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Impact of COVID-19 on the worsening crisis of chronic kidney disease: the imperative to fund early detection is now.
Dwyer, Karen M; Sum, Caitlin; Johnson, David W.
  • Dwyer KM; Kidney Health Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Sum C; School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Johnson DW; Internal Medicine Clinical Institute, Epworth Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Intern Med J ; 52(4): 680-682, 2022 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1731166
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The number of Australians affected by kidney disease will increase as the impacts of COVID-19 infection on kidney health are realised. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) imposes significant health and economic burdens from dialysis costs, loss of employment, premature death and increased admissions to hospital. Screening for kidney disease must be integrated into post-COVID-19 care; however, currently there is no reimbursement for kidney health checks in primary care. Early detection can reduce the progression of CKD by as much as 50% and thus the imperative to fund the Kidney Health Check is now.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Financial Management / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Intern Med J Journal subject: Internal Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Imj.15670

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Financial Management / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Intern Med J Journal subject: Internal Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Imj.15670