Nephrology referral slows the progression of chronic kidney disease, especially among patients with anaemia, diabetes mellitus, or hypoalbuminemia: A single-centre, retrospective cohort study.

Atsuki IdeKeisuke OtaMiho MurashimaKodai SuzukiTakahisa KasugaiYuki MiyaguchiTatsuya TomonariMinamo OnoMasashi MizunoMaki HiratsukaTakeshi KawaiTakashi SuzukiKazutaka MurakamiTakayuki Hamano

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2024)

Nephrology referral slows CKD progression, especially among those with hypoalbuminemia, diabetes or anaemia. Patients with hypoalbuminemia, diabetes or anaemia might benefit more from specialized care and lifestyle modifications by nephrologists. The inclusion of anaemia and hypoalbuminemia in nephrology referral criteria should be considered.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
iron deficiency
cardiovascular disease
primary care
type diabetes
glycemic control
palliative care
end stage renal disease
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
quality improvement
pain management
insulin resistance
peritoneal dialysis
health insurance