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Children's National Hospital
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- 1Children with kidney disease show early fitness decline●Children with CKD show early declines in cardiopulmonary fitness
Researchers at Children's National Hospital report that children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience declines in cardiopulmonary fitness early in the course of their illness. The findings suggest reduced exercise capacity may develop well before advanced kidney disease, highlighting the value of early monitoring and physical activity interventions for affected children.