The world faces a dramatic man-made ecologic disaster and healthcare is a crucial part of
this problem. Compared with other therapeutic areas, nephrology care, and especially …

The process of aging population will inevitably increase age-related comorbidities including
chronic kidney disease (CKD). In light of this demographic transition, the lack of an age …

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense around the world as a result of climate
change, and they are affecting the resilience and livability of cities. Extreme heat can be fatal …

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2. 5) has been reported to increase the risks of
chronic kidney disease. However, limited research has assessed the effect of PM 2.5 and its …

Background Limited studies have examined associations between air pollutants exposure
and renal function, especially in China, with the most extensive chronic kidney disease …

Rationale & Objective Increasing evidence has linked ambient fine particulate matter (ie,
particulate matter no larger than 2.5 μm [PM 2.5]) to chronic kidney disease (CKD), but their …

Background Few studies have examined the effects of multi-pollutant air pollution on renal
health, especially in children and adolescents. This study investigated the association …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a global disease burden related to high rates of incidence
and mortality, manifests as progressive and irretrievable nephron loss and decreased …

Ambient air pollution was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) for lung cancer.
DNA damage was an important first step in the process of carcinogenesis, and could also be …

Background Evidence of a causal relationship between long-term PM 2.5 exposure and
reduced kidney function is lacking in developing countries, and the potential moderating role …