Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before complete ...

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Data from the SMART-C show that SGLT2i use reduces kidney disease progression risk in patients with type 2 diabetes, CKD, or heart failure, across the full spectrum of kidney function and albuminuria.

Anemia and other contributing factors are common causes of fatigue in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Healthy lifestyle habits and taking steps to meet your nutritional needs can help. If you have ...

Rates of NSAID prescribing are high for patients with CKD, despite guidelines advising against their use in patients with a glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Clinicians find it ...

The authors developed an algorithm that uses medical claims to identify patients with chronic kidney disease who are at greatest risk of being hospitalized within 90 days. Objectives: Patients with ...

CKD complicates cancer treatment, reducing adjuvant chemotherapy use and increasing mortality risk, necessitating ...

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...

CKD develops through stages 1–5. If a person has stage 3 CKD, they may begin to experience more noticeable symptoms, such as fatigue, swelling, and difficulty sleeping. At stage 3 chronic kidney ...