Mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is largely a consequence of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is a particular concern given the increasing prevalence of …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss of renal function. The gradual decline in
kidney function leads to an accumulation of toxins normally cleared by the kidneys, resulting …

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The accurate definition and staging of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the major
achievements of modern nephrology. Intensive research is now being undertaken to unravel …

In this narrative review, the biological/biochemical impact (toxicity) of a large array of known
individual uremic retention solutes and groups of solutes is summarized. We classified these …

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an impairment of kidney function, several
uremic solutes are retained. Some of these exert toxic effects, which are called uremic …

Persistent low-grade inflammation and premature ageing are hallmarks of the uremic
phenotype and contribute to impaired health status, reduced quality of life, and premature …

Results Of 37 individuals randomized (age= 69±10 years old; 57% men; eGFR= 24±8
ml/min per 1.73 m 2), 31 completed the study. Synbiotic therapy did not significantly reduce …

The gut microbiome is composed of a diverse population of bacteria that have beneficial and
adverse effects on human health. The microbiome has recently gained attention and is …

Also known as the “second human genome,” the gut microbiome plays important roles in
both the maintenance of health and the pathogenesis of disease. The symbiotic relationship …