Journal of Aging Science

Bernardo Martinez

Publications

• Research Article
  Proximal Tubule Function and Free Water Clearance: Comparison between Healthy Elderly and Young HIV+ Patients
  Author(s): Carlos Musso, Matilde Navarro, Mariana de Paz Sierra, Ariel Perelsztein, Marisa Sanchez, Manuel Vilas, Bernardo Martinez, Ricardo Jauregui and Waldo BellosoCarlos Musso, Matilde Navarro, Mariana de Paz Sierra, Ariel Perelsztein, Marisa Sanchez, Manuel Vilas, Bernardo Martinez, Ricardo Jauregui and Waldo Belloso
  
  In previous studies it was documented that proximal tubule sodium reabsorption capability was preserved in healthy elderly, while Thick Ascending Loop of Henle (TALH) one was reduced. Aim: Since, it has also been documented that senile changes are accelerated in HIV patients, we performed a prospective study in order to evaluate if there was a significant difference in proximal and TALH function between healthy elderly and HIV patients. Methods: Proximal and TALH was analyzed by performing hyposaline infusion test in 10 young (≥ 18-≤ 40 years old) HIV volunteers under treatment with tenofovir, free of viral charge, and normal renal function: serum creatinine, urinary sediment, and renal ultrasound), with the control group made up of 10 healthy old volunteers (≥ 65 years old). Results: During the .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-8847.1000106

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