Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) associated with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a prevalent condition in the United States, significantly impacting global morbidity and mortality. Understanding temporal patterns in AF-related mortality among CKD patients is crucial for effective clinical and public health strategies. This study aimed to evaluate trends and regional disparities in AF-associated CKD mortality [...]

Background: Renal complications of diabetes mellitus pose a significant public health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding temporal trends and regional disparities in mortality related to diabetic nephropathy is crucial for guiding targeted interventions and policy decisions. Our study aims to analyze the trends and regional differences in mortality related to renal [...]

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old Spanish-speaking man with a history of hypertension and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) presented to the Emergency Department with abnormal kidney function tests. Two months earlier, his creatinine level was 2.68 mg/dL at an outside institution. He denied symptoms such as hematuria, dysuria, or edema. Physical examination revealed elevated blood pressure (172/92 mm [...]