Worldwide, acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with poor patient outcomes. Over the last
few years, collaborative efforts, enabled by a common definition of AKI, have provided a …

Background Hyperuricemia may contribute to renal injury. We do not know whether use of
treatments that lower urate reduce the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease, particularly in diabetic patients,
is increasing rapidly throughout the world. Nowadays, many individuals in developing …

Introduction Good knowledge and early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can
help in preventing disease progression in its early stages and reducing undesired …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease and
muscle wasting, arising from numerous factors associated with declining renal function and …

Background In end‐stage renal disease (ESRD), coronary artery calcification (CAC) and
inflammation contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Statins do not improve survival in …

Background End stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing in the US, and these patients
demonstrate greater all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and hospitalization rates …

Background An increase in serum uric acid (UA) occurs during the early and middle stages
of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and aggravates the deterioration of kidney function. This …

Following ischaemic insult, tissue damage is extended after reperfusion, known as an
ischaemia reperfusion injury. Ischaemic conditioning—the application of transient, non …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a very well-established link with cardiovascular disease.
Below stage 3 CKD (glomerular filtration rate< 60 mL/min), there is a progressive increase in …