Medical Research On Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease | Research | NIDDK

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It has been estimated that 37 million American adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD has two main causes: high blood pressure and diabetes. CKD, especially if undetected, can progress to irreversible kidney failure. People with kidney failure require dialysis or a …

Kidney Disease | NIDDK

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Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. You are at greater risk for kidney disease if you have …

Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Trials - Mayo Clinic …

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The study is designed to recruit 45% of the study population with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The trial will test the effects of low systolic blood pressure (SBP) goal of < 120 mm …

Clinical Trials for Chronic Kidney Disease | NIDDK

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Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. …

Research | National Kidney Foundation

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The National Kidney Foundation participates in research that is helping advance knowledge about chronic kidney disease, treatment and patient outcomes. The …

Chronic kidney disease - Diagnosis and treatment

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Analyzing a sample of your urine can reveal abnormalities that point to chronic kidney failure and help identify the cause of chronic kidney disease. Imaging tests. Your doctor might use ultrasound to assess your …

Kidney Clinical Research & Epidemiology | NIDDK

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The Kidney Clinical Research and Epidemiology program advances clinical studies and epidemiologic research on kidney disease. The portfolio encompasses the …

What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? | NIDDK

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The disease is called “chronic” because the damage to your kidneys happens slowly over a long period of time. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. CKD can also cause other health problems. …

The role of Advanced Practice Nurses in creating the …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36797711/

The study was supported by the "Strategic Plan for Health Research and Innovation" from the Generalitat de Catalunya, registration number SLT017/20/000001, …