Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a general term covering heterogeneous disorders with an overarching definition of having markers of kidney damage or decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This definition…
Abstract Driven by the escalating prevalence of diabetes across the world, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is an expanding global epidemic that incurs enormous human and economic cost. DKD is the…
Abstract Although less common in children than in adults, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant health problem with the potential for serious long-term consequences. Although similarities are seen between…
Abstract The understanding of hypertensive chronic kidney disease (CKD) has recently been reshaped by the discovery of risk alleles associated with kidney disease. Recent studies have also changed our understanding…
Outline Pathogenesis, 136 Clinical Consequences of Anemia and Effects of Correction, 137 Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), 137 Cognitive Function, 137 Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality, 138 Therapies for Chronic Kidney…
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global issue, currently affecting approximately 10% of the population. Optimal care of these patients must encompass their complex medical issues, aiming not…
Abstract This chapter will review core questions and concepts of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults including physiological changes associated with aging, identification and epidemiology of CKD in older…
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting an estimated 10% of the world population. There are many causes for CKD, including familial…
Abstract In this chapter, we focus on assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as an index of overall kidney function. The GFR cannot be measured directly. Instead, it is assessed…
