Li, L., Astor, B. C., Lewis, J., Hu, B., Appel, L. J., Lipkowitz, M. S., … & Greene, T. H. (2012). Longitudinal Progression Trajectory of GFR Among Patients With CKD. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 59(4), 504–512. Introduction The study by Li et al. aimed to investigate the longitudinal trajectories of estimated glomerular filtration rate […]
The article titled “Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system” published in Nature on February 14, 2024, presents a comprehensive study on the impact of smoking on the immune system. The research was conducted by a team of scientists at the Institut Pasteur using the Milieu Intérieur cohort of 1,000 healthy volunteers. The study’s
This proposed systematic review would compile evidence on the relationship between pesticide exposure and CKDu risk specifically in agricultural worker groups through meta-analysis of observational studies. It can evaluate the strength of association and sources of heterogeneity across different geographical regions and help identify research gaps to drive priorities for future epidemiological research on environmental/occupational
Introduction The article “Inside the bold mission to map every immune system in the world” by James Lloyd, published in BBC Science Focus Magazine in January 2024, discusses the aims and challenges of the Human Immunome Project (HIP), a global initiative that seeks to create a digital library of the immune system of every human
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Citation: Taylor, D. M., Bradley, J. A., Bradley, C., Draper, H., Johnson, R., Metcalfe, W., … & ATTOM Investigators. (2016). Limited health literacy in advanced kidney disease. Kidney international, 90(3), 685-695. Introduction This study aimed to determine the prevalence of limited health literacy and its associations in patients with advanced kidney disease in the UK.
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AHEAD (Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development) certificates awarding ceremony for accelerating invention and valorization of research in universities- Held on 15th Friday of December 2023 at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.
Introduction: – Presents the background and context of CKDu in Sri Lanka and globally. Highlights that CKDu is increasing in Uva Province but socio-economic risk factors are unknown. – Concisely states the study objectives to identify socio-economic risk factors for CKDu in Uva Province using statistical models. Methods: – Appropriate cross-sectional study design with
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Citation: Elramli, S. S. (2022). Study of the nutritional status of end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis in Benghazi. Clinical Medicine Insights, 3(1), 268-277 Introduction The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies, assess the association between nutritional status and hemodialysis, and identify the effects of patient factors
Evolution of immune genes is associated with the Black Death Jennifer Klunk, Tauras P. Vilgalys, Christian E. Demeure, Xiaoheng Cheng, Mari Shiratori, Julien Madej, Rémi Beau, Derek Elli, Maria I. Patino, Rebecca Redfern, Sharon N. DeWitte, Julia A. Gamble, Jesper L. Boldsen, Ann Carmichael, Nükhet Varlik, Katherine Eaton, Jean-Christophe Grenier, G. Brian Golding, Alison Devault,
Introduction This paper by Nanayakkara et al. investigates potential genetic factors associated with chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. CKDu is becoming increasingly prevalent in certain provinces of Sri Lanka, but its exact causes remain unknown. Given familial clustering observed in CKDu patients, the authors hypothesized there may be genetic susceptibility
