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Chronic kidney disease in Asia: Protocol for a collaborative overview.
Thaminda Liyanage1,2, Toshiharu Ninomiya1, Vlado Perkovic1
1The George Institute for Global Health, School of Medicine, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)
|May 18, 2016
Summary
The Asian Renal Collaboration (ARC) aims to consolidate data on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Asia. This initiative will improve understanding of CKD prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes across the region.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a growing global health burden.
- Limited data exists on CKD prevalence, prognosis, and treatment in the Asian region.
- The Asian Renal Collaboration (ARC) was established to address this data gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate and analyze region-wide data on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Asia.
- To investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of CKD in Asian populations.
- To examine prognostic implications and treatment patterns of CKD within the Asian context.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analyses of observational studies conducted in Asia.
- Systematic literature search across electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE) and meeting abstracts.
- Inclusion of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies; pursuit of individual participant data for comprehensive analysis.
Main Results:
- Anticipated to provide comprehensive data on CKD prevalence and manifestations in Asia.
- Expected to yield insights into CKD progression, complications, and associated cardiovascular disease and mortality.
- Will establish a foundation for understanding kidney disease specific to the Asian population.
Conclusions:
- The ARC initiative offers a unique opportunity to gather critical information on CKD in Asia.
- Findings will enhance understanding of kidney disease epidemiology and outcomes in the region.
- Results will inform public health strategies, preventive care, and future research directions for CKD in Asia.
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