Chronic Kidney Disease Stocks List
Symbol | Grade | Name | % Change | |
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RMTI | A | Rockwell Medical, Inc. | 3.84 | |
PIRS | A | Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 0.29 | |
AKBA | A | Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. | 1.81 | |
LSTA | B | Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. | 11.66 | |
XBIO | B | Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. | 0.37 | |
OPK | C | OPKO Health Inc. | 0.00 | |
ARDX | D | Ardelyx, Inc. | 3.75 | |
SNY | D | Sanofi | 0.74 | |
AZN | F | Astrazeneca PLC | 0.38 | |
PROK | F | ProKidney Corp. | -3.13 |
Related Industries: Biotechnology Drug Manufacturers - Major Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Symbol | Grade | Name | Weight | |
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PPH | D | Market Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | 9.36 | |
IBBQ | D | Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | 6.13 | |
OZEM | D | Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF | 5.63 | |
THNR | F | Amplify Weight Loss Drug & Treatment ETF | 5.34 | |
MEDX | D | Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | 5.15 |
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- Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a type of kidney disease in which there is gradual loss of kidney function over a period of months or years. Early on there are typically no symptoms. Later, leg swelling, feeling tired, vomiting, loss of appetite, or confusion may develop. Complications may include heart disease, high blood pressure, bone disease, or anemia.Causes of chronic kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, and polycystic kidney disease. Risk factors include a family history of the condition. Diagnosis is generally by blood tests to measure the glomerular filtration rate and urine tests to measure albumin. Further tests such as an ultrasound or kidney biopsy may be done to determine the underlying cause. A number of different classification systems exist.Screening at-risk people is recommended. Initial treatments may include medications to manage blood pressure, blood sugar, and lower cholesterol. NSAIDs should be avoided. Other recommended measures include staying active and certain dietary changes. Severe disease may require hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or a kidney transplant. Treatments for anemia and bone disease may also be required.Chronic kidney disease affected 753 million people globally in 2016, including 417 million females and 336 million males. In 2015 it resulted in 1.2 million deaths, up from 409,000 in 1990. The causes that contribute to the greatest number of deaths are high blood pressure at 550,000, followed by diabetes at 418,000, and glomerulonephritis at 238,000.
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