The Case: Chronic Kidney Disease Unmasked by Single-Subject Research

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...

Chronic kidney disease in disadvantaged populations: The case of Africa

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The case for using albuminuria in staging chronic kidney disease.

The publication of the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines for the evaluation, classification, and stratification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 20021 has greatly raised awareness of CKD and stimulated epidemiologic research investigating the consequences of CKD. Its publication and distribution were also followed by critical commentaries. The authors of these com...