Practice of Hemodialysis in a Resource-Poor Setting in Nigeria: A 2-Year Experience.

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) is the main form of renal replacement therapy available in Nigeria. However, this is still largely unaffordable by individuals with resultant poor outcomes.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of all patients with renal failure who had dialysis in the renal unit of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital over the past 2 years.

Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors among adults in a semi-urban community of South-East Nigeria.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent problem worldwide. Treatment of end-stage kidney disease is beyond the reach of an average Nigerian. The prevention and early detection are imperative to reducing its burden.