Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Since 1957, over 70 equations based on creatinine and/or cystatin C levels have been
developed to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR). However, whether these equations …

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of chronic
kidney disease (CKD) among 1,096 primary care type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients in …

Background: Clinical laboratories are increasingly reporting estimated glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) by using serum creatinine assays traceable to a standard reference material …

Background Previous studies have indicated that the performance of glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) estimation equations vary according to the races of the target population. The …

An Integrative Study of the Genetic, Social and Environmental Determinants of Chronic
Kidney Disease Characterized by Tubulointerstitial Damages in the North Central Region of …

In Thailand, chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening was reported in 2009 with an overall
prevalence of 17.5% and the highest at 22.2% in the northeastern region. This study aimed …

Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people worldwide and is associated with an
increased morbidity and mortality as a result of kidney failure and cardiovascular disease …

RATIONALE The definition of CKD remains intact, but we have clarified the classification
and risk stratification as indicated below. The addition of 'with implications for health'is …

Background South Asians are at high risk for chronic kidney disease. However, unlike those
in the United States and United Kingdom, laboratories in South Asian countries do not …