Publications by authors named "Bassem Mashal"
Kidney Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in Kuwait, focusing on differences between Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti patients, who face limited access to healthcare.
- A total of 3,744 adult inpatients with AKI were analyzed from seven public hospitals in 2021, revealing that non-Kuwaitis were younger, had better kidney function at baseline, and a higher rate of AKI caused by community factors.
- Despite differences in demographics, there were no significant variations in mortality or kidney recovery rates between the two groups, with a high overall mortality rate of 34.4% among AKI patients within 30 days of hospitalization.
