The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, with the greatest increases occurring in
low-and middle-income countries. In most developed countries, type 2 diabetes is presently …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating pathology with various causal factors,
culminating in end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation …

Background Health system planning requires careful assessment of chronic kidney disease
(CKD) epidemiology, but data for morbidity and mortality of this disease are scarce or non …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health burden with a high economic cost to health
systems and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). All stages of …

Current criteria for the diagnosis of CKD in adults include persistent signs of kidney damage,
such as increased urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio or a GFR below the threshold of 60 …

Since the first description of the association between chronic kidney disease and heart
disease, many epidemiological studies have confirmed and extended this finding. As …

Aims Both hypo-and hyperkalaemia can have immediate deleterious physiological effects,
and less is known about long-term risks. The objective was to determine the risks of all …

Background Chronic kidney disease is characterised by low estimated glomerular filtration
rate (eGFR) and high albuminuria, and is associated with adverse outcomes. Whether these …

Background The health benefits of leisure-time physical activity are well known, but whether
less exercise than the recommended 150 min a week can have life expectancy benefits is …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the most common causes of premature death and
morbidity and have a major impact on health-care costs, productivity, and growth …