Key result
Prompt initial evaluation and appropriate treatment of chronic kidney disease in primary care delay disease progression and associated adverse outcomes.
Why the study?
Chronic kidney disease progression causes significant morbidity, mortality, and cost, while prompt evaluation, recognition of complications, and appropriate treatment can delay progression and adverse outcomes.
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Design
Review
Supports prompt CKD evaluation in primary care; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Primary care providers are often the first to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD).CKD progression is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and cost to the public healthcare system.Prompt and appropriate initial evaluation of CKD, recognition of its complications, and instituting appropriate treatment will delay CKD progression and associated adverse outcomes.
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A 2021 study studied this question. Prompt initial evaluation and appropriate treatment of chronic kidney disease in primary care delay disease progression and associated adverse outcomes.
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