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kidney disease

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Ramadan Fasting in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Descriptive Observational Study

Abir Farouk Megahed, Sara M. Abdel-Gawad, Nour Allah Magdy El-Bahnasawy & Nagy Sayed-Ahmed · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: According to Islamic rules, a Muslim is requested to abstain from food, water, smoking, medications, and sexual activities from dawn until dusk, every day during the month of Ramadan. While Islam rules allow patients with appreciable illnesses not to fast, many Muslim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11949

Prevalence, Pattern and Outcome of Adult Renal Diseases among Admissions in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital: A 4 Year Review

Elageche W. Okachi, Beniboba J. Eleki, Datonye C. Briggs & Ibinabo Membere · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Introduction: Kidney disease is a growing worldwide public health problem and prevalence varies within and between countries. Epidemiological data is therefore imperative for prioritization and adequate resource allocation, especially in settings where no previous data exists. Ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10876

Metabolic Syndrome and Kidney Damage: Prevalence and Assessment of Risk among Apparently Healthy Resident of Ado Ekiti, South West Nigeria

Ayokunle S. Dada, Daisi D. Ajayi, Emmanuel E. Eyitayo, Julius G. Olaogun, Mojeed O. Rafiu & Olusegun E. Gabriel · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Background: Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Objective: There is limited information on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and CKD among Nigerian population. Data from few available studies are contradictory....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37606