TRENDING MEDICAL EDUCATION TOPIC: CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

37 million American adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and millions of others are at increased risk. Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure and family history of kidney failure. CKD has varying levels of seriousness, and usually gets worth with time, however treatment can slow progression. Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure. Physicians should have the most up-to-date knowledge in this clinical area and be able to diagnose and treat this patients or referred to a specialists whenever is needed.

Here are a few important learning objectives regarding Chronic Kidney Disease:

• Describe symptoms of chronic kidney disease
• Discuss latest diagnostic tests and treatments
• Improve prevention of chronic kidney disease and preservation of kidney function
• Discuss indications and patient eligibility for kidney transplantation

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REFERENCES

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/about-chronic-kidney-disease

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease#:~:text=Kidney%20disease%20means%20your%20kidneys,include%20kidney%20transplant%20or%20dialysis.