An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of conventional risk factors, is
present even at minor levels of renal impairment and is highest in patients with end-stage …

People with kidney disease are disproportionately affected by atherosclerosis for unclear
reasons. Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is an immune-derived …

When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …

Significant disparities in CKD rates and outcomes exist between black and white Americans.
Health disparities are defined as health differences that adversely affect disadvantaged …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition with a prevalence of 10–15%
worldwide. An inverse-graded relationship exists between cardiovascular events and …

Importance National initiatives have emphasized the use of autogenous arteriovenous
fistulas (AVFs) for hemodialysis, but their purported benefits have been questioned …

Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy.
Studies in experimental animal models of diabetes strongly implicate oxidant species as a …

Rationale & Objective Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis carries high morbidity for
PD patients. Understanding the characteristics and risk factors for peritonitis can guide …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern and a key determinant of
poor health outcomes. While the burden of CKD is reasonably well defined in developed …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of people globally and, for most patients, the
risk of developing cardiovascular disease is higher than that of progression to kidney failure …