Background: The global epidemiology of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) reflects each
nation's unique genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics. The …

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 …

Globally, more than 5 million people die annually from lack of access to critical treatments for
kidney disease—by 2040, chronic kidney disease is projected to be the fifth leading cause of …

Home dialysis modalities (home hemodialysis [HD] and peritoneal dialysis [PD]) are
associated with greater patient autonomy and treatment satisfaction compared with in-center …

Objective To determine the global capacity (availability, accessibility, quality, and
affordability) to deliver kidney replacement therapy (dialysis and transplantation) and …

Rationale & Objective Approximately 11% of people with kidney failure worldwide are
treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study examined PD use and practice patterns …

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors is increasing worldwide, and
the rapid rise in global need for end-stage kidney disease care is a major challenge for …

Abstract Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) are frequently present in the general
population as patients age with approximately a third of individuals experiencing LUTS …

Abstract The American Society of Nephrology has established a new initiative, AKI! Now,
with the goal of promoting excellence in the prevention and treatment of AKI by building a …

A brief comprehensive overview is provided of the elements constituting the burden of
kidney disease [chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury]. This publication can …