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Alshahrani M, Almalki LZ, Hasoosah NA, Alahmari AH, Alqahtani AM, Alqahtani AA, AL Muarfaj AM, Al Ghaseb LS, Alkahtani FS, Alsharif RY. Prevalence and assessment of risk factors of chronic kidney disease in the ASIR region of Saudi Arabia. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:3909-3916. [PMID: 38989199 PMCID: PMC11230802 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health concern in Saudi Arabia. The prevalence of CKD and associated risk factors in Saudi Arabia's general population are not efficiently studied. The goal of this research is to determine the prevalence rate of CKD in the ASIR region and its associated epidemiological risk factors. Methodology This is a cross-sectional study that used a comprehensive direct questionnaire to collect data on CKD prevalence and risk factors in the ASIR region of Saudi Arabia. The study was carried out in different age groups. Demographic characteristics, presence of CKD, and associated factors such as a history of acute kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, family history, history of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), smoking status, comorbidities, and history of periodontal diseases were asked. The survey tool was validated through a pilot study, and a statistical p value of 0.05 was considered significant. Results A total of 967 participants were included in the study, with a CKD prevalence rate of 1.9%. Sex, history of acute kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, family history of kidney disease, smoking, diabetes, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia were commonly found to be associated with CKD. A binary logistic regression model was carried out to assess the risk factors for CKD. Sex, history of acute kidney disease, family history of kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, smoking status, peptic ulcer, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes, two or more comorbidities and NSAID use had an increased risk of CKD. Conclusion Sex, history of acute kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, family history, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, peptic ulcer, hyperlipidemia, multi-comorbidity, and use of NSAIDs are all associated with an increased risk of CKD. The prevalence of CKD in this study is comparatively lower when compared to other regions in Saudi Arabia.
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Ghabisha A, AlShoaibi IA, Ahmed F, Ghabisha SA, Abdo B. Predictors of Mortality Among Hemodialysis Patients at Al-Thora General Hospital, Ibb Governate, Yemen: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e65457. [PMID: 39184771 PMCID: PMC11345099 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In addition to the global rise in the use of hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease, individuals receiving maintenance HD continue to have higher mortality rates than the general population. The mortality rates among HD patients in Yemen have not been studied because of the lack of a national registry system, and the impact of the disease on the country is yet to be evaluated. Our study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and factors associated with mortality among patients with HD in a resource-limited setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study involved 4194 HD patients at the Nephrology Center of Al-Thora General Hospital, Ibb Governate, Yemen, between March 2014 and September 2023. Data on HD patients' demographic characteristics, risk factors, and comorbidities were gathered and analyzed. The Kaplan-Meier and log-rank tests were used to evaluate and compare survival curves, and the proportional Cox hazard model was used to investigate the factors associated with mortality. RESULT The mean age was 49.2 ± 16.5 years. The majority of cases were male (n= 2604, 62.1%) and from rural areas (3386, 80.7%), with 1226 (29.2%) living outside Ibb Governorate. Hepatitis C and B viruses were positive in 466 (11.1%) and 312 (7.4%) patients. The main comorbidity was hypertension (n= 3152, 75.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (DM) (n= 1375, 32.8%). Five hundred and forty-eight patients died during the study period between 2017 and 2023, with an estimated mortality rate of 13.1%. The survival rates at 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months of follow-up were approximately 97.4%, 93.3%, 91.7%, 86.0%, and 74.6%, respectively. Predictive factors for mortality among HD patients in the Cox regression model were age >65 years (HR:1.41; 95 % CI: 1.15-1.74, p<0.001), cardiovascular disease (HR: 7.28; 95 % CI: 2.68-19.81, p<0.001), coming from other cities (HR: 1.32; 95% CI: 1.11-1.59, p= 0.002), DM (HR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.23-2.01, p <0.001), and cerebral vascular accidents (HR:1.57; 95 % CI: 1.13-2.18, p= 0.007). CONCLUSION Instead of a higher mortality rate in this study, coming from other cities, DM, cardiovascular disease, cerebral vascular accidents, and age >65 years were predictive factors for mortality in HD patients. The study underlines the necessity of planning new HD facilities, avoiding and treating comorbidities, managing them early to decrease mortality, and educating regional administrative decision-makers on effective implementation techniques.
