Challenges of access to kidney care for children in low-resource settings
Kidney disease is a global public health concern across the age spectrum, including in
children. However, our understanding of the true burden of kidney disease in low-resource …
children. However, our understanding of the true burden of kidney disease in low-resource …
Chronic kidney disease in children: Using novel biomarkers as predictors of disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children contributes to the global health burden. The focus
on using novel biomarkers to predict the onset and progression of the disease has …
on using novel biomarkers to predict the onset and progression of the disease has …
End stage renal disease in sub-Saharan Africa
S Naicker, G Ashuntantang - Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged …, 2017 - Elsevier
The increasing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), coupled with an ageing society …
morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), coupled with an ageing society …
Childhood nephrotic syndrome in tropical Africa: then and now
WA Olowu, A Ademola, AB Ajite… - … and international child …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This descriptive and comparative review examines the changing epidemiology, treatment,
renal and patient outcome of childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) in tropical Africa (TpAfr). In …
renal and patient outcome of childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) in tropical Africa (TpAfr). In …
Health disparities in access to kidney replacement therapy amongst children and adolescents with end-stage kidney disease in low-and lower-middle-income …
R Lalji, A Francis, DW Johnson… - Kidney …, 2020 - kidney-international.org
Many health disparities exist between children of lowand lower-middle-income countries
(LLMICs) as compared with their high-income country (HIC) counterparts because of a …
(LLMICs) as compared with their high-income country (HIC) counterparts because of a …
The incidence of and risk factors for late presentation of childhood chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background When detected early, inexpensive measures can slow chronic kidney disease
progression to kidney failure which, for children, confers significant morbidity and impacts …
progression to kidney failure which, for children, confers significant morbidity and impacts …
Kidney transplantation in low-and middle-income countries: the Transplant Links experience
LE Roberts, A Kaur, J Jewitt-Harris, A Ready… - Pediatric …, 2024 - Springer
Paediatric kidney failure is a global problem responsible for significant childhood morbidity
and mortality. The gold-standard treatment is kidney transplantation. However, the …
and mortality. The gold-standard treatment is kidney transplantation. However, the …
Nephrology in Nigeria
The practice of Nephrology in Nigeria dates back to the 1960s when the country gained
independence from the UK. The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, as a college …
independence from the UK. The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, as a college …
[PDF][PDF] Risk factors for chronic kidney disease in children attending pediatric outpatient clinic in federal medical center Asaba
BU Ezeonwu, I Nwafor, I Nnodim, A Ayodeji… - Journal of Preventive …, 2016 - jprevepi.com
Abstract Introduction: In Nigeria, chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence in children ranges
between 2-6 cases per annum. Management of CKD which includes dialysis and renal …
between 2-6 cases per annum. Management of CKD which includes dialysis and renal …
Epidemiology and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
E Ku, J Harambat - Pediatric Nephrology, 2022 - Springer
The global burden of chronic kidney disease remains high, and the cost of caring for patients
with CKD is substantial, especially if end-stage kidney disease occurs. The incidence and …
with CKD is substantial, especially if end-stage kidney disease occurs. The incidence and …