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 ...

Kidney disease often progresses silently, causing irreversible damage before symptoms appear. Simple tests like blood eGFR/creatinine, urine microalbumin (ACR), complete urine examination, and ...

CKD complicates cancer treatment, reducing adjuvant chemotherapy use and increasing mortality risk, necessitating individualized treatment approaches. In a study of 109,875 cancer patients, only 42% ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. For many people, CKD can also lead to constipation. There are a few different ...

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 ...