Os desafios da doença renal crônica – Talks Online

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function and represents one of the main challenges for the Brazilian healthcare system. Currently, more than 2.4 million Brazilians live with the condition, and about 170,000 depend on dialysis. sup 1,2 /sup Changing this scenario requires strengthening early diagnosis, which can allow people to begin care before irreversible loss of function and avoid lesser-known obstacles along the way, such as hyperkalemia. The topic was discussed in the new episode of Talks Online, available on the Futuro da Saúde YouTube channel. Participants in the debate included Carmen Moura, General Coordinator of Specialized Care at the Ministry of Health, and nephrologist Isadora Cartaxo, Director of Associative Policies at the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN). The discussion was moderated by health journalist Natalia Cuminale. (Content provided by AstraZeneca - Material intended for the general public. BR-52797. July/2026) References 1 - IBGE. Population Projections. Available at: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/.... Accessed July 3, 2026. 2 - Nerbass FB, Lima HN, Strogoff-de-Matos JP, Zawadzki B, Moura-Neto JA, Lugon JR, Sesso R. Brazilian Dialysis Census 2023. Braz. J. Nephrol. 2025;47(1):e20240081. Available at: https://www.scielo.br/j/jbn/a/kDwfc3x.... Accessed July 3, 2026. Interview given by Isadora Cartaxo (CRM 17991/RQE 16846) and Carmen Moura. -- Also visit: https://futurodasaude.com.br/   / futurodasaude   #FuturodaSaude