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.
Chronic Kidney Disease
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.
Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Increasing in the United States
Increases in metabolic and, to a lesser extent, dietary risk factors contribute to higher burden.
Care for Chronic Kidney Disease Varies Across VA Facilities
Findings observed for veterans with diabetes and concomitant chronic kidney disease.
Poor Experience With PCP Linked to Hospitalization in CKD
Risk of hospitalization up for Hispanic patients with lower scores on Ambulatory Care Experiences Survey.
Prurigo Nodularis More Likely in African-Americans
PN linked to chronic kidney disease, hepatitis C, congestive heart failure, HIV, psychiatric comorbidities.
FDA Permits Marketing of Devices to Create Arteriovenous Fistula
Two devices designed to create arteriovenous fistula in patients with CKD in need of hemodialysis
Chronic Kidney Disease More Common in Type 2 Diabetes Than in Type 1 Diabetes
Investigators examined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in adults with type 1 diabetes compared with type 2 diabetes.
Increased Water Consumption Does Not Enhance Kidney Function in Chronic Kidney Disease
Trained water consumption increase does not significantly reduce the decline of kidney function in individuals with chronic kidney disease.
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