Global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease and disparities in kidney replacement therapy

JS Thurlow, M Joshi, G Yan, KC Norris… - American journal of …, 2021 - karger.com
Background: The global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) reflects each
nation's unique genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics. The …

Membranous nephropathy

P Ronco, L Beck, H Debiec, FC Fervenza… - Nature reviews Disease …, 2021 - nature.com
Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a glomerular disease that can occur at all ages. In adults,
it is the most frequent cause of nephrotic syndrome. In~ 80% of patients, there is no …

[HTML][HTML] The case for early identification and intervention of chronic kidney disease: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) …

MG Shlipak, SL Tummalapalli, LE Boulware… - Kidney international, 2021 - Elsevier
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes substantial global morbidity and increases
cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Unlike other chronic diseases with established …

Assessment of global kidney health care status

AK Bello, A Levin, M Tonelli, IG Okpechi, J Feehally… - Jama, 2017 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Kidney disease is a substantial worldwide clinical and public health problem, but
information about available care is limited. Objective To collect information on the current …

[HTML][HTML] Increasing access to integrated ESKD care as part of universal health coverage

DCH Harris, SJ Davies, FO Finkelstein, V Jha… - Kidney international, 2019 - Elsevier
The global nephrology community recognizes the need for a cohesive strategy to address
the growing problem of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In March 2018, the International …

[HTML][HTML] Complications of chronic kidney disease: current state, knowledge gaps, and strategy for action

AK Bello, M Alrukhaimi, GE Ashuntantang… - Kidney international …, 2017 - Elsevier
The International Society of Nephrology has adopted a proactive approach to defining the
current state of kidney care and unmet needs through a multifaceted Closing the Gaps …

Immunity, microbiota and kidney disease

F Knauf, JR Brewer, RA Flavell - Nature Reviews Nephrology, 2019 - nature.com
The recognition that intestinal microbiota exert profound effects on human health has led to
major advances in our understanding of disease processes. Studies over the past 20 years …

AKI! Now initiative: recommendations for awareness, recognition, and management of AKI

KD Liu, SL Goldstein, A Vijayan… - Clinical Journal of the …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Abstract The American Society of Nephrology has established a new initiative, AKI! Now,
with the goal of promoting excellence in the prevention and treatment of AKI by building a …

Adherence to hemodialysis and associated factors among end stage renal disease patients at selected nephrology units in Rwanda: a descriptive cross‐sectional …

MC Mukakarangwa, G Chironda… - Nursing research …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Worldwide, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has become a public health
concern increasing the number of patients maintained on hemodialysis prior to renal …

Overview of the burden of chronic kidney disease in Mexico: secondary data analysis based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

M Agudelo-Botero, R Valdez-Ortiz… - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective To describe the evolution of the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Mexico
by states, sex and subtypes from 1990 to 2017. Design Secondary data analysis based on …