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Screening for End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Tests are given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk.

References

  • Choosing a treatment for kidney failure. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure/choosing-treatment.
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-in-adults.
  • Complications of chronic kidney disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/complications-of-chronic-kidney-disease.
  • What is kidney failure? National Kidney Foundation website. Available at: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/KidneyFailure.

Contributors

  • Mark S. Itzkowitz, MD, JD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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