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An overview of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The last guideline from KDIGO on anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) was published more than a decade ago. In this updated guideline, the authors give “practice points” (i.e., expert opinion) alongside clinical recommendations based on systematic reviews with evidence appraisal. When applicable, these ratings are noted in parentheses below.
Diagnosis and evaluation:
Screen all patients for anemia with complete blood count (CBC), reticulocytes, ferritin, and transferrin saturation (TSAT) — at least annually for stage 3 CKD, twice a year for stage 4 CKD,…