Kidney Health and Care: Current Status, Challenges, and Developments

Article Transplantation

Biopsy-proven CKD etiology and outcomes: the Chronic Kidney Disease Japan Cohort (CKD-JAC) study

Takayuki Hamano et al.

Summary: The CGA classification is more valuable than the GA classification in predicting kidney disease outcomes, and incorporating a prior biopsy-proven diagnosis significantly improves the accuracy of outcome prediction.

NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION (2023)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in India: a comparative study with Mesoamerican and Sri Lankan nephropathy

Aleeta Maria Jolly et al.

Summary: This article reviews CKDu in India and compares it with that in Mesoamerica and Sri Lanka. Risk factors for CKDu vary by region, and it is important to categorize the CKDu population based on these factors to avoid misinterpretation and further complications. Further research is needed to reveal the detailed pathophysiological mechanisms and their relation to the irrational exploitation of environmental resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2022)

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Review Computer Science, Information Systems

Telecardiology interventions for patients with cardiovascular Disease: A systematic review on characteristics and effects

Niloofar Mohammadzadeh et al.

Summary: This paper reviewed the effectiveness of telecardiology services in terms of clinical, economic, and patient-reported aspects. The findings showed that telecardiology can assist in early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' quality of life and satisfaction.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Trends of treated hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis infection in long-term hemodialysis patients in Taiwan: A nationwide survey in 2010-2018

Jia-Jung Lee et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the infection status of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis in the dialysis population using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The results showed an increasing trend of treated hepatitis B and hepatitis C cases and a mildly decreasing trend of treated tuberculosis cases. Male patients had higher rates of treated hepatitis B and tuberculosis, liver malignancy, and liver-related mortality.

JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2022)

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Review Urology & Nephrology

Two decades of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) research: Existing evidence and persistent gaps from epidemiological studies in Sri Lanka

Jennifer Pett et al.

Summary: Research on CKDu in Sri Lanka indicates that the etiology is still unclear, with prevalence studies mainly conducted in the North Central Province but recent studies showing CKDu in other regions. Various etiological factors have been investigated, including water source, agrochemical usage, agricultural work, but no single causative agent has conclusive evidence, with studies showing male sex, rural residence, and farming as common factors.

NEPHROLOGY (2022)

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Article Urology & Nephrology

CKD Care Programs and Incident Kidney Failure: A Study of a National Disease Management Program in Taiwan

Ming -Yen Lin et al.

Summary: The implementation of universal CKD care programs in Taiwan has significantly reduced the long-term trends in the incidence of maintenance dialysis.

KIDNEY MEDICINE (2022)

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Review Nursing

Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Care for Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review

Hsin-Tien Hsu et al.

Summary: Multidisciplinary care for CKD patients, involving healthcare professionals from various specialties, can significantly improve clinical outcomes and reduce the progression of the disease. The collaboration of healthcare professionals is crucial in providing comprehensive and continuous care for CKD patients, leading to better control of biochemical markers and improved patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the effects of multidisciplinary care on various aspects of CKD management and patient outcomes.

WORLDVIEWS ON EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING (2021)

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