2024-03-14 05:00:03
Certain chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, can have serious impacts on kidney health. Worldwide, more than 850 million people suffer from kidney disease, making it the 6th leading cause of death in the world in 2020, according to the Kidney Foundation. Renal failure can, at a terminal stage, require the use of dialysis or a transplant, since the organ is no longer able to fulfill its filtration and regulation functions.
Worldwide, more than 850 million people suffer from kidney disease. © Getty Images – champpixs
When we talk about screening for kidney disorders or diseases, what exactly are we talking about? What is the appropriate examination when we want to detect these disorders?
- Dr Isabelle Tostivintpreventive nephrologist at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and responsible for Scientific Communication of the Kidney Foundation. Specialist in nephroprotection (prevention, screening, deterioration of kidney function). President of theassociation LUNNE (UriNary Lithiasis Network) which fights to prevent urinary stones
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