chronic kidney disease

Racial Disparity Seen in Healthcare Among Blacks With CKD

Jul 11, 2022

When encountering racism, Black veterans with chronic kidney disease described bottling up their...

Screen Early to Prevent CKD and Mitigate Chronic Conditions

May 24, 2022

Currently, about 37 million adults across the United States are living with chronic kidney disease...

Examining Risk for CKD Progression & Kidney Failure Post-Nephrectomy

Mar 30, 2022

“Whether chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to surgical removal of kidney tissue (nephrectomy) is as...

Diuretics Not Independently Linked With CKD Progression

Mar 1, 2022

“Different types of diuretic drugs are widely used to help treat high blood pressure, fluid...

Low Muscle Power Impacts Functional Outcomes in CKD

Oct 16, 2021

“Individuals with CKD are characterized by adverse changes in physical function, which is...

Gout Flare Prophylaxis & Therapy Use in Patients With CKD

Sep 29, 2021

Gout is often linked with other comorbidities that are clustered within metabolic syndrome, but it...

Predicting Long-Term Complications After Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Disease

Sep 21, 2021

Sepsis is the most commonly identified risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI), according to...

Early Detection of CKD May Delay Progression, Curb Healthcare Costs

Sep 20, 2021

CKD affects more than 37 million adults in the United States and drives nearly $120 billion in...

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography Identifies Microperfusion in CKD

Mar 19, 2021

“Renal perfusion plays an essential role in kidney health, as the kidneys receive up to 25% of...

CKD Patient Education Motivates Changes for Reducing Disease Progression

Mar 8, 2021

Management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a particular focus in East London, England, which...

Assessing COVID-19 in Patients With ESKD

Jan 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic was quickly recognized as a highly contagious, relatively lethal infection...

Examining the Association Between Poor Sleep and Chronic Kidney Disease

Jan 15, 2021

Sleep apnea-associated hypoxia and very short sleep are linked with a higher moderate-to-severe...

Comparing Alternative Markers of Glycemia in Patients With CKD

Oct 23, 2020

Although evidence and experience show that A1C is commonly used to assess diabetes control over...

Nurses’ Perceptions on the Body Patients With CKD: From the Physical to the Emotional

Aug 17, 2020

While the connection between physical and emotional changes among patients with chronic kidney...

Nurses’ Perceptions on the Body Patients With CKD: From the Physical to the Emotional

Jun 1, 2020

While the connection between physical and emotional changes among patients with chronic kidney...

Secretory Solutes & Kidney Health

May 29, 2020

Evidence shows that the secretion of organic solutes is an essential intrinsic kidney function....