Acute Kidney Injury

Category: Nephrology / Kidney Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or a few days, leading to a buildup of waste products in the blood.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 13.3 million cases globally per year, with a mortality rate of 1.7 million. (Source: Lancet Global Health, 2017)

Medical Breakthroughs

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