Aetiology of chronic kidney disease and risk factors for disease progression in Chinese subjects: A single-centre retrospective study in Beijing.

Zhun SuiJiemin WangClaudia CabreraJia WeiMi WangLi Zuo

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)

This study identified CGN, DN and HTN as the leading aetiological factors for CKD in Chinese patients. DN was a strong predictor of faster disease progression, with albuminuria (a complication of T2DM) associated with highest risk for disease progression.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
particulate matter
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
insulin resistance