CKD Fact Sheet

• posted by Admin |
• 21^st Aug,2011

Do you know that...

• Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure.
• Heart disease is the major cause of death for all people with CKD.
• Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best estimate of kidney function.

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Genetic Factors Can Help Predict Risk For Kidney Disease

• posted by Admin |
• 16^th May, 2011

Israeli and American researchers have identified new genetic data that could be used in the future to predict who will develop end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). ESKD requires dialysis or transplantation to sustain life, and is fatal in most regions of the world, where these treatments are not available.

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Chronic Kidney Disease : A growing epidemic...

• posted by Admin |
• 4^th july, 2010

• Removing wastes like urea,creatinine etc
• Maintaining the body's chemical balance (homeostasis). Producing hormones.
• A hormone called renin, which helps regulate blood pressure.

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Kidney Transplantation

• posted by Admin |
• 18^th March, 2010

When do we require Kidney Transplantation?

Kidney Transplantation is indicated for patients with kidney failure. Kidney Failure is a state where in body requires external support to remove the formed toxins from the body when "both" the kidneys cease to function. Till the patient undergoes transplantation, he/she will be kept on either Hemodialysis or CAPD.

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World Kidney Day 2010

• posted by Admin |
• 10^th March, 2010

World Kidney Day is being celebrated on second Thursday of March every year. This year it is observed on 11th March in the entire world. The Kidney diseases are increasing in its prevalence all over the world. Lack of awareness and knowledge about kidney diseases is contributing significantly to morbility and mortality of these patients.

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