CKD

This year I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 (A border line 4), so I pay attention to CKD in the news...  

Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
Data likely 'just the tip of the iceberg,' researcher says
December 7, 2012

FRIDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The incidence of the most severe form of acute kidney injury increased dramatically in the United States over the past decade, and deaths associated with the condition doubled over that time, a new study says.

Acute kidney injury refers to the abrupt or rapid decline in kidney function that can occur after serious infections, major surgery or taking certain medications. Acute kidney injury is one of the most common and serious complications of hospitalized patients. The most severe form of acute kidney injury requires dialysis.

Researchers analyzed national data for the years 2000 to 2009 and found that the incidence of acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rose about 10 percent on average a year. Older people, men and blacks were most likely to develop dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury.