Stage-wise variation in serum C-reactive protein and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology among Sri Lankans; a preliminary study
Hansani Niroshika, Harshi Weerakoon, Nalaka Herath, Sujani Premathilake, Prasad Jayasooriya, Kosala Weerakoon · 2026
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Hansani Niroshika and five co-authors measure inflammation levels across stages of a kidney disease of unknown cause in Sri Lanka, in 2026 work. The disease slowly scars the kidneys, and its heart risks are a growing concern. The team tested C-reactive protein, a blood marker of inflammation, in 40 patients spread across disease stages. Sixteen healthy adults matched by age and sex served as controls. Patients with very high readings, which can signal infection, were left out.
Inflammation did not rise in a straight line with disease stage. Levels peaked early, at stage 3A, and then fell in later stages. That early-stage group also faced far higher odds of raised heart risk than controls. The marker showed no clear link to kidney filtration rates. As a small early study, the work hints that heart risk screening may matter most sooner than doctors expect.
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| CREATOR | Hansani Niroshika, Harshi Weerakoon, Nalaka Herath, Sujani Premathilake, Prasad Jayasooriya, Kosala Weerakoon |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 31280 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |