Expenses of the Brazilian Public Healthcare System with chronic kidney disease

[Chronic kidney disease--a public health problem?].

Chronic diseases have become a major public health problem. Chronic diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in India and other lowand middle-income countries. The chronic diseases account for 60% of all deaths worldwide. Eighty percentage of chronic disease deaths worldwide occur in lowand middleincome countries.1 In India, the projected number of deaths due to chronic disease w...

Chronic kidney disease and use of dental services in a united states public healthcare system: a retrospective cohort study

BACKGROUND As several studies have shown an association between periodontal disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), regular dental care may be an important strategy for reducing the burden of CKD. Access to dental care may be limited in the US public health system. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study of 6,498 adult patients with (n = 2,235) and without (n = 4,263) CKD and at least 12...

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...

Etiology and Outcome of Chronic Kidney Disease in Iranian Children

Background Considering the significant geographical and ethnical differences in pattern of incidence, etiology and outcome of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the present study aimed to assess the etiology and outcome of CKD in Iranian children. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study etiology and outcome of 372 children aged 3 months to 18 years with CKD was studied during the period 199...