Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Anemut Tilahun Mulu, Fitalew Tadele Admasu, Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam, Edgiet Abebe Zewde, Gelagey Baye Temesgen, TeklieMengie Ayele, Achenef Bogale Kassie, Nega Dagnew Baye, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease leading to a progressive decline in kidney functions and complications like liver disorders. Serum levels of liver parameters such as aminotransferases and bilirubin are important biomarkers for the diagnosis of liver diseases. Studies on the effect of CKD with and without end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on the levels of liver biomarkers in Ethiopia are limited. Hence, this study aimed to assess liver biomarkers, blood pressure (BP) and anthropometric indices in CKD patients attending a renal clinic of Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital(FHCSH) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia...
September 2023: Metabolism open