Globally, the number of patients undergoing maintenance dialysis is increasing, yet throughout
the world there is significant variability in the practice of initiating dialysis. Factors such as …

Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to understand the role of
flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) of the brachial artery (BA) and peripheral arterial tonometry (…

The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are
increasing, and as such a better understanding of the interface between both conditions is …

Background Early accurate detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring after cardiac
surgery may improve morbidity and mortality. Although several novel biomarkers have been …

Cystatin C has some advantages over serum creatinine in estimating GFR. The use of
cystatin C as a confirmatory biomarker in deciding medication dosages or as a confirmatory …

Patients undergoing conventional maintenance hemodialysis typically receive three sessions
per week, each lasting 2.5–5.5 hours. Recently, the use of more intensive hemodialysis (> …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem with an increasing
incidence worldwide. Data on the cost-effectiveness of CKD screening in the general …

Background Uremic pruritus is a common and burdensome symptom afflicting patients with
advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and has been declared a priority for CKD research …

We congratulate the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) work group on
their comprehensive work in a broad subject area and agreed with many of the …

Background Frailty is a condition characterized by a decline in physical function and functional
capacity. Common symptoms of frailty, such as weakness and exhaustion, are prevalent …