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Chronic kidney disease progression rate and predictors in hypertensive patients: A 5-year retrospective follow-up study in Ethiopia.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

A 5-year study in Ethiopia found that hypertension patients had a higher risk of kidney failure. The results show a link between- or without: hypertension and kidney disease progression, but not direct cause.

Who did this work

Yemata GA · Malkamu B · Dagnew FN · Libanos M · Gemechu TW · Tilahun M · Addis WD · Tiruneh M

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression · 2026 Aug 13
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42594081/