Publications by authors named "Philip Boll"
Background: Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a leading cause of kidney failure and accounts for 20% of incident cases of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Canada annually. Reversal of kidney injury and prevention of progression to kidney failure is possible; however, limited knowledge of underlying disease mechanisms and lack of noninvasive biomarkers and therapeutic targets are major barriers to successful therapeutic intervention. Multicenter approaches that link longitudinal clinical and outcomes data with serial biologic specimen collection would help bridge this gap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common; therefore, coordination of care between primary care and nephrology is important. Ontario Renal Network's KidneyWise toolkit was developed to provide guidance on the detection and management of people with CKD in primary care (www.kidneywise.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProvincial Needs Assessment to Determine the Current State of Glomerulonephritis Care in Ontario.
Can J Kidney Health Dis
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a serious condition that contributes to 20% of end-stage renal disease cases in Ontario, highlighting the need for early detection and effective management to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
- The study aimed to evaluate the current state of GN care in Ontario by gathering insights from nephrologists, hospital administrators, and patients, using interviews and surveys.
- Key findings revealed significant gaps in care, including challenges in diagnosis, referral processes, and lack of standardized treatment protocols, along with a need for better patient education and psychosocial support.