The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, with the greatest increases occurring in
low-and middle-income countries. In most developed countries, type 2 diabetes is presently …

Earlier recognition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) could slow progression, prevent
complications, and reduce cardiovascular-related outcomes. However, current estimates of …

Background Both end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease are increasing
worldwide; however, the full effect of chronic kidney disease is unknown because mortality …

The incidence of kidney failure treatment in the United States increased 57% from 1991 to
2000. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence was 11% among US adults surveyed in …

Background The impact of recent guidelines for early detection and prevention of chronic
kidney disease (CKD) on patient awareness of disease and factors that might be associated …

Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global challenge. Empirical
evidence of low CKD awareness rates in developed countries speaks for an urgent need to …

Macroalbuminuria, erythrocyturia, and impaired renal function are strong predictors of poor
renal outcome in patients with known renal disease. However, the yield of mass screening …

Background. Internationally, there have been substantial efforts to improve the early
identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a view to improving survival, reducing …

Background Despite the wide availability and low cost of serum creatinine measurement, at-
risk populations are not routinely tested for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We used …

Purpose.: To determine the risk factors for and relationship between diabetic retinopathy
(DR) and diabetic nephropathy (DN), including microalbuminuria and overt nephropathy, in …