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- Abdulghani Ghabisha
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ibb University, Ibb, YEM
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ibb University, Ibb, YEM
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ibb University, Ibb, YEM
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Arici M, Assaad-Khalil SH, Bertoluci MC, Choo J, Lee YJ, Madero M, Rosa Diez GJ, Sánchez Polo V, Chung S, Thanachayanont T, Pollock C. Results from a cross-specialty consensus on optimal management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD): from screening to complications. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080891. [PMID: 38453198 PMCID: PMC10921537 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 10% of the global population and has been estimated to affect around 50% of individuals with type 2 diabetes and 50% of those with heart failure. The guideline-recommended approach is to manage with disease-modifying therapies, but real-world data suggest that prescribing rates do not reflect this in practice. OBJECTIVE To develop a cross-specialty consensus on optimal management of the patient with CKD using a modified Delphi method. DESIGN An international steering group of experts specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology/diabetology, nephrology and primary care medicine developed 42 statements on aspects of CKD management including identification and screening, risk factors, holistic management, guidelines, cross-specialty alignment and education. Consensus was determined by agreement using an online survey. PARTICIPANTS The survey was distributed to cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists and primary care physicians across 11 countries. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The threshold for consensus agreement was established a priori by the steering group at 75%. Stopping criteria were defined as a target of 25 responses from each country (N=275), and a 4-week survey period. RESULTS 274 responses were received in December 2022, 25 responses from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and 24 responses from Egypt. 53 responses were received from cardiologists, 52 from nephrologists, 55 from endocrinologists and 114 from primary care physicians. 37 statements attained very high agreement (≥90%) and 5 attained high agreement (≥75% and <90%). Strong alignment between roles was seen across the statements, and different levels of experience (2-5 years or 5+ years), some variation was observed between countries. CONCLUSIONS There is a high degree of consensus regarding aspects of CKD management among healthcare professionals from 11 countries. Based on these strong levels of agreement, the steering group derived 12 key recommendations focused on diagnosis and management of CKD.
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- Mustafa Arici
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe Universitesi, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Unit of Diabetes, Lipidology & Metabolism, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Endocrinology Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Instituto de Biociencias, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, National Heart Institute of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Servicio de Nefrología y Trasplante Renal, Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Division of Nephrology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elkeraie AF, Al-Ghamdi S, Abu-Alfa AK, Alotaibi T, AlSaedi AJ, AlSuwaida A, Arici M, Ecder T, Ghnaimat M, Hafez MH, Hassan MH, Sqalli T. Impact of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Middle East and Africa Perspective. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2024; 17:1-16. [PMID: 38196830 PMCID: PMC10771977 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s430532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and a leading cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension. Early initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter - 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) and proper sequencing with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) in these patients may result in better clinical outcomes due to their cardioprotective properties and complementary mechanisms of action. In this review, we present guideline-based consensus recommendations by experts from the MEA region, as practical algorithms for screening, early detection, nephrology referral, and treatment pathways for CKD management in patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. This study will help physicians take timely and appropriate actions to provide better care to patients with CKD or those at high risk of CKD.
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- Ahmed Fathi Elkeraie
- Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Transplant Nephrology, Hamed Al-Essa Organ Transplant Center, Sabah Health Region, 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, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Istinye University; Division of Nephrology, Topkapı, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Specialty Hospital, Jaber Ibn Hayyan St. Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nephrology, Moroccan Society of Nephrology, Casablanca, Morocco
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McEwan P, Hafner M, Jha V, Correa-Rotter R, Chernin G, De Nicola L, Villanueva R, Wheeler DC, Barone S, Nolan S, Garcia Sanchez JJ. Translating the efficacy of dapagliflozin in chronic kidney disease to lower healthcare resource utilization and costs: a medical care cost offset analysis. J Med Econ 2023; 26:1407-1416. [PMID: 37807895 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2023.2264715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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AIMS Dapagliflozin was approved for use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on results of the DAPA-CKD trial, demonstrating attenuation of CKD progression and reduced risk of cardio-renal outcomes and all-cause mortality (ACM) versus placebo, in addition to standard therapy. The study objective was to assess the potential medical care cost offsets associated with reduced rates of cardio-renal outcomes across 31 countries and regions. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comparative cost-determination framework estimated outcome-related costs of dapagliflozin plus standard therapy versus standard therapy alone over a 3-year horizon based on the DAPA-CKD trial. Incidence rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), hospitalizations for heart failure (HHF), acute kidney injury (AKI), and ACM were estimated for a treated population of 100,000 patients. Associated medical care costs for non-fatal events were calculated using sources from a review of publicly available data specific to each considered setting. RESULTS Patients treated with dapagliflozin plus standard therapy experienced fewer incidents of ESKD (7,221 vs 10,767; number needed to treat, NNT: 28), HHF (2,370 vs 4,684; NNT: 43), AKI (4,110 vs. 5,819; NNT: 58), and ACM (6,383 vs 8,874; NNT: 40) per 100,000 treated patients versus those treated with standard therapy alone. Across 31 countries/regions, reductions in clinical events were associated with a 33% reduction in total costs, or a cumulative mean medical care cost offset of $264 million per 100,000 patients over 3 years. LIMITATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS This analysis is limited by the quality of country/region-specific data available for medical care event costs. Based on the DAPA-CKD trial, we show that treatment with dapagliflozin may prevent cardio-renal event incidence at the population level, which could have positive effects upon healthcare service delivery worldwide. The analysis was restricted to outcome-associated costs and did not consider the cost of drug treatments and disease management.
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- Phil McEwan
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd, Cardiff, UK
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd, Cardiff, UK
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- George Institute for Global Health India, New Delhi, India
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- University L. Vanvitelli-Dept. Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Adult Nephrology, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Renal Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Global Medical Affairs, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
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