Tag: Chronic Kidney Disease
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India Records Massive Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in 2023, Study Finds
Overview: A Quiet Epidemic in India A recent global study published in The Lancet highlights a troubling health statistic for India: in 2023, the country accounted for the second-highest number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases worldwide, totaling approximately 138 million. Only China reported more CKD cases, with about 152 million. These figures place CKD…
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CKD in India 2023: Second-Highest Global Cases (Lancet)
India’s CKD Burden in 2023 According to a global study published in The Lancet, India accounted for the second-highest number of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2023, with an estimated 138 million individuals affected. This finding places India just behind China, which reported about 152 million cases. While these numbers are staggering,…
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India’s CKD Crisis: Second-Highest Global Cases in 2023, Lancet Study
Overview: A Widespread Kidney Health Challenge A global study published in The Lancet has revealed that India recorded the second-highest number of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2023, totaling about 138 million. Only China registered more cases, with roughly 152 million. This finding underscores a kidney health crisis affecting a significant portion…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Comorbidities among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Nepal
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a rising public health challenge in Nepal, mirroring global trends. Beyond hyperglycemia, many patients live with additional health conditions—cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, and musculoskeletal disorders—that complicate treatment and worsen outcomes. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of these comorbidities is essential for clinicians, policymakers, and…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Comorbidities Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Insight
Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly common in Nepal, mirroring global trends. Beyond hyperglycemia, many individuals with T2DM carry additional health conditions that complicate treatment, worsen prognosis, and strain healthcare systems. This cross-sectional study examines how frequently comorbidities occur among Nepalese patients with T2DM and identifies factors that influence their presence. The findings…
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SDMA Emerges as Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in CKD
New insight into SDMA and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition where the risk of heart and blood vessel problems often overshadows the dysfunction of the kidneys themselves. For years, researchers have highlighted ADMA — asymmetric dimethylarginine — as a warning sign of vascular trouble. But a recent…