Budget impact analysis of chronic kidney disease mass screening test in Japan

Budget impact of secondary hyperparathyroidism treatment in chronic kidney disease in an Ecuadorian social security hospital

BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disorder with high morbidity and mortality worldwide whose complications generate multiple costs. In Ecuador, only a few healthcare institutions have implemented management protocols aimed to reduce costs and to improve the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term (1-year) and long-term (5-year) costs and savin...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Screening for chronic kidney disease.

Volume 89, Number 4 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 293 Case Study A 55-year-old woman with no history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension asks to be screened for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Her 88-year-old mother has end-stage renal disease and is currently undergoing renal dialysis. The patient says she wants to take all necessary precautions to prevent this from happening to her.

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as reduced excretory kidney function (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <60 mL/min/1.73m2) or evidence of kidney damage (such as proteinuria) for a period of at least 3 months, is considered a major global public health problem (Levey, Atkins et al. 2007). The prevalence of CKD has been estimated at between 10-15% in industrialised countries and is increasin...