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Introduction: Data are lacking regarding overdose of Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF)., Material and Methods: We present the first report of suicidal attempt with E/C/F/TAF in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected subject., Results: A reversible acute renal failure with no proximal tubulopathy and neuropsychiatric issues are discussed. E/C/F/TAF withdrawal resulted in favourable renal and neuropsychiatric outcomes. The suicide attempt seemed unrelated to the integrase strand transfer inhibitor, being evenly explained within the context of stressful personal conflicts., Conclusion: A suicidal attempt with an E/C/F/TAF overdose in an HIV-infected patient, resulted in a favourable outcome from a renal and neuropsychiatric standpoint.

Background: Malnutrition is very prevalent among patients with chronic renal failure. The role of derangements in the gut-brain axis for regulation of appetite in the genesis of anorexia of these patients has not been adequately investigated. Design. Following a randomized, crossover design, we analysed plasma levels of peptide YY (PYY)(1-36) and PYY(3-36) both fasting and after a standardized oral mixed meal or intraperitoneal glucose infusion in 10 stable uraemic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis and 8 healthy controls, matched for age, gender and body mass index. Main results. Median baseline plasma levels of PYY(1-36) in the different provocation tests oscillated between 406 and 460 pg/mL in patients, as compared with 73 and 100 pg/mL in controls (P < 0.001). Corresponding values for PYY(3-36) oscillated between 235 and 267 pg/mL in patients, versus 56 and 70 pg/mL in controls (P < 0.001). The association of high levels of PYY(3-36) and normal levels of acylated ghrelin (when compared with healthy controls) configurated a markedly pro-anorexigenic pattern in patients. Neither oral intake nor intraperitoneal glucose resulted in significant changes in plasma levels of PYY(1-36) or PYY(3-36) in subjects with renal failure, in contrast with the expected postprandial rise observed in healthy controls (41% for PYY(1-36), P = 0.04 and 32% for PYY(3-36), P = 0.02, median values)., Conclusions: Baseline plasma levels of PYY(1-36) or PYY(3-36) are markedly elevated in patients with renal failure undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Provocation studies disclose a marked disregulation in the postprandial secretion of these anorexigenic peptides, when compared with healthy controls. These findings may contribute to clarify the complex pathogenesis of anorexia of chronic renal failure.

Background: Optimization of ultrafiltration and preservation of the peritoneal membrane are desirable objectives in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Mixtures of glucose- and non-glucose-based solutions may help to meet both targets simultaneously., Aim: To analyze the effects, in terms of ultrafiltration and peritoneal glucose load, of including icodextrin-based dialysate in the nocturnal schedule of patients undergoing automated PD (APD)., Method: Following a randomized crossover design, 17 APD patients underwent two 10-day study periods under identical prescription (including amino acid-based solution for the night schedule), except for the substitution of 2 L glucose-based dialysate in the nocturnal mixture (control) by a similar amount of icodextrin-based dialysate (icodextrin phase) in one period. Dependent variables included ultrafiltration, sodium removal, peritoneal glucose load, and residual renal function. We measured serum and urine levels of icodextrin metabolites at the end of each phase., Results: Ultrafiltration was marginally higher during the icodextrin phase (median 815 vs 763 mL/day, p = 0.07), while peritoneal sodium removal was similar in both phases (74 vs 71 mmol/L/day). Peritoneal glucose load (median 67.5 vs 104.0 g/day, p < 0.005) and absorption (14.0 vs 35.6 g/day, p < 0.005) were lower during the icodextrin phase. Diuresis was also modestly lower during the icodextrin phase (500 vs 600 mL/day, p < 0.05). Serum levels of icodextrin metabolites were moderately higher in the icodextrin phase (p < 0.005) in patients both on and off diurnal icodextrin., Conclusion: Inclusion of amino acid- and icodextrin-based solutions in the nocturnal schedule of APD patients may allow sustained ultrafiltration and sodium removal while significantly reducing the peritoneal glucose load in these patients.