This study was performed to ascertain the degree to which the care of hospitalized diabetic
and hypertensive patients conforms to published guidelines for the detection and …

A panel of internists and nephrologists developed this practical approach for the Kidney
Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative to guide assessment and care of chronic kidney disease …

Background: Appropriate care in chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) includes blood pressure
and diabetes control, as well as the investigation and management of anemia, acidosis, and …

OBJECTIVE—To examine the prevalence and management of diabetic nephropathy in a
diabetes clinic. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—Characteristics of nephropaths …

Background Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of renal disease in the United States,
occurring in 20%-40% of patients with diabetes. This condition is a distinct manifestation of …

We studied all new patients accepted for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in one unit from
1/1/96 to 31/12/97 (n= 198), to establish time from nephrology referral to RRT, evidence of …

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) occurs in 20% to 40% of patients with diabetes mellitus and
is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease in the United …

Background: Screening and monitoring for chronic kidney disease (CKD) could lead to
earlier interventions that improve clinical outcomes. Purpose: To summarize evidence about …

Diabetic nephropathy is a clinical syndrome characterized by persistent albuminuria (> 300
mg/24 h), a relentless decline in glomerular filtration rate, and elevated systemic blood …

Studies have demonstrated that" antihypertensive" treatment with angiotensin-converting
enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) may retard the progress of nephropathy in patients with insulin …