Managing chronic kidney disease

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older People.

In Reply Because our study was a phase 2B trial with the purpose of finding the optimal dosage with which to conduct a phase 3 outcome trial, strong conclusions should not be drawn from the results. Although Dr Feng and colleagues are correct that change in UACR at day 90 was the primary end point, we understand this is not consistent with any valid renal outcome and is a marker of inflammation...

Managing Dyslipidemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the U.S. continues to increase, and now over 10% of the U.S. population has some form of CKD. Although some patients with CKD will ultimately develop renal failure, most patients with CKD will die of cardiovascular disease before dialysis becomes necessary. Patients with CKD have major proatherogenic lipid abnormalities that are treatable with re...

Updated guidelines for managing chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most costly disease covered by Medicare, and two common causes of CKD, diabetes and hypertension, are increasing worldwide. More than 60% of Americans will develop CKD in their lifetimes. This article reviews updated guidelines for managing CKD in primary care.

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...