varones y 41 mujeres. Entre ellos, la anemia de la enfermedad crónica fue la más prevalente (41,3%), seguida de la anemia por deficiencia de hierro (33,3%) y, finalmente, la anemia con etiología autoinmune (25,3%). Nuestro estudio también mostró que hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas (valor de p = 0,023) entre todos los grupos de anemia en el valor de eritropoyetina, pero no hubo una correlación significativa entre los niveles de eritropoyetina y hemoglobina en ninguno de los 3 grupos. Conclusión: Se detectó una variación en el nivel de eritropoyetina entre los diferentes grupos de anemia, pero no se encontró correlación entre el nivel de hemoglobina y la eritropoyetina (respuesta de eritropoyetina atenuada).

Pure red cell aplasia and anti-erythropoietin antibodies in patients on hemodialysis: a report of two cases and a literature review / Aplasia pura de células vermelhas e anticorpo antieritropoietina em pacientes de hemodiálise: relato de dois casos e revisão da literatura

ABSTRACT Introduction: Anemia is a frequent multifactorial complication of CKD seen in patients on dialysis derived mainly from impaired erythropoietin (EPO) production. A less common cause of anemia in individuals with CKD is pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) secondary to the production of anti-EPO antibodies. Objective: This paper aimed two describe two cases of PRCA secondary to the production of anti-EPO antibodies including choice of treatment, patient progression, and a literature review. Materials: This study included the cases of two patients with CKD on hemodialysis with severe anemia in need of specific investigation and management. Results: Patient 1 with CKD secondary to hypertension treated with EPO for 7 months showed persistent decreases in hemoglobin (Hb) levels despite the subcutaneous administration of increasing doses of EPO; the patient required recurring blood transfusions. Workup and imaging tests were negative for the main causes of anemia in individuals with CKD on dialysis. Patient 2 with CKD secondary to adult polycystic kidney disease had been taking EPO for 2 years. The patient developed severe abrupt anemia the month he was started on HD, and required recurring transfusions to treat the symptoms of anemia. Workup and imaging findings were inconclusive. Specific laboratory tests confirmed the patients had anti-EPO antibodies. After six months of immunosuppressant therapy (corticosteroids + cyclosporine) the patients were stable with Hb > 9.0 g/dl. Conclusion: PRCA is a rare condition among patients on dialysis treated with rhEPO and should be considered as a possible cause of refractory anemia. Treating patients with PRCA may be challenging, since the specific management and diagnostic procedures needed in this condition are not always readily available.

RESUMO Introdução: Anemia é complicação frequente da Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) em pacientes dialíticos. Apresenta caráter multifatorial principalmente pela insuficiente produção de eritropoietina (EPO). Situação rara causadora de anemia na DRC é Aplasia Pura de Células Vermelhas (APCV), em decorrência da produção de anticorpos anti-EPO. Objetivo: Descrever 2 casos de APCV com formação de anticorpos anti-EPO, sua abordagem clínica, evolução e revisão de literatura. Métodos: Dois pacientes em hemodiálise que desenvolveram anemia grave, necessitando investigação e manejo específico. Resultados: Paciente nº 1: feminina, 75 anos, DRC secundária à hipertensão arterial. Após 7 meses com EPO desenvolveu queda persistente em valores de hemoglobina (Hb) mesmo com incremento em doses EPO SC, necessitando transfusões de sangue recorrentes. Extensa investigação laboratorial e de imagem resultou negativa para principais causas de anemia. Paciente nº 2: masculino, 66 anos, DRC secundária à DRPA, há 2 anos em uso de EPO. No mês de entrada em HD desenvolveu anemia severa, também exigindo transfusões recorrentes para tratamento da anemia sintomática. Extensa investigação laboratorial e por imagem, sem chegar a uma conclusão definitiva. Em ambos os casos a presença de anticorpos anti-EPO foi confirmada por exames laboratoriais específicos. Terapia imunossupressora resultou em estabilização do quadro e Hb > 9,0 g/dl em ambos os pacientes, 6 meses após início do tratamento. Conclusão: APCV é condição rara entre pacientes dialíticos que recebem EPOHuR e deve ser lembrada como causa de anemia refratária. Seu manejo específico e diagnóstico laboratorial nem sempre acessível, tornando desafiadora a condução dos casos para o nefrologista.

