Kidneys and Thyroid Gland: Interrelation in Health and Di...
Thalquotra, Mohit / Singh Bhatia, Amarjeet / Pandey, Rajesh
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for end-stage renal disease, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Abnormalities in the structure and function of the thyroid gland and in the metabolism and plasma concentration of thyroid hormones are common in patients with CKD.The age-standardized global prevalence of CKD stages 1-5 in adults aged 20 and older was 10.4% in men (95% confidence interval 9.3-11.9%) and 11.8% in women ...