Chronic Kidney Disease: The Hidden Mental Health Toll
Introduction: Definition and Scope End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) represents the terminal and irreversible phase of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), specifically categorized as CKD Stage 5. This condition is defined by a severe reduction in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to below 15 milliliters per minute per 1.73 square meters, or the initiation of renal replacement […]