Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is currently defined by abnormalities of kidney structure or
function assessed using a matrix of variables—including glomerular filtration rate (GFR) …

Cadmium (Cd) is a food-chain contaminant that has high rates of soil-to-plant transference.
This phenomenon makes dietary Cd intake unavoidable. Although long-term Cd intake …

The last quarter century witnessed significant population growth, aging, and major changes
in epidemiologic trends, which may have shaped the state of chronic kidney disease (CKD) …

Increased life expectancy is posing unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems
worldwide. These include a sharp increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease …

The present review aims to provide an update on health risks associated with the low-to-
moderate levels of environmental cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) to which most populations …

In much of the world, currently employed upper limits of tolerable intake and acceptable
excretion of cadmium (Cd)(ECd/Ecr) are 0.83 µg/kg body weight/day and 5.24 µg/g …

Elevated protein catabolism and protein malnutrition are common in patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The underlying etiology …

The kidneys play a pivotal role in the regulation of electrolyte and acid-base balance. With
progressive loss of kidney function, derangements in electrolytes and acid-base inevitably …

Chronic kidney disease is a growing public health problem, as its prevalence and incidence
have almost doubled over the last three decades. Chronic kidney disease is defined as the …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common, but the frequency of albuminuria
testing and referral to nephrology care has been difficult to measure. We here characterize …