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Feb 2021
22 m

Chronic kidney disease

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition that is often unrecognised until the most advanced stages. The most common causes are diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Manisha Singh, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, gives us an overview of the condition. For more, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/84 -

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