Iron deficiency, even in the absence of anemia, can be debilitating, and exacerbate any
underlying chronic disease, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Iron deficiency is …

Chronic kidney disease is a common disorder and its prevalence is increasing worldwide.
Early diagnosis on the basis of presence of proteinuria or reduced estimated glomerular …

Background: Chronic kidney disease is an important risk factor for death and cardiovascular-
related morbidity, but estimates to date of its prevalence in Canada have generally been …

Objective To investigate whether the presence of kidney stones increase the risk of end
stage renal disease (ESRD) or other adverse renal outcomes. Design A registry cohort study …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern with rising prevalence. In
this study we consider 24 predictive parameters and create a machine learning classifier to …

A 54-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presents for care. Her creatinine level has
increased from 1.1 mg per deciliter (97 μmol per liter) 4 years ago to 3.1 mg per deciliter …

Results: A total of 14 trials involving 143 participants met the eligibility criteria. Dietary fiber
supplementation significantly reduced serum urea and creatinine levels in the primary …

Different diseases and disorders that affect the kidneys include, but are not limited to,
glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, renal …

Background Effective co-management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
between primary care physicians (PCPs) and nephrologists is increasingly recognized as a …

Canadian Society of Nephrology 2014 clinical practice guideline for timing the initiation of
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