Aplasia pura de serie roja adquirida y enfermedad renal crónica en terapia de sustitución renal tipo hemodiálisis / Acquired pure aplasia of red cells and chronic kidney disease in renal replacement therapy type hemodialysis

La aplasia pura de serie roja (APSR) adquirida es un trastorno hematopoyético poco frecuente caracterizado por anemia normocítica y normocrómica, reticulocitopenia y ausencia de precursores eritroides en la médula ósea, frecuencia que ha ido incrementando en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 38 años de edad, con hipertensión arterial sistémica, en terapia hemodialítica. En su evolución cursa con anemia aguda, tras protocolo de estudio se objetivó una aplasia pura de células eritroides por anticuerpos anti eritropoyetina, el paciente recibió bolos de ciclofosfamida, quimioprofilaxis, terapia dialítica, se suspendió la eritropoyetina, presentando buena evolución, efectuándose posteriormente el trasplante renal.

Acquired pure red cells aplasia (PRCA) is a rare hematopoietic disorder characterized by normocytic and normochromic anemia, reticulocytopenia and absence of erythroid precursors in bone marrow, frequency that has been increasing in patients with chronic kidney disease. We present the case of a 38-year-old man with systemic hypertension in hemodialysis therapy. During the course of the disease, acute anemia was observed. After a study protocol, pure erythroid cell aplasia was detected by antierythropoietin antibodies, the patient received boluses of cyclophosphamide, chemoprophylaxis, dialysis therapy, erythropoietin was suspended, with favorable evolution. Subsequently, the kidney transplant.

Epoetin alfa resistance in hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease: a longitudinal study

Anemia is an inevitable complication of hemodialysis, and the primary cause is erythropoietin deficiency. After diagnosis, treatment begins with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). However, some patients remain anemic even after receiving this medication. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with resistance to recombinant human erythropoietin therapy with epoetin alfa (αEPO). We performed a prospective, longitudinal study of hemodialysis patients receiving treatment with αEPO at our reference hospital from July 2015 to June 2016. Clinical data was collected, and the response to αEPO treatment was evaluated using the erythropoietin resistance index (ERI). The ERI was defined as the weekly weight-adjusted αEPO dose (U/kg per week)/hemoglobin level (g/dL). A longitudinal linear regression model was fitted with random effects to verify the relationships between clinical and laboratory data and ERI. We enrolled 99 patients (average age, 45.7 (±17.6) years; male, 51.5%; 86.8% with hypertension). The ERI showed a significant positive association with serum ferritin and C-reactive protein, percentage interdialytic weight gain, and continuous usage of angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) hypertension medication. The ERI was negatively associated with serum iron and albumin, age, urea reduction ratio, and body mass index. Our findings indicate that resistance to αEPO was related to a low serum iron reserve, an inflammatory state, poor nutritional status, and continuous usage of ARBs.

Relation between anaemia and bone marrow features and serum erythropoietin in dogs with chronic kidney disease / Relação entre anemia e achados de medula óssea e eritropoetina sérica em cães com doença renal crônica

Chronic anaemia is one of the most severe complications of chronic kidney disease, contributing to morbidity and mortality caused by the disease; therefore, bone marrow cytological evaluation is needed to monitor the progression of anaemia. This study aimed to correlate the anaemia in dogs at different stages of chronic kidney disease with their serum biochemistry, myelogram results and serum erythropoietin findings. Sixty-three dogs were grouped according to International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) classification in stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Haematologic, serum and urinary biochemistry and serum erythropoietin were performed for comparison with the findings of bone marrow cytology obtained by aspiration of the manubrium. Cytological findings for erythroid hypoplasia were described in 93.65% of dogs, and the anaemia was observed in 84.1% of them. The haematological findings were correlated with azotaemia (p<0.05). It was concluded that the erythroid hypoplasia has correlation with persistent anaemia in dogs at all stages of chronic kidney disease, with iron deficiency in dogs in the early stages and with peripheral destruction of erythrocytes caused by azotaemia.(AU)

A anemia crônica é umas das complicações mais graves da doença renal crônica, contribuindo para a morbidade e mortalidade causada pela doença; Portanto, a avaliação citológica da medula óssea é necessária para monitorar a progressão da anemia. Assim, esse estudo objetivou correlacionar a anemia em cães em diferentes estágios da doença renal crônica aos achados de bioquímica sérica, mielograma e concentração sérica de eritropoietina. Sessenta e três cães foram agrupados de acordo com a classificação da International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) em estágios 1, 2, 3 e 4. Foram realizadas análises hematológicas, bioquímicas séricas e urinárias, e dosagem sérica de eritropoetina para comparação com os achados medulares obtidos por citologia aspirativa do manúbrio. Os achados citológicos de hipoplasia eritróide foram descritos em 93,65% dos cães, e a anemia foi observada em 84,1% dos cães. Os resultados hematológicos foram correlacionados com azotemia (p<0,05). Concluiu-se que a hipoplasia eritróide teve associação com a anemia persistente em cães em todas as fases de doença renal crônica, com deficiência de ferro em cães em fases iniciais e com a destruição periférica dos eritrócitos causada pela azotemia.(AU)

