Background: The global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) reflects each
nation's unique genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics. The …

Improved understanding of differences in kidney disease epidemiology, management and
outcomes in men and women could help nephrologists to better meet the needs of their …

Key Points Genetics of Chronic Kidney Disease Genetic causes of chronic kidney disease
(CKD) are not uncommon. Patients with CKD should be referred for genetic consultation and …

Significance: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be regarded as a burden of lifestyle
disease that shares common underpinning features and risk factors with the aging process; …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the fastest growing causes of death worldwide,
emphasizing the need to develop novel therapeutic approaches. CKD predisposes to acute …

Background This article presents a summary of the 2017 Annual Report of the European
Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Registry …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an efficient renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage
renal disease. Even if it ensures an outcome equivalent to hemodialysis and a better quality …

Kidney allograft failure is a serious condition, as it implies the need for reinitiation of dialysis
with associated morbidity and mortality, reduced quality of life, and higher economic cost …

Purpose Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health-care burden. Increasing evidence
suggests that a considerable proportion of patients are affected by a monogenic kidney …

Background Pre-emptive kidney transplantation (PEKT), ie, transplantation performed before
initiation of maintenance dialysis, is considered an ideal renal replacement therapy because …