Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a condition that increases in-hospital mortality and the risk of progression to CKD. The current method of detecting AKI, which relies on increased serum creatinine levels or a decrease in urine output, has low sensitivity. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention in AKI can lead to improved patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Genetic studies of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), including those of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, have been reported in several populations but have not yet been evaluated in Indonesia. Some studies have reported that these genes had a substantial role in ESRD. This study aims to analyze the association between HLA genes and ESRD within the Indonesian community.
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