Efectividad y seguridad del uso de ior® EPOCIM en pacientes en prediálisis Ensayo clínico / Effectiveness and safety in the use of ior® EPOCIM in predialysis patients:Clinical trial

Introducción: El ior® EPOCIM (eritropoyetina humana recombinante) es un medicamento cubano que se produce en el Centro de Inmunología Molecular, el cual ha resultado ser seguro y no se han reportado eventos adversos graves asociados a su uso en pacientes dialíticos; sin embargo, en pacientes en prediálisis la información divulgada sobre su uso es insuficiente. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad y seguridad de ior® EPOCIM en pacientes con Enfermedad Renal Crónica en prediálisis, estadios 3 y 4: Material y Métodos: Se realizó un ensayo clínico multicéntrico, abierto, no aleatorizado, fase IV, que incluyó una muestra de 242 pacientes con y sin anemia. Durante 12 meses se evaluó el tratamiento con iorâ EPOCIM, dosis inicial de 30 U/Kg/dosis e incrementó según respuesta hematológica hasta 150 U/Kg/dosis, para lograr estabilización de la hemoglobina entre 10,5-12,5 g/dl y/o hematocrito entre 33-36 por ciento. Resultados: La hemoglobina inicial promedio fue 10 ± 1,5 g/dl, se incrementó rogresivamente hasta el cuarto mes, estabilizando su valor en 11,7 ± 1,2 g/dl, y el hematocrito tuvo similar comportamiento. La función renal se mantuvo estable; la calidad de vida mejoró; hubo mayor beneficio en las escalas de rol físico y salud general. Se reportaron 147 eventos adversos; tuvieron alguna relación causal 13,6 por ciento. El evento más frecuente fue la hipertensión arterial. Ninguna muerte estuvo relacionada con el producto. Conclusiones: El ior® EPOCIM fue seguro y efectivo en los pacientes estudiados con Enfermedad Renal Crónica en prediálisis, estadios 3 y 4(AU)

Introduction: The ior® EPOCIM (human recombinant erythropoietin) is a Cuban medicament produce by the Molecular Immunology Center, which result safety, not being adverse results associated to its use in dialytic patients, but regarding predialysis patients the disclosed information is not enough. Objective: To evaluate effectiveness and safety of ior® EPOCIM in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pre-dialysis, stages 3 and 4. Material and Methods: Was performed a multicenter, opened, non-randomized phase IV clinical trial, which included 242 patients with and without anemia. During a 12 months period was evaluated the treatment with iorâ EPOCIM, with an initial dose of 30 U/kg/dose; and them increase according to the hematologic response up to a dose of 150 U/Kg/ to achieve the hemoglobinas stabilization between 10.5-12.5 g/dL and/or hematocrit between 33-36 percent. Results: The initial mean value for hemoglobin was 10 (SD ± 1.5 g / dl) it gradually increased until the 4th month stabilizing its value in 11.7 (SD ± 1.2 g / dl); hematocrit had similar behavior. Renal function remained stable. The life quality improved, was a greater benefit in the scale of the physical role and general health. 147 adverse events were reported; they had some causal relationship 13.6 percent. The most frequent event was hypertension (44.9 percent). No death was related with the product. Conclusions: ior® EPOCIM was safe and effective in this population(AU)

Anemia em pacientes submetidos à diálise peritoneal ambulatorial: prevalência e fatores associados / Anemia in patients undergoing ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: prevalence and associated factors

