| Theme | Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) -- A new tide flows around the world | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | CKD initiative, its significance and perspectives | |
| Publish Date | 2007/12 | |
| Author | Yoshinari Yasuda | Department of Nephrology, internal Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yukio Yuzawa | Department of Nephrology, internal Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Seiichi Matsuo | Department of Nephrology, internal Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Recently, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become increasingly recognized as a global public health problem. A CKD initiative is urgent task, not only because CKD is a big reserver for increasing number of hemodialysis patients, but also because CKD is a serious risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. To achieve, this goal requires an alliance of physicians, patients, government agencies as well as nephrology specialists. In this article, the significance of a CKD initiative will be reviewed, and perspectives will be addressed. | |