Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined by a sudden loss of excretory kidney function. AKI is part
of a range of conditions summarized as acute kidney diseases and disorders (AKD), in …

Racial disparities in incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI) are pervasive and
are driven in part by social inequities and other factors. It is well-documented that Black …

Background Severe maternal morbidity is increasing in the United States. Black women
experience the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity and also of preterm births, which …

Background Pregnancy involves major adaptations in renal haemodynamics, tubular, and
endocrine functions. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal …

Background Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (Pr-AKI) is associated with significant
maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, with a three-to four-fold increase in perinatal …

Background The incidence of acute kidney injury in pregnancy (P-AKI) is rising and is
associated with detrimental maternal and foetal outcomes. Ethnic disparities in pregnancy …

Background: Globally, PRAKI is among the leading causes of death in pregnant women. The
prevalence, causes and outcome of this condition vary among countries due to differences …

Acute kidney injury is defined as any of the following (not graded): increase in serum
creatinine by≥ 0.3 mg/dl (≥ 26.5 μmol/l) within 48 hours; or increase in serum creatinine …

Background Pregnant women are susceptible to kidney function impairment due to
physiological and metabolic changes induced by pregnancy. A series of studies suggested …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden decline in kidney function over a
period of days to weeks. Ischemia-reperfusion (IR) is the most common cause of AKI that …