High prevalence of albuminuria amongst people who inject drugs: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Albuminuria is a key biomarker for cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. Our study aimed to describe the prevalence of albuminuria amongst people who inject drugs in London and to test any potential associations with demographic characteristics, past diagnoses, and drug preparation and administration practices. We carried out a cross-sectional survey amongst people who use drugs in London. The main outcome measure was any albuminuria including both microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria. Three-hundred and sixteen samples were tested by local laboratory services. Our study initially employed point-of-care testing methods but this resulted in a high number of false positives. Our findings suggest the prevalence of albuminuria amongst PWID is twice that of the general population a

SUBMITTER: McGowan CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7184598 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature