Chronic kidney disease: Doing simple things well for those most at risk.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- KRISHNAN, ANOUSHKA; HUGHES (WAGADAGAM), JAQUELYNE T.; DWYER, KAREN M.; THOMAS, MARK
- Source
- Medicine Today. Apr2024, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p31-36. 8p.
- Subject
- *CHRONIC kidney failure
*DIABETIC nephropathies
*HEART failure
*NEPHROLOGISTS
*BLOOD sugar monitors
*NUTRITIONISTS
*URINARY tract infections
*INDIGENOUS Australians
- Language
- ISSN
- 1443-430X
The article offers information on the increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide and the importance of a holistic approach to management. Topics include the role of non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies, the impact of multidisciplinary teams in slowing CKD progression, and the burden of CKD on healthcare systems.