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Evaluates the renal transplants from Hepatitis B donors to non-Hepatities B recipients from Hong Kong, China. Assessment of passive hyperimmune gammaglobulin test from kidney donors; Absence of e antigen among kidney donors; Safety of kidney transplants from donors positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.

Investigates the cause of nocturnal polyuria and saluresis among recipients of renal allograft. Comparison between day to night (D:N) ratios of urine volume and sodium excretion; Decrease D:N of urine volume and sodium excretion among patients with 10 month old transplantations; Causes of nocturia.

Examines the occurrence of the nephrotic syndrome in a patient with decompression sickness. Effect of a minimal change glomerulonephritis on the patient; Performance of a urine analysis; Symptoms of the decompression sickness.

Peritoneal dialysis is now widely used in the management of renal failure. Since frequent blood sampling is needed to assess the adequacy of dialysis, we decided to investigate whether equilibrated peritoneal fluid could be used instead of blood samples to monitor biochemical values in patients being treated with peritoneal dialysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the incidence of abdominal hernias in patients receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for renal failure treatment. Diagnosis of strangulated hernia; Use of radiography in determining fluid levels in abdomen; Influence of dialysis solution on the development of hernias.

Examines the parathyroid hormone concentrations before renal transplant. Exclusion of vascular problems on renal allografts; Detection of factors affecting the donor kidney; Role of non-immunological recipient factors in primary non-function.

Investigates the efficacy of parathyroidectomy in uraemia. Risks of recurrent hyperparathyroidism due to hyperpasia of the gland; Occurrence of hypocalcaemia; Increase recovery of parathyroid function in patients.

Reports the case of acute renal failure following the intake of raw fish gall bladder. Properties of the gall bladder of the grass carp; Complaints of the patients following the intake of raw gall bladder; Symptoms of acute renal failure.