Resumo Introdução: A anemia é uma complicação frequente em pacientes em diálise e poucos estudos avaliaram sua ocorrência em pacientes submetidos à diálise peritoneal (DP). Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a prevalência e fatores associados à presença de anemia em pacientes submetidos à DP de um único centro onde havia acesso irrestrito a agentes estimulantes da eritropoiese (AEE) e a suplementação de ferro intravenoso. Métodos: Estudo transversal que analisou variáveis demográficas, clínicas e laboratoriais de 120 pacientes. Anemia foi definida como hemoglobina (Hb) < 11g/dl. Resultados: Os pacientes estavam em DP por 17 meses, sendo 86% automatizada. A idade média foi de 58 ± 16,5 anos, 52% dos pacientes eram do sexo feminino e 29% diabéticos. Anemia esteve presente em 34 pacientes (28%). Quando comparados com pacientes sem anemia, aqueles com anemia recebiam maior dose de ferro (p = 0,02) e apresentavam menores triglicérides (p = 0,01). A Hb se correlacionou negativamente com as doses de ferro (r = -0,20;p = 0,03) e AEE (r = -0,23; p = 0,01), e positivamente com albumina (r = 0,38; p = 0,01), triglicérides (r = 0,24; p = 0,01) e índice de saturação da transferrina (r = 0,20; p = 0,03). Na análise múltipla, a concentração de albumina (coefβ = 0,84; 95% IC = 0,381,31;p < 0,001) e a dose de AEE (coefβ = -0,06; 95% IC = 0,00-0,00; p = 0,02) foram associadas de forma independente com a Hb. Conclusões: No presente estudo, anemia foi observada em aproximadamente 30% dos pacientes em programa de diálise peritoneal, com uso irrestrito de AEE e suplementação intravenosa de ferro. A saturação de transferrina e o estado nutricional, avaliado pela albumina, foram os fatores independentes associados à concentração de hemoglobina nesta população.

Abstract Introduction: Anemia is a common complication in dialysis patients, scare studies have evaluated anemia in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors in patients undergoing PD in a single center where patients have free access to agents stimulating erythropoiesis (ESA) and intravenous iron supplementation. Methods: Cross-sectional study analyzing the demographic, clinical and laboratory variables of 120 patients. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin (Hb) < 11 g/dl. Results: Patients were on PD for 17 months, and the majority of them (86%) received automated PD. The mean age was 58 ± 16.5 years, and 52% were female and 29% were diabetes. Anemia was present in 34 (28%) patients. When compared with those without anemia, patients with anemia received a higher dose of iron (p = 0.02) and had a lower concentration of triglycerides (p = 0.01). Hb levels correlated negatively with iron (r = -0.20;p = 0.03) and ESA (r = -0.23; p = 0.01) doses and positively with albumin (r = 0.38; p = 0.01), triglycerides (r = 0.24; p = 0.01) and transferrin saturation (r = 0.20; p = 0.03). In multiple analyses, only the albumin concentration (beta = 0.84; 95% IC = 0.38-1.31;p < 0.001) and ESA dose (beta = -0.06; 95% IC = 0.00-0.00; p = 0.02) were independently associated with Hb levels. Conclusions: Almost 30% of PD patients had anemia, even with free access to erythropoietin and intravenous iron. The transferrin saturation and nutritional status assessed by albumin, were the factors associated with the occurrence of anemia in this population.

Caracterización clínica de los pacientes con síndrome mielodisplásico / Clinical characterization of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome

Objetivo: Describir las características clínicas, sociodemográficas y calidad de vida de los pacientes con síndrome mielodisplasico (MDS). Diseño: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Marco de referencia: Hospital San José de Bogotá (institución de cuarto nivel). Población: Treinta y nueve pacientes con diagnóstico de MDS, mayores de 18 años, obtenidos en el departamento de estadística. Mediciones principales: Frecuencia de variables clínicas, sociodemográficas y calidad de vida medida por la escala FACT-G. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 74 años, con un predominio en hombres. El diagnóstico más frecuente fue MDS tipo displasia mutilinaje, y la citopenia más prevalente fue anemia. La mayoría de los pacientes fue clasificado como muy bajo riesgo o bajo riesgo por la escala IPSS-R y WPSS, y bajo riesgo y riesgo intermedio -1 por la escala IPSS y MDACC. La progresión a leucemia mieloide aguda se presentó en 7.69%, mientras que la mortalidad en 15.38%. Existió una mayor frecuencia de muerte y transformación a leucemia en los pacientes clasificados como de alto riesgo. La calidad de vida fue inferior en los pacientes con anemia y fue superior en el MDS-(del5q). Conclusiones: Las características de la población estudiada son similares a las reportadas en la literatura (predominio en hombres, subtipo de MDS más frecuente, citopenia predominante y distribución de riesgo). Existieron diferencias con respecto a la edad, frecuencia de comorbilidades y su relación con mortalidad. La calidad de vida se correlacionó con el subtipo de MDS y citopenias. (Acta Med Colomb 2016; 41: 36-41).

