title: A review of renal disease in cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Kidney disease is becoming increasingly common in CF. This review looks at the effect of CFTR on the kidney, the problems with measuring renal function effectively in CF, the causes and incidence of renal dysfunction, and its pathophysiology. Strategies to reduce aminoglycoside toxicity are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, United Kingdom. nazareth@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Dilip
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nazareth
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walshaw
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*