Monocyte-To-Lymphocyte Ratio May Be a Clue to Understand Underlying Cause of Pruritus in Chronic Kidney Disease
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 861 million people worldwide, with the majority suffering from the disease in its progressive form. 2 CKD is characterized by the gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function, leading to the accumulation of waste and fluids in the body.This condition arises from factors such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders, with diabetes and hypertension being the most common causes.
Source: Turkish Journal of Dermatology
Authors: Neslihan Demirel Öğüt, Orçun Valerian Çetin, Nilay İnci, Zelal Adıbelli, Ender Hür
Institution: Usak University
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7081959910