Bmc Nephrology
Overview
BMC Nephrology is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case reports in the field of nephrology. It covers a wide range of topics including renal physiology, kidney diseases, dialysis, transplantation, and clinical management. With a focus on advancing knowledge and improving patient care, this journal serves as a valuable resource for nephrologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Details
Details
Abbr.
BMC Nephrol
Publisher
Biomed Central
Start
2000
End
Continuing
e-ISSN
1471-2369
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Nephrology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4734
75
SJR / Ranks: 6357
697
CiteScore / Ranks: 6169
4.30
JIF / Ranks: 4670
2.3
Recent Articles
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Udeze C, Nwobodo M, Afolabi O, Ifeanyi C, Nwikwu O, Agbo A, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):135.
PMID: 40082833
Background: Acute kidney injury is a preventable and treatable complication of trauma-related injuries associated with increased mortality. Data on the burden and predisposing factors to the development of AKI following...
2.
Kubota S, Maeoka Y, Okimoto K, Yakushiji R, Takahashi A, Yoshida M, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):137.
PMID: 40082806
Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis is linked to an increased risk of mortality and catheter removal, with a higher incidence of these risks observed in polymicrobial peritonitis compared with single-organism...
3.
Guo J, Jiao W, Xia S, Xiang X, Zhang Y, Ge X, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):136.
PMID: 40082779
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global public health problem with increasing prevalence and a huge health and economic burden. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are major risk factors...
4.
Rahbar Saadat Y, Abbasi A, Hejazian S, Hekmatshoar Y, Ardalan M, Farnood F, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):133.
PMID: 40069669
In 2008, the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders introduced a generic definition for all types of cachexia: "a complex metabolic syndrome associated with the underlying illness characterized by...
5.
Bach N, Chi T, Trung L, Ngoc N, Hoa T, Huynh T, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):134.
PMID: 40069647
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a substantial contributor to global mortality, requiring interventions like kidney transplantation and dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has emerged as an effective dialytic modality despite...
6.
Pan W, Feng J
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):129.
PMID: 40065278
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant global health challenge. Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of CKD, which has been proved to be affected...
7.
Chaiyakittisopon K, Pattanaprateep O, Ponthongmak W, Kunakorntham P, Chuasuwan A, Ingsathit A, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):131.
PMID: 40065267
Background: Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia in end stage renal disease (ESRD) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), bone disorders, and premature mortality. Randomized controlled trials show reduced CVD risk of non-calcium-based...
8.
Liu C, Shi Y, Cai J, Bai T, Li J, Yue L, et al.
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):132.
PMID: 40065265
Background: Patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) frequently have cognitive impairment, which is linked to a poor prognosis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether abdominal aortic calcification (AAC)...
9.
Lambrecht S, Speeckaert M, Oyaert M
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):130.
PMID: 40065231
Introduction: Clinical laboratories play an important role in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Our aim was to evaluate the performance of qualitative and semi-quantitative albumin-to-creatinine ratio...
10.
Qiu X, Yang S, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Kong L, Zhou L
BMC Nephrol
. 2025 Mar;
26(1):128.
PMID: 40057704
Objective: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has antioxidant effects in reducing acute kidney injury. This study systematically reviewed and assessed the efficacy of NAC in preventing antimicrobials induced nephrotoxicity. Methods: Pubmed, Embase, Web...