A good working definition is an irreversible deterioration in renal function that develops over a period of months to years. This distinguishes chronic kidney disease from acute kidney injury which is best thought of as a deterioration in renal function, sometimes reversible and sometimes not, that ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common, harmful, but treatable long term condition. An overview of CKD is provided in this article. Kidney Research UK, www.kidneyresearchuk.org a national charity dedicated to research, has developed the A Better Life through Education and empowerment (ABLE)...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common, harmful, but treatable long term condition. An overview of CKD is provided in this article. Kidney Research UK, www.kidneyresearchuk.org a national charity dedicated to research, has developed the A Better Life through Education and empowerment (ABLE)...
Limitations of metformin use in patients with kidney disease: are they warranted? Aim: To show that metformin, one of the most widely used agents, is contraindicated in patients with diabetes having chronic kidney disease (CKD) (i.e. ser... KP Vasisht,SC Chen,Y Peng,... - 《Diabetes Ob...
AimThe burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is growing rapidly around the world. However, there is limited information on the overall regional prevalence of CKD, as well as the prognostic implications and treatment patterns in Asian region. We have established the Asian Renal Collaboration (ARC...
Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that affects >10% of the general population worldwide, amounting to >800 million individuals. Chronic kidney disease is more prevalent in older individuals, women, racial minorities, and in people experiencing diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Chronic...
• Chronickidney disease. IgA nephropathy can cause your kidneys to gradually stop functioning. In such cases,permanent dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to sustain life. • Nephroticsyndrome. This is a group of problems that can be caused by damage to the glomeruli, including high ...
Renal disease—Children with chronic kidney disease may develop growth failure due to chronic metabolic acidosis, uremia, poor nutrition, anorexia, anemia, calcium and phosphorus imbalance, renal osteodystrophy, and impairment of GH action. It may also be aggravated by the use of high-dose glucocorti...
Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises - Vol. 82 - N° 3 - p. 392-400 - Chronic kidney disease in America, Africa, and Asia: Overview of treatment cost and options - EM consulte
Cadmium in blood and urine--impact of sex, age, dietary intake, iron status, and former smoking--association of renal effects We studied determinants of cadmium status and kidney function in nonsmoking men and women living on farms in southern Sweden. Median blood Cd (BCd) was 1.8... O ...