Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Abstract Background Normalization Process Theory (NPT) identifies, characterises and
explains key mechanisms that promote and inhibit the implementation, embedding and …

Background Chronic kidney disease is an important cause of global mortality and morbidity.
Data for epidemiological features of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors are limited for …

The treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
imposes substantial societal costs. Expenditure is highest for renal replacement therapy …

It is important to realize that guidelines cannot always account for individual variation among
patients. They are not intended to supplant physician judgment with respect to particular …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prevalent in many countries, and the costs associated with
the care of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are estimated to exceed US $1 …

This issue provides a clinical overview of chronic kidney disease, focusing on prevention,
diagnosis, treatment, and patient information. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the …

The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly increasing with a projection of
becoming the 5th most common cause of years of life lost globally by 2040. CKD is a major …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important public health concern in developed countries
because of both the number of people affected and the high cost of care when prevention …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present
the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the screening, monitoring, and …