Atualmente, é amplamente aceita a definição da doença renal crônica (DRC) que se baseia
em alterações na taxa de filtração glomerular e/ou presença de lesão parenquimatosa …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a global public health burden. Taiwan has
the highest incidence and prevalence rates of end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) in the world …

Background Few cohort studies have focused on risk factors for end-stage renal disease
(ESRD). This investigation evaluated the prognostic value of several potential novel risk …

Albuminuria and renal insufficiency prevalence guides population screening: Results from
the NHANES III. Background A number of screening criteria, applied either at a single point …

Carl Erik Mogensen Medical Department M, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Aarhus
Kommunehospital, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark (Modified from …

The occurrence of chronic kidney disease and subsequent rate of loss of renal function are
highly variable among individuals with the same underlying cause of renal injury or degree …

At present, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is broadly defined on the basis of changes in the
glomerular filtration rate and/or the presence of parenchymal damage present for at least 3 …

Evidence for genetic factors in the development and progression of IgA nephropathy.
Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common glomerulonephritis in the world …

The factors associated with proteinuria were examined in a large multiracial Asian
population participating in a screening program aimed at the early detection of renal …

Background The cause of kidney failure is unknown in approximately 10% of patients with
stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). For those who first present to nephrology care with …