In these conditions it is often possible to act in an attempt to prevent or reduce the renal injury as it evolves.

Although the pathogenesis of renal injury secondary to radiocontrast agents is not entirely understood, it appears to be due to medullary ischemia [ 3, 50].

This is because it is not usually possible to anticipate the renal injury and act within the time required to have an effect.

Additionally, there are some situations in which the renal injury is subacute or mild and sustained.

It is a type of renal injury often associated with chronic antibody-mediated rejection.

Treatment involves high dose penicillin as well as supportive care in cases of hepatic and renal injury.

Since late 2004, there has been a great deal of litigation in both state and federal courts alleging renal injury following the use of Fleet Phospho-Soda.

This results in acute renal injury.

Hypertension is a risk factor for renal injury and ESRD.

Functions include: fibroblast proliferation; regulation of collagen synthesis and MMP expression; response to renal injury.