Vaishnavi Balaji Jadhav*

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: AN OVERVIEW OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND RECENT ADVANCES

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term disorder characterized by abnormalities of kidney structure or function that persist for at least three months. It is an important cause of morbidity, mortality and healthcare burden worldwide. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are maj...