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Wcn26-4570 Kidney Disease Screening at Art Initiation Among Adults With Hiv in Uganda: a Missed Priority for a High-risk Population

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease affects 850 million people worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing a significant burden. People living with HIV (PWH) are at increased risk due to nephrotoxicity of antiretroviral therapy (ART), in part due to widespread use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. In response, Uganda recommends routine kidney disease screening at ART initiation. However, the extent of adherence to these guidelines remains poorly understood.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.104785
Authors: Grace Kansiime, B Joseph Baluku, Edwin Nuwagira, Michael Kanyesigye, S Paul Obwoya, Rose Muhindo, R Winnie Muyindike, D Pliers Tusingwire, Henry Mugerwa, Matthew Odera, Monday Busuulwa, C Esther Atukunda, Francis Bajunirwe, Robert Kalyesubula, Mark Siedner
Institutions: Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Kabale University, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Masaka Hospital, Makerere University, Massachusetts General Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,800
OpenAlex ID: W7140280422
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