Chronic kidney diseases have become a major issue worldwide. The spectrum of biopsy
proven renal diseases differs between locations and changes over time. It is therefore …

ABSTRACT 'Elderly'is most commonly defined as an individual aged 65 years or older.
However, this definition fails to account for the differences in genetics, lifestyle and overall …

The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is growing globally, particularly in low-and
lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) where access to treatment is poor and the largest …

Objectives As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic developed there was a paucity of
data relevant to people living with rheumatic disease. This led to the development of a …

Background Shared decision making (SDM) is recognized as the gold standard for patient-
centered care. This study aimed to assess and compare the SDM among patients …

Aim To describe sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidities of a large cohort of
Australian general practice‐based patients identified as having chronic kidney disease …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) negatively impacts psychological well-being and quality of
life (QoL). Underpinned by the Common Sense Model (CSM), this study evaluated the …

Background High blood pressure is the most significant risk factor for the development and
progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Lowering blood pressure is a goal to prevent …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was largely a hidden health problem until the publication of
an internationally agreed approach to its identification, monitoring, and treatment. The 2002 …

Introduction Despite recognized geographic and sex-based differences in hemoglobin in the
general population, these factors are typically ignored in patients with chronic kidney …