In our final episode for Season 2 and for 2023, we're discussing an issue that's on the rise in northern Queensland and across the world. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a largely preventable disease that is an ever-increasing presentation in primary healthcare settings and is often not caught until advanced stages.Join the Round Up host, Dr Elissa Hatherly as she chats with Dr Tahira Scott, a nephrologist based in Cairns who treats Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Cape and Torres region. Dr Scott discusses some of the shocking statistics on CKD, current and future diagnosis and treatment, and why 'Time is Kidney' when it comes to addressing this rising health concern.

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