Publications by authors named "Shefali Kuntal"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue, particularly concerning in Bihar, India, where it frequently coexists with conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, complicating patient outcomes.
- A study involving 2,534 adult patients in Patna revealed that a significant portion of CKD patients were young males from rural areas, with hypertension and chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis being the leading causes.
- The study identified poor management practices regarding the use of standard treatments and highlighted the pressing need for better treatment strategies to slow kidney function decline in this population.
