Background The use of nephrotoxic drugs has the potential to accelerate the loss of kidney
function and increase the risk of end-stage renal disease. Objectives To determine the …

Introduction: The rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a global public
health challenge particularly in develo** countries, including our local environment …

Background: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally.
Recently, the concept of Health‑Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is receiving attention as a …

Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for preventable cardiovascular-related
complications and mortalities worldwide. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become an epidemic with many recognised
risk factors. However, the role of pre-hypertension in CKD is yet to be fully studied in our …

Background: The increasing cases of chronic kidney disease is a global public health
concern. The potential link between consumption of food contaminated with heavy metals …

Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem, contributing to increased morbidity
and mortality. Its prevalence varies between 8% and 16% all over the world [1, 2]. It is …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise globally due to the increase in
prevalence of common risk factors. Screening for CKD risk factors is important for early …

Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study on acute stroke patients
and matched controls, evaluating for kidney dysfunction using both estimated glomerular …

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing the world over, and it is now
regarded as a public health problem. The prevalence of CKD in Nigeria remained largely …