Screening for chronic kidney disease in rural Malawi: results from a diabetic clinic

Screening for chronic kidney disease in rural Malawi: results from a diabetic clinic

Abstract Objective Patients with diabetes are at high risk of developing renal insufficiency and chronic kidney disease (CKD). As a result, screening for CKD is essential in diabetic patients as part of their care. This study investigated the prevalence of renal insufficiency, CKD, and correlates of...

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Main Authors: Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Richard Kamwezi, Emily B. Wroe, Lawrence Nazimera, Enoch Ndarama, Limbani Thengo, George C. Talama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Renal impairment
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes
Non-communicable disease
Malawi
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4415-9

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