Objective Agricultural workers worldwide exposed to heat stress could be at the risk of
kidney injury, which could lead to chronic kidney disease of an unknown origin (CKDu) …

Objective: Identify early biomarkers and mechanisms of acute kidney injury in workers at risk
of developing chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). Methods: We assessed …

Occupational heat stress is a crucial risk factor for a range of Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI).
Outdoor workers in unorganized work sectors exposed to high ambient temperatures are at …

Penyakit ginjal kronis (PGK) adalah kelainan struktur atau fungsi ginjal, yang terdapat lebih
dari tiga bulan. Di Indonesia kejadian PGK yang menjadi gagal ginjal semakin meningkat …

Objectives: To evaluate impact of electrolyte supplementation on hydration status and health
outcomes in Guatemalan agricultural workers performing heavy work under hot climatic …

An electrochemical biosensor for creatinine determination in a drop of whole human blood
was developed and applied to the determination of creatinine in real clinical samples. It is …

Background Kidney damage is associated with an increased workload in high ambient
temperatures and may represent a pathway to chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in …

Abstract On October 14–15, 2019, the 1st Symposium to Promote Chronic Kidney Disease
(CKD) Research in Guatemala was held in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The Symposium …

An epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) has emerged in the past
two decades in agricultural communities, characterized by progressive renal failure with a …

Introduction There has been no comprehensive review for misdiagnosis in Occupational and
Environmental Medicine (OEM). The possible ramifications of an occupational disease (OD) …