The primary care role in detection, management, and reducing the risk of progression of CKD continues to expand. Test yourself here on basics in each category.
Detecting and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging for the primary care clinician but with fewer nephrologists to handle this population, you'll likely be seeing these patients more often, for longer. How much do you know about CKD? To find out, take this quiz, which is based on recent recommendations from an expert panel of internists and nephrologists. To get started, advance the first slide below to Question 1.
The System Isn’t Working for Americans with Kidney Disease
Published: September 5th 2024 | Updated: September 5th 2024Today, nearly 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet only about one percent of those Americans are even aware of their disease. And access to care is under threat.
Tirzepatide Real-World Benefit Found Greater for CV, Renal Outcomes vs GLP-1 RAs in Adults with T2D
August 12th 2024In a head-to-head real world study, tirzepatide compared with semaglutide resulted in 42%, 20%, and 46% reduced risks for all-cause mortality and major adverse CV and renal events, respectively.