The prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is receiving
considerable attention due to the serious threat to human health throughout the world …

Abstract The cause of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the rural dry
zone of Sri Lanka remains unidentified, despite vast research efforts that brought about an …

Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) released during the burning of sugarcane have been
postulated to have a role in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology. We tested the …

Silica nanoparticles found in sugarcane ash have been postulated to be a toxicant
contributing to chronic kidney disease (CKD) of unknown etiology. However, although the …

Multiple epidemics of chronic kidney disease of an unknown etiology (CKDu) have emerged
in agricultural communities around the world. Many factors have been posited as potential …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has posed a serious threat to human
health around the world. The link between the prevalence of CKDu and groundwater …

Poor groundwater quality in household wells is hypothesized as being a potential
contributor to chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. However …

Silica exposure has been associated with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology
(CKDu). 1-4 Both sugarcane and rice contain amorphous silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) that …

Chronic kidney disease with uncertain etiology (CKDu) is an emerging health problem in Sri
Lanka, particularly among the dry-zone farming communities that use groundwater for …

Kidney stone disease affects people globally, with its prevalence on the rise. Given the
importance of elements' function in formation of kidney stones, this study investigated major …