Fluoride and arsenic in groundwater are two of the most discussed elements in the
emerging science “Medical Geology”. This paper reviews the studies conducted during the …

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 …

Since at least two decades, Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) has
become an increasingly discussed health issue in Sri Lanka and as well as in other tropical …

The epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) that contributes
significantly to morbidity and mortality rates among dry-zonal farming communities has …

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 …

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a globally prevalent non-communicable disease with
significant mortality and morbidity. It is typically associated with diabetes and hypertension; …

The term chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) refers to chronic kidney
disease (CKD) in the absence of diabetes, long‐standing hypertension, glomerulonephritis …

Environmental exposure to trace elements has been widely suspected as an etiological
factor for the emergence of chronic kidney disease of undetermined origin (CKDu) that …

Raisins and grape pekmez are consumed commonly by human all over the globe.
Consumption of contaminated foods may be the likely pathway of heavy metal exposure …

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 …