| Theme | How Should We Step up the Future Dialysis Therapy in Japan ? | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Action for chronic kidney disease | |
| Publish Date | 2010/07 | |
| Author | Yoshinari Yasuda | Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University |
| Author | Enyu Imai | Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University / Department of CKD Initiatives, Nagoya University |
| Author | Seiichi Matsuo | Department of Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University |
| [ Summary ] | Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly recognized as a global public health problem. CKD initiatives are urgently needed not only because CKD is a major causative factor for the increasing number of hemodialysis patients, but also because CKD is a serious risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The achievement of these goals, requires an alliance of physicians, comedicals, government agencies and nephrology specialists, for early detection, clinical interaction and awareness of CKD. | |