Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Compounds Essential to Human Function01:25

Compounds Essential to Human Function

10.3K
The human body is composed of cells that are fundamentally made up of several different molecules. These molecules are essential to carry out all physiological processes in the body and are broadly classified into organic and inorganic based on their chemical structures.
Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Inorganic compounds essential to human functioning include water, salts, acids, and bases. These compounds are inorganic, i.e., they do not have a carbon-hydrogen bond. Water...
10.3K
Essential Minerals for Bone Health01:31

Essential Minerals for Bone Health

6.5K
The minerals contained in all of the food we consume are essential for our organ systems. However, certain essential minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and fluoride, largely affect bone health.
Calcium and Phosphorus
Calcium is a critical component of bones, especially in the form of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. Since the body cannot make calcium, it must be obtained from the diet. However, calcium cannot be absorbed from the small intestine without...
6.5K
Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy01:26

Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy

13.8K
Phase-Contrast Microscopes
In-phase-contrast microscopes, interference between light directly passing through a cell and light refracted by cellular components is used to create high-contrast, high-resolution images without staining. It is the oldest and simplest type of microscope that creates an image by altering the wavelengths of light rays passing through the specimen. Altered wavelength paths are created using an annular stop in the condenser. The annular stop produces a hollow cone of...
13.8K
Induced-fit Model01:13

Induced-fit Model

89.4K
Most chemical reactions in cells require enzymes—biological catalysts that speed up the reaction without being consumed or permanently changed. They reduce the activation energy needed to convert the reactants into products. Enzymes are proteins, that usually work by binding to a substrate—a reactant molecule that they act upon.
Enzymes exhibit substrate specificity, meaning that they can only bind to certain substrates. This is mainly determined by the shape and chemical...
89.4K
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells01:13

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

28.1K
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that divide and produce different types of cells. Ordinarily, cells that have differentiated into a specific cell type are post-mitotic—that is, they no longer divide. However, scientists have found a way to reprogram these mature cells so that they “de-differentiate” and return to an unspecialized, proliferative state. These cells are also pluripotent like embryonic stem cells—able to produce all cell types—and are therefore...
28.1K
Induced Electric Dipoles01:28

Induced Electric Dipoles

4.8K
A permanent electric dipole orients itself along an external electric field. This rotation can be quantified by defining the potential energy because the external torque does work in rotating it. Then, the potential energy is minimum at the parallel configuration and maximum at the antiparallel configuration. While the former is a stable equilibrium, the latter is an unstable equilibrium.
Since the absolute value of potential energy holds no physical meaning, its zero value can be chosen as per...
4.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Higher dietary antioxidant quality is linked to reduced diabetic nephropathy risk in type 2 diabetes: a case-control study.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Examining the Association between Oxidative Stress Markers and the Severity of Symptoms in Individuals with COVID-19 and Healthy Individuals.

Iranian journal of kidney diseases·2026
Same author

Determinants of the renal function after the coronary artery bypass grafting in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective cohort study.

Journal of cardiothoracic surgery·2026
Same author

Utility of type 1 diabetes genetic risk score in a non-European population: insights from an Iranian cohort.

Diabetology & metabolic syndrome·2025
Same author

Association of nocturnal blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy in Iranian hypertensive patients.

American journal of cardiovascular disease·2025
Same author

Investigation of TNF and related lncRNAs in diabetic nephropathy.

Cytokine·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

Mechanism of Kemeng Fang's Inhibition of Podocyte Apoptosis in Rats with Membranous Nephropathy through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
07:15

Mechanism of Kemeng Fang's Inhibition of Podocyte Apoptosis in Rats with Membranous Nephropathy through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway

Published on: August 23, 2024

951

Contrast-induced Nephropathy: Essentials and Concerns.

Fariba Samadian, Nooshin Dalili1, Leila Mahmoudieh

  • 1Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Department of Nephrology, Labbafinejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. drn.dalili@sbmu.ac.ir.

Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases
|June 13, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Radiocontrast media can cause kidney injury, termed contrast-induced nephropathy. This review offers recommendations to prevent this condition and its adverse outcomes.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Potential of Chinese Herbal Medicinal Active Dioscin in Treating IgA Nephropathy
14:18

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Potential of Chinese Herbal Medicinal Active Dioscin in Treating IgA Nephropathy

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.8K
Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast DIC Microscopy
06:49

Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast DIC Microscopy

Published on: August 6, 2008

54.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026

Mechanism of Kemeng Fang's Inhibition of Podocyte Apoptosis in Rats with Membranous Nephropathy through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
07:15

Mechanism of Kemeng Fang's Inhibition of Podocyte Apoptosis in Rats with Membranous Nephropathy through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway

Published on: August 23, 2024

951
Author Spotlight: Investigating the Potential of Chinese Herbal Medicinal Active Dioscin in Treating IgA Nephropathy
14:18

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Potential of Chinese Herbal Medicinal Active Dioscin in Treating IgA Nephropathy

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.8K
Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast DIC Microscopy
06:49

Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast DIC Microscopy

Published on: August 6, 2008

54.1K

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Radiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Radiocontrast media administration is common in medical imaging.
  • Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a potential complication.
  • While often reversible, CIN can lead to adverse clinical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on contrast-induced nephropathy.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for CIN prevention.
  • To guide clinicians in minimizing risks associated with radiocontrast media.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of relevant medical literature.
  • Analysis of studies on risk factors and preventive strategies for CIN.
  • Synthesis of data to formulate clinical recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key risk factors for CIN development.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of various prophylactic measures.
  • Consensus on best practices for contrast media administration.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive measures can significantly reduce the incidence of CIN.
  • Individualized risk assessment is crucial before contrast media use.
  • Implementing recommended strategies improves patient safety and outcomes.