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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"CKD Progression"”.
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The development and evaluation of a self-management package for people with diabetes at risk of chronic kidney disease
Progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in diabetes can be slowed by strict blood pressure and blood sugar control, prescription of medicines that modify the renin-angiotensin system and lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation. Because of the large numbers of people with diabetes whose …
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Investigating kidney disease clinical epidemiology using routinely collected administrative data and proteomics
… kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute-on-chronic kidney disease (A-on-CKD) and kidney disease progression using rule-based laboratory- and database-embedded algorithms and proteomic analysis. The research includes three components. Firstly, an internal validation of the …
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Erythropoietin treatment in anaemic patients at the Nephrology Unit of the Steve Biko Academic Hospital - a retrospective, cross-sectional study
Anaemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) mostly results from a decrease in the production of erythropoietin (EPO) by the failing kidney. CKD progression requires treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and iron supplementation to ensure sufficient erythrocyte production. Best clinical …
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Can we predict when to start renal replacement therapy in chronic kidney disease patient by using 6 months clinical data?
… to develop a model of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) progression for predicting the probability and time to progression from various CKD stage to renal replacement therapy (RRT), using 6 months clinical data variables routinely measured in healthcare centers. METHODS: The data were derived from …
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Simple Tests for Assessing Kidney and Cardiovascular Function in Chromic Kidney Disease Patients (Stages 2, 3 and 4)
… Moreover the interpretation of risk factors for progression of CKD linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains difficult, particularly in older subjects. To address this GFR and the cardiovascular parameters arterial stiffness, heart rate variability (HRV) and natriuretic peptides (NT- proBNP …
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The role of diet therapy in chronic kidney disease
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by gradual loss of kidney function over time. Millions of adults have CKD and those who have diabetes, hypertension, and family history of kidney failure are at highest risk of its development. Patients may develop comorbidities, …