Objective: To describe the clinical and socio-demographic characteristics and quality of life of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Design: a descriptive cross-sectional study. Framework: Hospital San José de Bogota (fourth level institution). Population: Thirty-nine patients diagnosed with MDS, older than 18 years, obtained in the statistics department. Main measurements: frequency of clinical and sociodemographic variables and quality of life measured by FACT-G scale. Results: The mean age was 74 years, with male predominance. The most frequent diagnosis was type mutilineage MDS dysplasia, and the most prevalent cytopenia was anemia. Most patients were classified as very low risk or low risk by IPSS-R and WPSS scale and low-risk and intermediate risk -1by IPSS and MDACC scale. Progression to acute myeloid leukemia occurred in 7.69%, while mortality occurred in 15.38%. There was a higher incidence of death and transformation to leukemia in patients classified as high risk. The quality of life was lower in patients with anemia and was higher in the MDS-(del 5q). Conclusions: The characteristics of the study population are similar to those reported in the literature (predominantly in men, subtype of MDS more frequent, predominant cytopenia and risk distribution). There were differences with respect to age, frequency of comorbidities and their relationship to mortality. Quality of life was correlated with the subtype of MDS and cytopenias. (Acta Med Colomb 2016; 41: 36-41).

Avaliação da eficácia da eritropoetina humana recombinante no controle de anemiaem pacientes hemodialisados

A doença renal crônica é caracterizada pelo comprometimento renal da função glomerular, tubular e endócrina, de maneira lenta, progressiva e irreversível, tendo a anemia como uma importante complicação, cuja intensidade e prevalência estão relacionadas ao estágio da doença renal e à deficiência na produção de Eritropoetina (EPO). O tratamento com eritropoetina recombinante humana (rHuEPO) já é aplicado mundialmente e tem resposta satisfatória na regularização dos níveis dehemoglobina. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a eficácia da rHuEPO em pacientes hemodialisados, por meio de avaliação e correlação de parâmetros hematológicos da linhagem eritrocitária (hemácias, hematócrito e hemoglobina), e bioquímicos (ferro e ferritina). Para tal proposição, foram avaliados dois grupos distintos, sendo um grupo teste, com 77 pacientes, que fizeram uso de rHuEPO por três semanas, e um segundo grupo controle, com 38 pacientes que não utilizaram este tratamento, totalizando 115 pessoas. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados estatisticamente em planilha do programa Microsoft Office Excel 2010, Epi-Info 4.1, Teste t-Student, e do programa Graph Pad Prism, Versão 5.0, com correlação de Pearson Qui-quadrado, por meio do programa SPSS, versão 10.0. O intervalo de confiança considerado foi de 95% e significância em *p<0,05...

The chronic kidney disease is characterized by renal impairment of glomerular function, tubular and endocrine of slow, progressive and irreversible, with anemia as an important complication, whose intensity and prevalence are related to the stage of kidney disease and disability in the production of Erythropoietin (EPO). Treatment with recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) is already used worldwide and has satisfactory response in the regulation of hemoglobin levels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of rHuEPO in hemodialysis patients by analyzing haematological parameters erythrocyte lineage (erythrocyte, hematocrit and hemoglobin) and biochemical parameters such as iron and ferritin. For this proposition, we evaluated two distinct groups, namely (1) the test group, with 77 patients who used rHuEPO during three weeks and a second control group, with 38 patients who did not use rHuEPO, totaling 115 patients. Data were statistically analyzed in spreadsheet program Microsoft office excel 2010 Epi-Info 4.1, test t-Student test and the program Graph Pad Prism Version 5.0 with Pearson's chi-square correlation using SPSS version 10.0. The confidence interval was regarded as 95% and significant at * p <0.05...

Inflamação e má resposta ao uso de eritropoetina na doença renal crônica / Inflammation and poor response to treatment with erythropoietin in chronic kidney disease

Resumo A prevalência da doença renal crônica (DRC) tem aumentado nos últimos anos e vários fatores estão associados à instalação e progressão da DRC, tais como obesidade, hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus. Uma das complicações da DRC é a anemia causada principalmente pela deficiência de ferro e de eritropoetina (EPO). Um dos tratamentos para este tipo de anemia é uso de eritropoetina exógena. O paciente com DRC submetido à diálise apresenta um estado inflamatório crônico, provocando uma situação de má resposta à ação medular da EPO, causando anemia, desnutrição, agravamento da aterosclerose e aumento da mortalidade. O objetivo deste artigo foi revisar as evidências científicas referentes à associação da má resposta clínica ao uso de EPO e a presença de inflamação na DRC.

Abstract The prevalence of kidney chronic disease (CKD) has increased in recent years and several risk factors have been associated with the onset and progression of CDK, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In addition, anemia is one of the complications of CRD, mainly by iron and erythropoietin (EPO) deficiency and the management of this situation is with exogenous erythropoietin, but patients undergoing dialysis present chronic inflammatory process followed by EPO resistance and anemia, malnutrition, worse of atherosclerosis and increased mortality ratio. The aim of this study was to review the association of erythropoietin resistance and chronic inflammatory process in patients with chronic renal disease.

