Performance Measurement in Chronic Kidney Disease

Performance measurement in chronic kidney disease.

Do Americans receive high-value health care? Value only improves by advancing key indicators in one of two directions: increasing quality, decreasing cost, or both. In the face of unyielding mortality rates and the relentless expense of end-stage renal disease, government agencies and professional organizations are now focusing on new quality measures for patients with advancing chronic kidney ...

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...

Etiology and Outcome of Chronic Kidney Disease in Iranian Children

Background Considering the significant geographical and ethnical differences in pattern of incidence, etiology and outcome of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the present study aimed to assess the etiology and outcome of CKD in Iranian children. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study etiology and outcome of 372 children aged 3 months to 18 years with CKD was studied during the period 199...

Measurement of insulin resistance in chronic kidney disease.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Insulin resistance is a known complication of end-stage renal disease that also appears to be present in earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and an important potential therapeutic target in this population. Measurement of insulin resistance is reviewed in the context of known pathophysiologic abnormalities in CKD. RE...