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Al-Ghamdi S, Abu-Alfa A, Alotaibi T, AlSaaidi A, AlSuwaida A, Arici M, Ecder T, El Koraie AF, Ghnaimat M, Hafez MH, Hassan M, Sqalli T. Chronic Kidney Disease Management in the Middle East and Africa: Concerns, Challenges, and Novel Approaches. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2023; 16:103-112. [PMID: 37051319 PMCID: PMC10084934 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s363133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other comorbidities, such as hypertension and diabetes, which increase the risk of developing CKD, is on the rise in the Middle East and Africa. The Middle East and Africa CKD (MEA-CKD) steering committee, comprising eminent healthcare specialists from the Middle East and Africa, was formed to identify and propose steps to address the gaps in the management of CKD in these regions. The current article lists the MEA-CKD steering committee meeting outcomes and evaluates the available evidence supporting the role of novel therapeutic options for patients with CKD. The need of the hour is to address the gaps in awareness and screening, early diagnosis, along with referral and management of patients at risk. Measures to bring about appropriate changes in healthcare policies to ensure access to all benefit-proven protective therapies, including novel ones, at community levels are also vital for reducing the overall burden of CKD on the healthcare system as well as governing bodies, especially in developing countries of the Middle East and Africa.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saeed Al-Ghamdi
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom Saudi of Arabia
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Transplant Nephrology, Hamed Al-Essa Organ Transplant Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Nephrology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Nephrology and Transplantation Center, Medical City Complex, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Nephrology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Demiroglu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Nephrology and Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Correspondence: Mohamed Hassan, Department of Medical Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tel +971 508187944, Email
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- Department of Nephrology, Moroccan Society of Nephrology, Casablanca, Morocco
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Gan L, Lyu X, Yang X, Zhao Z, Tang Y, Chen Y, Yao Y, Hong F, Xu Z, Chen J, Gu L, Mao H, Liu Y, Sun J, Zhou Z, Du X, Jiang H, Li Y, Sun N, Liang X, Zuo L. Application of Angiotensin Receptor–Neprilysin Inhibitor in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Chinese Expert Consensus. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:877237. [PMID: 35928297 PMCID: PMC9343998 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.877237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem, and cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in patients with CKD. The incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular events during the early stages of CKD increases significantly with a decline in renal function. More than 50% of dialysis patients die from cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, and sudden cardiac death. Therefore, developing effective methods to control risk factors and improve prognosis is the primary focus during the diagnosis and treatment of CKD. For example, the SPRINT study demonstrated that CKD drugs are effective in reducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events by controlling blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure not only increases the risk of these events but also accelerates the progression of CKD. A co-crystal complex of sacubitril, which is a neprilysin inhibitor, and valsartan, which is an angiotensin receptor blockade, has the potential to be widely used against CKD. Sacubitril inhibits neprilysin, which further reduces the degradation of natriuretic peptides and enhances the beneficial effects of the natriuretic peptide system. In contrast, valsartan alone can block the angiotensin II-1 (AT1) receptor and therefore inhibit the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. These two components can act synergistically to relax blood vessels, prevent and reverse cardiovascular remodeling, and promote natriuresis. Recent studies have repeatedly confirmed that the first and so far the only angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) sacubitril/valsartan can reduce blood pressure more effectively than renin–angiotensin system inhibitors and improve the prognosis of heart failure in patients with CKD. Here, we propose clinical recommendations based on an expert consensus to guide ARNI-based therapeutics and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular events in patients with CKD.
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- Liangying Gan
- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Shenzhen Bao'an People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- People's Hospital of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China
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- Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Li Zuo
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Nephrin and podocin mRNA detection in urine sediment of dogs with chronic kidney disease: preliminary observations. J Vet Res 2022; 66:281-288. [PMID: 35892112 PMCID: PMC9281531 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2022-0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction
Dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may have alterations in the glomerular filtration barrier, including podocyte loss. Detection of podocyte mRNA in urine could be useful for assessing podocyturia in dogs with kidney disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of nephrin mRNA (NPHS1) and podocin mRNA (NPHS2) in urine sediments of dogs with naturally occurring CKD and healthy dogs.
Material and Methods
Twenty-four dogs, 14 with CKD and 10 as healthy controls, underwent clinical evaluation. The dogs with CKD were divided into two groups, according to the International Renal Interest Society criteria: stage 1 or 2 CKD (n = 5) and stage 3 or 4 CKD (n = 9). Urine was collected by catheterisation or free catch and RNA isolation from the urine sediments was optimised using glycogen as a co-precipitant. Detection of NPHS1 and NPHS2 in the sediment samples was performed using quantitative real-time PCR.
Results
Both types of mRNA were detected in samples from all groups, but the percentages of detection were higher in the group of dogs with stage 1 or 2 CKD and lower in the group of dogs with stage 3 or 4 disease.
Conclusion
Physiological podocyturia was observed in healthy dogs, and the results suggest differential podocyturia in dogs with CKD, according to the stage of the disease, i.e. an increase in podocyturia in dogs at stage 1 or 2 and a reduction in podocyturia in dogs at stage 3 or 4.
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Buades JM, Craver L, Del Pino MD, Prieto-Velasco M, Ruiz JC, Salgueira M, de Sequera P, Vega N. Management of Kidney Failure in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: What Are the Best Options? J Clin Med 2021; 10:2943. [PMID: 34209083 PMCID: PMC8268456 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the most frequent cause of kidney failure (KF). There are large variations in the incidence rates of kidney replacement therapy (KRT). Late referral to nephrology services has been associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. In many countries, when patients reach severely reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR), they are managed by multidisciplinary teams led by nephrologists. In these clinics, efforts will continue to halt chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and to prevent cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. In patients with diabetes and severely reduced GFR and KF, treating hyperglycemia is a challenge, since some drugs are contraindicated and most of them require dose adjustments. Even more, a decision-making process will help in deciding whether the patient would prefer comprehensive conservative care or KRT. On many occasions, this decision will be conditioned by diabetes mellitus itself. Effective education should cover the necessary information for the patient and family to answer these questions: 1. Should I go for KRT or not? 2. If the answer is KRT, dialysis and/or transplantation? 3. Dialysis at home or in center? 4. If dialysis at home, peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis? 5. If transplantation is desired, discuss the options of whether the donation would be from a living or deceased donor. This review addresses the determinant factors with an impact on DKD, aiming to shed light on the specific needs that arise in the management and recommendations on how to achieve a comprehensive approach to the diabetic patient with chronic kidney disease.
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- Juan M. Buades
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario Son Llàtzer, Balearic Islands, 07198 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), 07120 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova, 25198 Lleida, Spain;
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- Department of Nephrology, Complejo Hospitalario Torrecárdenas de Almería, 04009 Almería, Spain;
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- Department of Nephrology, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Leon, 24001 León, Spain;
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- Department of Nephrology, Valdecilla Hospital, University of Cantabria, 39008 Santander, Spain;
- Valdecilla Biomedical Research Institute (IDIVAL), Cardenal Herrera Oria S/N, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, 41009 Seville, Spain;
- Biomedical Engineering Group, Medicine Department, University of Seville, 41092 Seville, Spain
- Center for Biomedical Research Network in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, 28031 Madrid, Spain;
- Medicine Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28031 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain;
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