Erythropoietin resistance in end-stage renal disease patient with gastric antral vascular ectasia / Resistência à eritropoetina em paciente com IRC e ectasia vascular gástrica

Abstract We observed a case of recombinant human erythropoietin resistance caused by Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia in a 40-year-old female with ESRD on hemodialysis. Some associated factors such as autoimmune disease, hemolysis, heart and liver disease were discarded on physical examination and complementary tests. The diagnosis is based on the clinical history and endoscopic appearance of watermelon stomach. The histologic findings are fibromuscular proliferation and capillary ectasia with microvascular thrombosis of the lamina propria. However, these histologic findings are not necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia is a serious condition and should be considered in ESRD patients on hemodialysis with anemia and resistance to recombinant human erythropoietin because GAVE is potentially curable with specific endoscopic treatment method or through surgical procedure.

Resumo Observou-se um caso de resistência à eritropoetina recombinante humana causada por Ectasia Vascular Antral Gástrica em uma mulher de 40 anos de idade, com doença renal terminal em hemodiálise. Alguns fatores associados, tais como a doença autoimune, hemólise, doenças cardíacas e hepáticas foram descartados no exame físico e exames complementares. O diagnóstico é baseado na história clínica e aspecto endoscópico de estômago em melancia. Os achados histológicos são proliferação fibromuscular e ectasia capilar com trombose microvascular da lâmina própria. No entanto, esses achados histológicos não são necessários para confirmar o diagnóstico. Ectasia Vascular Antral Gástrica é uma condição séria e deve ser considerada em pacientes com insuficiência renal terminal em hemodiálise com anemia refratária e resistência à eritropoetina humana recombinante porque é potencialmente curável com o método de tratamento endoscópico específico ou através de procedimento cirúrgico.

Superoxide overproduction and kidney fibrosis: a new animal model / Produção aumentada de superóxido e fibrose renal: novo modelo animal

Objective To establish whether the mutation in the Immp2L gene induces renal fibrosis and whether aging exacerbates renal morphology in mice. Methods Female mutant mice with mutation in the inner mitochondrial membrane peptidase 2-like protein at 3 and 18 months of age were used. Renal fibrosis was analyzed using classic fibrosis score, Masson’s trichrome staining, and analysis of profibrotic markers using real time polymerase chain reaction (superoxide dismutase 1, metalloproteinase-9, erythropoietin, transforming growth factor beta), and immunostaining (fibroblasts and Type IV collagen). Oxidative stress markers were determined by immunohistochemistry. The number of renal apoptotic cells was determined. Renal function was estimated by serum creatinine. Results Young mutant mice had significantly more glomerulosclerosis than age-matched mice (p=0.034). Mutant mice had more tubular casts (p=0.025), collagen deposition (p=0.019), and collagen type IV expression (p<0.001). Superoxide dismutase 1 expression was significantly higher in young mutants (p=0.038). Old mutants exhibited significantly higher expression of the fibroblast marker and macrophage marker (p=0.007 and p=0.012, respectively). The real time polymerase chain reaction of metalloproteinase-9 and erythropoietin were enhanced 2.5- and 6-fold, respectively, in old mutants. Serum creatinine was significantly higher in old mutants (p<0.001). Conclusion This mutation altered renal architecture by increasing the deposition of extracellular matrix, oxidative stress, and inflammation, suggesting a protective role of Immp2L against renal fibrosis. .

Objetivo Estabelecer se a mutação no gene Immp2L induz à fibrose renal e se o envelhecimento exacerba a morfologia renal em camundongos. Métodos Foram usadas fêmeas de camundongos mutantes para proteína semelhante à peptidase 2 da camada interna da mitocôndria, com 3 e 18 meses de idade. Para analisar a fibrose renal, foram usados o escore clássico de fibrose, a coloração com tricrômio de Masson, e a análise de marcadores profibróticos, por meio da reação em cadeia de polimerase em tempo real (superóxido dismutase 1, metalonoproteinase-9, eritropoietina e fator transformador de crescimento beta), e a imunocoloração (fibroblastos e colágeno IV). Marcadores de estresse oxidativo foram determinados por imuno-histoquímica. O número de células apoptóticas renais foi analisado. A função renal foi estimada por creatinina sérica. Resultados Camundongos mutantes jovens apresentaram glomeruloesclerose em quantidade significativamente maior que animais da mesma idade (p=0,034). Os mutantes mostraram maior formação de cilindros tubulares (p=0,025), deposição de colágeno (p=0,019) e maior expressão de colágeno do tipo IV (p<0,001). A expressão de superóxido dismutase 1 foi maior em mutantes jovens (p=0,038). Mutantes idosas exibiram maior expressão dos marcadores de fibroblastos e macrófagos (p=0,007 e p=0,012, respectivamente). As reações da cadeia de polimerase em tempo real da metalanoproteinase-9 e da eritropoietina estavam aumentadas em 2,5 e 6 vezes, respectivamente, em mutantes idosas. A creatinina sérica foi significantemente maior em animais idosos mutantes (p<0,001). Conclusão Essa mutação alterou a arquitetura renal pelo aumento da deposição de matriz extracelular, estresse oxidativo e inflamação, sugerindo papel de proteção de Immp2L contra a fibrose renal. .

