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    Kidney Disease

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on kidney disease and related issues, including acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, hematuria, proteinuria, and renal disease. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Treatment

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    Overview

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Treatment
    Sep 15, 2023 — Finerenone (Kerendia) for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus [STEPS]
    Dec 15, 2022 — Antiplatelet Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Aug 15, 2022 — Exercise Training for Adults Undergoing Maintenance Dialysis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    May 15, 2022 — Reduced Dietary Salt for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 15, 2021 — End-Stage Renal Disease: Medical Management   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2020 — Low-Protein Diets for Adults Without Diabetes Mellitus Who Have CKD [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 15, 2020 — Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Apr 01, 2017 — Effects of Altered Dietary Salt Intake in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2016 — ACE Inhibitors or ARBs to Prevent CKD in Patients with Microalbuminuria [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Dec 15, 2010 — End-stage Renal Disease [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 01, 2010 — Statins for Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2007 — ACE Inhibitors vs. ARBs for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    May 15, 2007 — Drug Dosing Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jun 15, 2023 — Overdiagnosis of CKD in Older Adults: Unnecessary Interventions, Costs, and Worry [Lown Right Care]   CME
    Feb 15, 2017 — Proteinuria in Children: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis   Alg   PtEd   Tool
    Feb 15, 2014 — Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Feb 15, 2014 — Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Aug 01, 2009 — Radiologic Evaluation of Suspected Renovascular Hypertension
    Aug 01, 2008 — Radiologic Evaluation of Hematuria: Guidelines from the American College of Radiology's Appropriateness Criteria
    May 15, 2006 — Assessment of Microscopic Hematuria in Adults   Alg   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2005 — Urinalysis: A Comprehensive Review
    Sep 15, 2000 — Proteinuria in Adults: A Diagnostic Approach   Alg
    Complications and Special Situations
    Feb 15, 2024 — Primary Care's Role in Eliminating Inequities in Kidney Transplant [Editorials]   FREE
    Jun 01, 2021 — Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes: Guidelines from KDIGO [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2019 — Diabetic Kidney Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention   DDx
    Mar 15, 2016 — Diagnosis and Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2009 — Gadolinium-Associated Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
    Sep 15, 2008 — Drug-Induced Nephrotoxicity
    Aug 15, 2006 — CDC Reports on End-stage Renal Disease in Patients with Diabetes [Practice Guideline Briefs]
    Jul 01, 2006 — Antihypertensive Agents for Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2003 — Diagnosis and Management of Acute Interstitial Nephritis   Alg   PtEd
    Overview
    Dec 15, 2023 — Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment   CME   Alg
    Dec 01, 2019 — Acute Kidney Injury: Diagnosis and Management   Alg
    Sep 01, 2014 — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2014 — ACP Releases Guideline on Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment of Stage 1 to 3 Chronic Kidney Disease [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 01, 2007 — Acute Renal failure [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Dec 15, 2017 — Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2016 — Nephrotic Syndrome [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2012 — Advanced Kidney Disease [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd

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