The term sarcopenia was first introduced in 1988 by Irwin Rosenberg to define a condition of
muscle loss that occurs in the elderly. Since then, a broader definition comprising not only …

Loss of muscle proteins is a deleterious consequence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that
causes a decrease in muscle strength and function, and can lead to a reduction in quality of …

This is an opportune time to publish the first KDIGO 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline for
Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Worldwide, the estimated number …

Recognizing that race is a social and not a biological construct, healthcare professionals
and the public have called for removal of race in clinical algorithms. In response, the …

Description: The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization
developed a clinical practice guideline in 2020 for the management of patients with diabetes …

Background: Despite available clinical management strategies, chronic kidney disease
(CKD) is associated with severe morbidity and mortality worldwide, which beckons new …

Hemodialysis (HD) majorly represents the global treatment option for patients with chronic
kidney disease stage 5, and, despite advances in dialysis technology, these patients face a …

People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk for kidney failure,
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and premature mortality. Recent …

In recent years, a growing body of evidence has emerged on the benefits of plant-based
diets for the prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases. In parallel, data now exist …

Increased life expectancy is posing unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems
worldwide. These include a sharp increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease …