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 …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a global public health burden. Taiwan has
the highest incidence and prevalence rates of end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) in the world …

Background Both end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease are increasing
worldwide; however, the full effect of chronic kidney disease is unknown because mortality …

Rationale & Objective Persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often unaware of their
disease status. Efforts to improve CKD awareness may be most effective if focused on …

Aims To investigate the relationships among social support, health literacy, and self‐
management, and the factors influencing self‐management of chronic kidney disease …

Background. Previous reports of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence in Thailand
varied from 4.3% to 13.8%. However, there were methodological concerns with these …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a heavy burden on the healthcare system
because of the increasing number of patients, high risk of progression to end-stage renal …

Earlier recognition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) could slow progression, prevent
complications, and reduce cardiovascular-related outcomes. However, current estimates of …

Abstract Background/Aims: Taiwan has the highest incidence of end-stage renal disease,
which requires renal replacement therapy. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) contributes to this …

OBJECTIVE: Despite some epidemiologic research demonstrating a positive relationship
between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) …