Chronic kidney disease (CKD)—or chronic renal failure (CRF), as it was historically termed—is a term that encompasses all degrees of decreased renal function, from damaged–at risk through mild, moderate, and severe chronic kidney failure. CKD is a wor
Full clinical practice guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease 1. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (Guidelines CKD 1.1 – 1.5) Guideline 1.1 – CKD : Detection and Monitoring of CKD Amongst patients attending a nephrology clinic (excluding those on longterm ...
Uremic manifestations in patients with CKD stage 5 are believed to be primarily secondary to an accumulation of multiple toxins, the full spectrum and identity of which is generally not known. Metabolic acidosis in stage 5 may manifest as protein-energy malnutrition, loss of lean body mass, and...
Future studies evaluating long-term maintenance of BP control using this approach compared with usual care are needed.doi:10.1016/j.ekir.2025.01.028Molly C. FisherDivision of Nephrology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, New York, USASharon Rikin...
Full text access Refers to Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Patients With CKD Receiving GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Available online 23 January 2025, Pages Jui-Yi Chen, Tsuen-Wei Hsu, Jung-Hua Li...
Form Medical nutrition therapy Malnutrition Screening Tool Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool National Academy of Medicine Nonessential amino acids Net endogenous acid production Nuclear factor-κB National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Nutrition Impact Symptoms National Kidney Foundation Negative ...
Full size table Association between the individual components of the CKD diet score and biomarkers Of the individual components of the CKD diet score, higher intake of potassium and fiber was associated with higher eGFR, while higher intake of sodium, total protein, sugar, and cholesterol trended...
dysfunction. However, most of these models fail to elucidate the early impact of mild to moderate kidney injury, which goes often undetected in the general population. Moreover, most of the studies are performed in rodents, which do not reflect the full spectrum of the pathophysiology in human...
Evaluating renal pathology by a renal biopsy is of great help in determining the therapeutic strategy and estimating the long-term prognosis. In this regard, a renal biopsy is recommended in CKD clinical practice. However, since a renal biopsy is invasive, its use should be considered carefully....
Full text accessThe management of pain in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging for many reasons. These patients have increased susceptibility to adverse drug effects due to altered drug metabolism and excretion, and there are limited safety data for use in this population despit...