Although the concept of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is similar to that in adults,
pediatric CKD has some peculiarities, and there is less evidence and many factors that are …

Chronic dialysis is rarely required during childhood. Despite technical advances that have
facilitated the treatment of even the youngest children, morbidity and mortality remain higher …

Background Infants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) form a vulnerable population who
are highly prone to mineral and bone disorders (MBD) including biochemical abnormalities …

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and
renal transplantation on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) …

Survival in the pediatric end-stage renal disease (ESRD) population has improved
substantially over recent decades. Nonetheless, mortality remains at least 30 times higher …

Background Outcome data for infants on chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) is limited and has
been based primarily on the analyses of voluntary entry registry data. In contrast, the United …

An increasing number of infants with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are surviving and
receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT). Unique clinical issues specific to this age group …

Introduction The incidence and outcomes of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) have been
well-studied in adults, but much less so in children. This study aimed to investigate the …

Kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is used to treat children and adults with acute kidney
injury (AKI), fluid overload, kidney failure, inborn errors of metabolism, and severe electrolyte …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a highly prevalent disease entity in the NICU, affecting nearly
one-quarter of critically ill neonates by some reports. Though medical management remains …