CKD a Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality Worldwide
Global CKD mortality increased 41.5% from 1990 to 2017, researchers reported.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Sleep Apnea Raises Death Risk in Advanced CKD, ESRD
The study expands on prior research by incorporating a larger more diverse CKD/ESRD population followed over a longer period, and it adjusted for several important confounders, such as kidney transplant status.
How to Recognize Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care
Unchecked, CKD will progress to end-stage renal disease, an advanced form of CKD that necessitates renal replacement therapy.
Elevated Phosphate May Be Detrimental Even Without CKD
If confirmed, findings from 2 new studies would have important clinical implications for phosphate intake in the general population.
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of HCV in CKD
Thirty-two key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus.
Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers.
Gout May Up Risk for Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout more than doubles the risk for end-stage kidney disease.
Preterm Birth Tied to Elevated Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Strongest correlation seen at ages 0 to 9 years; risk still increased at 10 to 19, 20 to 43 years.
CKD Risk Lower for Those Following Healthy Plant-Based Diet
Slower eGFR decline seen in association with greater adherence to overall and healthy plant-based diets.
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Secondhand smoke exposure is associated with an increased prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and CKD development.
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