This review emphasized the nascent literature that demonstrates consistent relationships
between air pollutant exposure and adverse outcomes among dialysis patients. Further …

There is increasing evidence for an association of air pollutants and the incidence of chronic
kidney disease, and the progression to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Despite the …

Background: Fine particulate matter (particulate matter with diameter< 2.5 µm [PM 2.5]) is
associated with CKD progression and may impact the health of patients living with kidney …

Abstract Background and Aims According to the Global Burden of Disease, mortality
attributed to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is steadily increasing worldwide, with an …

Rationale & Objective Ambient PM 2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns) is a
ubiquitous air pollutant with established adverse cardiovascular (CV) effects. However …

Background The association between incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage
renal disease (ESRD) and exposure to outdoor air pollution is under debate. We aimed to …

In their current article entitled “Ambient Air Pollution and Mortality among Older Patients
Initiating Maintenance Dialysis,” Feng and colleagues [1] have added to an emerging …

Background At present, there is no epidemiological evidence of the association between
metabolic kidney diseases (MKD) and exposure to air pollution. Methods We investigated …

This issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases contains a novel study on the
association between ambient air pollution and cardiovascular disease in kidney transplant …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been a global public health problem with many adverse
outcomes, but data are lacking regarding the relationship between air pollutants and risk of …