Chronic Kidney Disease in Agricultural Communities Numerous cases of chronic kidney
disease of unknown cause have emerged among agricultural workers and other manual …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a global epidemic. Sri Lanka has
experienced a doubling of the disease every 4 or 5 years since it was first identified in the …

Almost 30 years after the detection of chronic interstitial nephritis in agricultural communities
(CINAC) its etiology remains unknown. To help define this we examined 34 renal biopsies …

Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) released during the burning of sugarcane have been
postulated to have a role in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology. We tested the …

Introduction The incidence of chronic kidney disease of unknown or uncertain etiology
(CKDu) is recognized as a global health crisis. Research to pinpoint the risk factors …

In twenty-first century buildings, green roof systems are envisioned as great solution for
improving Environmental sustainability in urban ecosystems and it helps to mitigate various …

Background Epidemic levels of CKD of undetermined cause, termed Mesoamerican
nephropathy in Central America, have been found in low-and middle-income countries. We …

This analysis provides new estimates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence–
including CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu)–across ten districts most affected by CKD in Sri …

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a globally prevalent non-communicable disease with
significant mortality and morbidity. It is typically associated with diabetes and hypertension; …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) has emerged as a serious health
issue in Sri Lanka. The disease has been recorded in the North Central Province of the …