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Commentary|Videos|February 13, 2026
Kidney Disease Screening Gaps: Racial, Gender, and Age-Based Disparities
Author(s)Payal Kohli, MD, FACC
Fact checked by: Sydney Jennings
Cardiologist Payal Kohli, MD, emphasizes the need to address racial and ethnic disparities in CKD screening, particularly among African Americans, Hispanics, women, and older adults.
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Significant disparities persist in chronic kidney disease screening and management, particularly among Black and Hispanic patients, women, and older adults. In this clip, Kohli outlines how delayed detection and undertreatment continue to affect these populations—and why earlier uACR testing could help close these gaps.
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