The development of dialysis by early pioneers such as Willem Kolff and Belding Scribner set
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging public health issue globally. The
prevalence estimates on CKD in South Asia are however limited. This study aimed to …

Background Fungal disease is frequent in India, but its incidence and prevalence are
unclear. This review aims at defining the frequency or burden of various fungal infections in …

Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the care of
patients with noncommunicable diseases, including those suffering from kidney-related …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. There is a lack of information on epidemiology and progression of CKD in low …

The number of deaths attributable to CKD in India rose from 0.59 million in 1990 to 1.18
million in 2016 (1). Data on incidence and prevalence of kidney failure remain estimates …

Abstract India's COVID-19 lockdown, one of the most severe in the world, is widely believed
to have disrupted critical non-COVID health services. However, linking these disruptions to …

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

Islam is the second most practiced religion globally, and the number of Muslims in Western
countries has been increasing due to recent trends in migration. Studies have shown that …

Asia is the largest and most populated continent in the world, with a high burden of kidney
failure. In this Policy Forum article, we explore dialysis care and dialysis funding in 17 …