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Guidelines on the choice of agents and how best to step up treatment for various subgroups in hypertension (high blood pressure) have changed over time and differ between countries. A Comparison of International Guidelines on Goal Blood Pressure and Initial Therapy for Adults With Hypertension (adapted from JNC 8 guidelines [ 1 ] )
"Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline: behind the scenes, need for guidance, and a framework for moving forward". Kidney International. 85 (1): 49–61. doi: 10.1038/ki.2013.444. PMID 24284513. Co-author of textbook: “Chronic Kidney Disease: a practical guide to understanding and management”, ISBN 9780199549313
The severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is described by six stages; the most severe three are defined by the MDRD-eGFR value, and first three also depend on whether there is other evidence of kidney disease (e.g., proteinuria): 0) Normal kidney function – GFR above 90 (mL/min)/(1.73 m 2) and no proteinuria
Chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD–MBD) is one of the many complications associated with chronic kidney disease. It represents a systemic disorder of mineral and bone metabolism due to CKD manifested by either one or a combination of the following: [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Nicole Eggert made a surprising revelation about her days starring in the iconic TV series "Baywatch.". For over a decade, fans around the world tuned in to watch the show's team of red swimsuit ...
The NFL's schedule-makers wisely scheduled all three remaining bottom feeders at the same time, meaning the race for the No. 1 pick was one of the defining storylines of the early window of NFL games.
A third interception from Daily in the fourth quarter sealed things for Navy. Army ranks second in the country in rushing yards per game, picking up an average of 314.4 yards each game.
Levey is known for developing the most widely used equations to estimate GFR (renal function) globally.He pioneered work with the MDRD Study Equation, [1] led the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI), which pooled measured kidney function CKD data from studies all over the world to develop equations to estimate kidney function from serum creatinine, cystatin C, and ...