Chronic kidney disease: Quick Facts

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Oct. 30, 2026

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ASN: Low protein intake linked to kidney failure risk in Asian patients with CKD • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (Medical Xpress)

New clinical decision support tool aims to improve chronic kidney disease care • Oct. 22, 2026, 11:07 PM ET (News-Medical)

Clinical support tool helps primary care health professionals detect and treat chronic kidney disease • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:30 PM ET (Medical Xpress)

Fruits and vegetables outperform medication for treating metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:30 PM ET (Medical Xpress)

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Also Known As	CKD

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Anatomical diagram of a kidney section showing the nephron structure, including the renal corpuscle, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle, collecting tubule, and associated blood vessels such as arterioles, capillaries, and veins. Labels identify key parts of the nephron and its vascular system within the renal cortex and medulla.

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