Background Chronic kidney disease is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease in the
United States. The purpose of this study was to understand the natural history of chronic …

Background Few cohort studies have focused on risk factors for end-stage renal disease
(ESRD). This investigation evaluated the prognostic value of several potential novel risk …

Background: Trends in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are important for
health care policy and planning. Objective: To update trends in CKD prevalence. Design …

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) in their 2012 Clinical Practice
Guidelines for Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease created a universal …

Background For patients with chronic renal insufficiency, rates of referral to nephrologists
are highly variable, and little is known about the effect of such consultation on clinical …

Background Mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased
risk for cardiovascular disease. The burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in this …

Abstract Knowledge of the excess risk posed by specific cardiovascular syndromes could
help in the development of strategies to reduce premature mortality among patients with …

Background End-stage renal disease substantially increases the risks of death,
cardiovascular disease, and use of specialized health care, but the effects of less severe …

Background Chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD);
however, it is uncertain if CVD is a risk factor for progression or development of kidney …

Because chronic kidney disease is a growing health concern, family physicians must be
equipped to care for this unique patient population. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension …