Chronic kidney disease amongst sickle cell anaemia patient at the university of maiduguri teaching hospital, north eastern nigeria: a study of prevalence and risk factors

ConclusionThe present study has revealed a high prevalence of CKD amongst patients with SCA in this region. Various clinical and laboratory predictors of eGFR were also identified. Monitoring and detection of early stages of these groups of patients may allow for interventions which may delay progression into advance stages and ESRD.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research