Randomized double-blind clinical trial of a new human epoetin versus a commercially available formula for anemia control in patients on hemodialysis

OBJECTIVES: Anemia is a common complication among chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis, occurring mostly due to erythropoietin deficiency. This randomized noninferiority trial sought to compare the efficacy and safety of a new epoetin formulation developed by Bio-Manguinhos, a biologics manufacturer affiliated with the Brazilian government, with those of a commercially available product currently used in Brazil (a biosimilar epoetin formulation). METHODS: The sample size needed to enable demonstration of noninferiority with a statistical power of 85% for a between-group difference in hemoglobin levels of no more than 1.5 g/dL was calculated. In total, 74 patients were randomly assigned to receive the epoetin formulation from Bio-Manguinhos (n = 36) or the biosimilar epoetin formulation (n = 38) in a double-blind fashion. The inclusion criteria were current epoetin therapy and stable hemoglobin levels for at least 3 months prior to the study. The primary and secondary outcomes were mean monthly hemoglobin levels and safety, respectively. The dose was calculated according to international criteria and adjusted monthly in both groups according to hemoglobin levels and at the assistant physicians' discretion. Iron storage was estimated at baseline and once monthly. Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01184495. RESULTS: The study was conducted for 6 months after randomization. The mean baseline hemoglobin levels were 10.9±1.2 and 10.96±1.2 g/dL (p = 0.89) in the Bio-Manguinhos epoetin and biosimilar epoetin groups, respectively. During the study period, there was no significant change in hemoglobin levels in either group (p = 0.055, ANOVA). The epoetin from Bio-Manguinhos was slightly superior in the last 3 months of follow-up. The adverse event profiles of the two formulations were also similar. CONCLUSIONS: The epoetin formulations tested in this study are equivalent in efficacy ...

O nível sérico de Fas solúvel é preditor da necessidade de transfusão de hemácias em pacientes gravemente enfermos / Serum soluble-Fas is a predictor of red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients

OBJETIVO: Investigar a relação entre a transfusão de hemácias e os níveis séricos de Fas solúvel, eritropoietina e citocinas inflamatórias em pacientes gravemente enfermos, com e sem insuficiência renal aguda. MÉTODOS: Os seguintes grupos foram estudados: pacientes gravemente enfermos com insuficiência renal aguda (n=30) e sem insuficiência renal aguda (n=13), pacientes portadores de doença renal crônica terminal em hemodiálise (n=25) e indivíduos saudáveis (n=21). Os níveis séricos de Fas solúvel, eritropoietina, interleucina 6, interleucina 10 e ferro, além da concentração de hemoglobina e de hematócrito, foram analisados em todos os grupos. A associação entre tais variáveis foram estudadas nos pacientes gravemente enfermos. RESULTADOS: Os níveis séricos de eritropoietina mostraram-se mais elevados nos pacientes gravemente enfermos do que nos dos demais grupos. Concentrações mais baixas de hemoglobina foram documentadas nos pacientes com insuficiência renal aguda em relação aos demais. Níveis séricos mais elevados de Fas solúvel foram observados nos pacientes com insuficiência renal aguda e doença renal crônica terminal. Pacientes gravemente enfermos transfundidos apresentaram níveis séricos mais elevados de Fas solúvel (5.906±2.047 e 1.920±1.060; p<0,001), interleucina 6 (518±537 e 255±502; p=0,02), interleucina 10 (35,8±30,7 e 18,5±10,9; p=0,02) e ferro, além de maior mortalidade em 28 dias. Os níveis séricos de Fas solúvel mostraram-se independentemente associados ao número de transfusões (p=0,02). O nível sérico de Fas solúvel foi um preditor independente da necessidade de transfusão de hemácias em pacientes gravemente enfermos (p=0,01). CONCLUSÃO: O nível sérico de Fas solúvel é um preditor independente da necessidade de transfusão de hemácias em pacientes gravemente enfermos, com ou sem insuficiência renal aguda. Mais estudos clínicos e laboratoriais são necessários para confirmar tal resultado.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relation between the need for red blood cell transfusion and serum levels of soluble-Fas, erythropoietin and inflammatory cytokines in critically ill patients with and without acute kidney injury. METHODS: We studied critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (n=30) and without acute kidney injury (n=13), end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis (n=25) and healthy subjects (n=21). Serum levels of soluble-Fas, erythropoietin, interleukin 6, interleukin 10, iron status, hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration were analyzed in all groups. The association between these variables in critically ill patients was investigated. RESULTS: Critically ill patients (acute kidney injury and non-acute kidney injury patients) had higher serum levels of erythropoietin than the other groups. Hemoglobin concentration was lower in the acute kidney injury patients than in other groups. Serum soluble-Fas levels were higher in acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease patients. Critically ill patients requiring red blood cell transfusions had higher serum levels of soluble-Fas (5,906±2,047 and 1,920±1,060; p<0.001), interleukin 6 (518±537 and 255+502; p=0.02) and interleukin 10 (35.8±30.7 and 18.5±10.9; p=0.02), better iron status and higher mortality rates in the first 28 days in intensive care unit. Serum soluble-Fas levels were independently associated with the number of red blood cell units transfused (p=0.02). Serum soluble-Fas behaved as an independent predictor of the need for red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients (p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Serum soluble-Fas level is an independent predictor of the need for red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients with or without acute kidney injury. Further studies are warranted to reconfirm this finding.

