Article
Genetic and epigenetic factors influencing chronic kidney disease
31 Jul 2014
Abstract excerpt
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a serious public health problem because of its associated morbidity, premature mortality, and attendant healthcare costs. The rising number of persons with CKD is linked with the aging population structure and an increased prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. There is an inherited risk associated with developing CKD, as evidenced by familial clustering and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
