Nephrology

Members of the Division of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center have long been interested in the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease and its related conditions.  Their efforts are wide-ranging.

Work has included developing estimating equations to assess kidney function which has allowed for prevalence estimates to be calculated in the US population; understanding how small changes in estimated kidney function affect patients’ risks of cardiovascular disease; and the influence of hemodialysis treatment on cognitive functioning.  International efforts are assessing the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in developing countries.