The impact of short daily hemodialysis on anemia and the quality of life in Chinese patients

Anemia is a frequent complication in hemodialysis patients. Compared to conventional hemodialysis (CHD), short daily hemodialysis (sDHD) has been reported to be effective in many countries except China. The aim of the present study was to determine whether sDHD could improve anemia and quality of life (QOL) for Chinese outpatients with end-stage renal disease. Twenty-seven patients (16 males/11 females) were converted from CHD to sDHD. All laboratory values were measured before conversion (baseline), at 3 months after conversion (sDHD1), and at 6 months after conversion (sDHD2). The patient's QOL was evaluated at baseline and 6 months after conversion using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Hemoglobin concentration increased significantly from 107.4±7.9 g/L at baseline to 114.4±6.8 g/L (P<0.05) at sDHD1, and 118.3±8.4 g/L (P<0.001) at sDHD2 (Student paired t-test). However, the dose requirement for erythropoietin decreased from 6847.8±1057.3 U/week at baseline to 5869.6±1094.6 U/week (P<0.05) at sDHD2. Weekly stdKt/V increased significantly from 2.05±0.13 at baseline to 2.73±0.20 (P<0.001) at sDHD1, and 2.84±0.26 (P<0.001) at sDHD2. C-reactive protein decreased from baseline to sDHD1 and sDHD2, but without statistically significant differences. Physical and mental health survey scores increased in the 6 months following conversion to sDHD. sDHD may increase hemoglobin levels, decrease exogenous erythropoietin dose requirements, and improve QOL in Chinese hemodialysis patients compared to CHD. A possible mechanism for improvement of clinical outcomes may be optimized management of uremia associated with the higher efficiency of sDHD.

El tratamiento del plan AUGE (GES) de la anemia en diálisis crónica no ha sido eficaz y, probablemente, no se han aprovechado los recursos económicos destinados para ello / Results of the explicit health guaranties program to correct anemia of end stage renal disease patients in dialysis

Background: In July 2010 end stage renal disease anemia correction was incorporated to the program of explicit health guaranties of the Ministry of Health. The treatment plan included intravenous iron and erythropoietin. The prescription of these medications carne from the deriving health organizations. Aim: To describe the results of that program in 11 dialysis facilities belonging to Fresenius Medical Care (a private organization) distributed in the six Metropolitan Health Services (MHS) in Santiago, Chile. Material and Methods: We selected 328 patients who remained in dialysis treatment at least between June 2010 and March 2011 and had a packed red cell volume lower than 30%, representing the target of the Plan. The evolution of packed red cell volume and the proportion of anemic patients in the facilities from each MHS were evaluated. Results: The two above mentioned variables began to improve only in December 2010. In no MHS, with the exception of the Eastern MHS, the mean hematocrit improved to higher than 30%, nor was the proportion of anemic patients reduced to lower than 50%o. Conclusions: Treatment of anemia of end stage renal disease in dialysis, implemented by the explicit health guaranties program of the Ministry of Health, was ineffective in almost all MHS in Santiago.