Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem with an increasing incidence
and prevalence, poor outcomes, and high cost. Outcomes of chronic kidney disease include …

In the coming years, estimates of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may replace the
measurement of serum creatinine as the primary tool for the assessment of kidney function …

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease as a public health problem. Chronic kidney disease is
a worldwide public health problem. In the United States, there is a rising incidence and …

Background Kidney failure is known to cause anemia, which is associated with a higher risk
of cardiac failure and mortality. The impact of milder decreases in kidney function on …

ESRD incidence is much lower in Europe compared with the United States. This study
investigated whether this reflects a difference in the prevalence of earlier stages of chronic …

Health-related quality of life (QOL) refers to the measure of a patient [apos] s functioning,
well-being, and general health perception in each of three domains: physical, psychological …

Health services research conducted over the past 25 years makes a compelling case that
having health insurance or using more medical care would improve the health of the …

Background: Care for chronic renal failure involves management of complications and
preparation for possible dialysis. Patients often are not evaluated by nephrologists in a …

Background: Renal impairment (RI) is associated with worse prognosis. Recently, cystatin C
has been shown to represent a potentially superior marker of the glomerular filtration rate …

Anemia and end-stage renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy.
Background Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) …