Clinical assessment of synbiotics for treating chronic kidney disease

Does treating obesity stabilize chronic kidney disease?

BACKGROUND Obesity is a growing health issue in the Western world. Obesity, as part of the metabolic syndrome adds to the morbidity and mortality. The incidence of diabetes and hypertension, two primary etiological factors for chronic renal failure, is significantly higher with obesity. We report a case with morbid obesity whose renal function was stabilized with aggressive management of his ob...

Clinical Assessment of a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease

Before You Start: Facts You Need to Know • A focused history and physical examination is essential in the assessment of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). • A CKD patient’s history should differentiate CKD from acute kidney disease, defi ne duration and chronicity, fi nd a causative or contributory disease, and assess complications and comorbidities. • Physical examination should cover...

Design and implementation of an intelligent clinical decision support system for diagnosis and prediction of chronic kidney disease

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most important public health concerns worldwide. The steady increase in the number of people with End-stage renal disease (ESRD) needing a kidney transplant to survive and incur high costs, highlights early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This study aimed to design a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for diagnosing CKD and p...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

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...