Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a major public health problem
around the world. But the prevalence has not been reported in South Asian region as a …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purposes of this review are to identify population
characteristics of important risk factors for the development and progression of diabetic …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a public health burden worldwide and is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most patients with CKD are managed by …

Introduction The global nephrology workforce is shrinking and, in many countries, is unable
to meet healthcare needs. Accurate data pertaining to human resources in nephrology in …

Background The growing global health burden of kidney disease is substantial and the
nephrology workforce is critical to managing it. There are concerns that the nephrology …

Introduction Access to dialysis and transplantation in the developing world remains limited.
Therefore, optimising renal allograft survival is essential. This study aimed to evaluate …

Background South Africa (SA) is one of the most financially unequal countries in the world.
This situation is highlighted by disparate access to healthcare, particularly provision of …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem that is increasing in prevalence
and incidence and together with the shortage of nephrologists constitutes a major challenge …

Background Kidney disease accounts for more than 49 billion dollars in healthcare
expenditures annually. Early detection and intervention may reduce the burden of disease …