Selected Topics in Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rising health concern which is not only a huge burden for the patient but also families and the community. Obesity and diabetes mellitus, the two primary causes of CKD, are becoming widespread in our societies. Knowledge about a healthy lifestyle and diet is becoming really significant for decreasing the number of type 2 diabetes and hypertension patients. Increasing awareness among patients is also vital for effective treatment. This book brings together significant researches dealing with selected topics in chronic kidney disease, which include neutrophil activation and erythrocyte membrane protein composition in CKD patients, surgical treatments of urinary tract obstruction, prevention and regression of CKD and Hypertension, and sleep disorders.