Uraemia may affect both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Whereas the clinical features of uraemia are well documented, the pathophysiology is less well understood and probably ...

When toxins accumulate in the bloodstream due to poor kidney function, it can lead to a condition called uraemia. This often results in a metallic taste in the mouth, bad breath, or even an ...

Oxalate nephropathy is a rare condition and may be overlooked due to lack of recognition and understanding of triggers. An 81-year-old man was sent to nephrologist because of significantly increased ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management has traditionally emphasized dietary protein restriction to slow disease progression and delay end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, evidence from trials ...

Inclusion criteria were the following: (1) age 17–90 years old; (2) diagnosed as uraemia according to the glomerular filtration rate<15 mL/min; (3) regular outpatient HD for more than 1 month.