Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers.
Chronic Kidney Disease
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.
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
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