An analytical observational study on chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology at a rural tertiary care hospital in West Bengal.

Background: Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been a growing concern in the Indian population causing significant morbidity and mortality in these recent years. Thus, it is vital to understand the probable risk factors associated with its manifestation. This study aims to assess the distribution of various etiologies among CKD patients, investigate all the probable risk factors associated with CKDu, and estimate the health-related quality of life (QoL) among all CKDu patients in the study area.

Effect of Chronotherapy of Antihypertensives in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Control Trial.

Introduction: There is a higher prevalence of non-dipping pattern in hypertensive chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Nocturnal hypertension has been shown to predict cardiovascular mortality and morbidity and is often superior to daytime blood pressure. We studied the effect of shifting or adding antihypertensive to night time on blood pressure profile of CKD III-IV patients.