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An S3 guideline has been developed for the management of CKD in primary care. Methods: The guideline is based on publications retrieved by a systematic search of the literature for international ...

Nephrotic proteinuria was defined as <3 g of total protein excretion in 24 hours. CKD = chronic kidney disease; LDL = low-density lipoprotein; HDL = high-density lipoprotein. TG ≥ 500 mg/dl TG ...

The socioeconomic barriers faced by these communities include restricted access to preventive care, which impedes early detection and management of CKD. As a result, many individuals are diagnosed ...

Factors that decrease kidney function, such as high blood pressure or diabetes without proper management, may result in kidney damage over time, or CKD. When these organs don’t work properly ...

Kidney disease results from kidney damage and subsequent decline in kidney function, says Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, a nephrologist ...

if patients already have kidney disease, stopping its progression while managing excess cardiovascular risk.” This means more screening of people with diabetes for signs of early kidney injury ...

Credit: Getty Images Ketoanalogues may provide a viable solution for patients who require higher protein intake but have compromised renal function. Ketoanalogues are a useful supplement that ...

Some 20% to 30% of gout patients also have CKD, the researchers said, which is not surprising since they share many risk ...