The prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is receiving
considerable attention due to the serious threat to human health throughout the world …

Introduction The incidence of chronic kidney disease of unknown or uncertain etiology
(CKDu) is recognized as a global health crisis. Research to pinpoint the risk factors …

Since at least two decades, Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) has
become an increasingly discussed health issue in Sri Lanka and as well as in other tropical …

How local groundwater induces chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri
Lanka is still elusive. This study aims to elucidate the impacts of Sri Lanka's local …

In the last two decades, there have been increasing recognition of excess cases of end-
stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement therapy without common …

Due to the continuous rise of global temperatures and heatwaves worldwide as a result of
climate change, concerns for the health and safety of working populations have increased …

Abstract Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) is a major public health
concern in dry climatic, agricultural regions of Sri Lanka. The chemistry of groundwater (the …

CINAC-patients present renal proximal tubular cell lysosomal lesions which are also
observed in patients experiencing calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) nephrotoxicity, suggesting that …

Background: Epidemics of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) are
occurring on the Pacific coast of Central America, in Sri Lankan and Indian agricultural …

Introduction Despite reports of a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from the
coastal Uddanam region of Andhra Pradesh, India, there are no accurate data on the …