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Editorial
I am grateful to the previous editors of Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy, Allen Nissenson and James Winchester, for establishing an editorial legacy that has resulted in a unique, peer-reviewed ...
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Wendy Weinstock Brown
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Guest editorial: racial and ethnic disparities in kidney disease
This issue contains an informative group of articles regarding racial and ethnic disparities in chronic, inclusive of end-stage, kidney disease. However, simply describing this well-documented problem...
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John M Flack
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Differences between blacks and whites in the incidence of end-stage renal disease and associated risk factors1
Abstract: In the United States, the age-and-gender-adjusted incident rate of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) for blacks has been 4 times higher than that for whites. We analyzed patient information and...
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Suying Li,
Donna D McAlpine,
Jiannong Liu,
Shuling Li,
Allan J Collins
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Relationships of race and ethnicity to progression of kidney dysfunction and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic kidney failure1
Abstract: In the United States, the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is much higher for blacks, Native Americans, and Asians than for whites. The incidence of kidney disease is also higher ...
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Antonio Alberto Lopes
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Pharmacological strategies for kidney function preservation: are there differences by ethnicity?
Abstract: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise in all ethnic groups. This is because of the increased prevalence of obesity, diabetes mellitus, the metabolic syndrome, and the...
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Jay Lakkis,
Matthew R Weir
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Is obesity a major cause of chronic kidney disease?
Abstract: Excess weight gain is a major risk factor for essential hypertension and for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Obesity raises blood pressure by increasing renal tubular sodium reabsorption, im...
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John E Hall,
Jeffrey R Henegar,
Terry M Dwyer,
Jiankang Liu,
Alexandre A da Silva,
Jay J Kuo,
Lakshmi Tallam
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Ethical implications of ethnic disparities in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major epidemic in underserved and minority populations largely due to excess rates of hypertensive and diabetic kidney disease. Multiple complex socioeconom...
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Ross Isaacs
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Research opportunities for reducing racial disparities in kidney disease
Abstract: Several minority populations in the United States have higher risks for end-stage renal disease than does the white population. This article addresses some areas for research aimed at reduci...
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Thomas H Hostetter
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Translating research findings of chronic kidney disease management to clinical practice: challenges and opportunities
Abstract: Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) has been identified as a public health epidemic, fueled in part by improved outcomes of both diabetic and cardiac patient populations, as well as by the increasi...
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Lesley Ann Stevens,
Adeera Levin
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Genetic variation in the epithelial sodium channel: a risk factor for hypertension in people of african origin
Abstract: High blood pressure occurs commonly in individuals of African origin, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Black individuals frequently have low...
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Pauline A Swift,
Graham A MacGregor
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Diversity and patient care in a shrinking world
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss current standards for preparing nurses to practice as culturally competent generalists in our rapidly shrinking world. Culturally competent care, tr...
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Deena A Nardi,
Linda A Rooda
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Literature review and implications for social work practice with Hispanic dialysis patients
Abstract: Many renal social workers are uncertain about what to expect when providing services to Hispanic patients. The Hispanic dialysis population is a growing minority with a diverse culture. The ...
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Laura Root
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Incorporating ethnic and cultural food preferences in the renal diet
Abstract: Medical nutrition therapy (MNT), nutrition education, and counseling are essential components for effective management of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Patients with ESKD have to alter th...
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Jerrilynn D Burrowes
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Racial and ethnic differences in the incidence and progression of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in children
Abstract: Idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome in pediatric and adult patients. Most children with FSGS do not respond to any form of therapy an...
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Sharon P Andreoli
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Needed: a catalyst for change
Kidney disease represents an ideal mirror through which one can readily appreciate the problem of racial and ethnic health disparities. It is often debilitating and deadly for all persons, but it is 4...
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Pon Jola Coney
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