Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive decline in the function of the kidneys caused by long-term damage or disease. It affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to life-threatening complications if left untreated. CKD is typically diagnosed through simple blood tests, urine tests and imaging studies.…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 42× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive decline in the function of the kidneys caused by long-term damage or disease. It affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to life-threatening complications if left untreated. CKD is typically diagnosed through simple blood tests, urine tests and imaging studies. Early diagnosis and treatment of CKD is important for reducing the risk of serious health problems. Common treatments for CKD include lifestyle modifications such as reducing salt intake and avoiding certain medications; dietary changes; and medications to slow down the progression of the disease.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 42 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Chronic Kidney Disease, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Medical and Surgical Urology.

Journal editorial board
Paul Rusilko · United States Rifat Hamoudi · United Kingdom Sam Brancato · United States

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