# Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: Between Old and New Concepts

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 48 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/jcm13030678 |
| Corresponding authors | Francesca Mallamaci |
| Institution | Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, Italy |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/dialysis-and-renal-disease-management/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3390/jcm13030678](https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030678)

## Topics

Chronic kidney disease progression · non-modifiable risk factors · modifiable risk factors · Age-related kidney function decline · Hypertension · dietary salt intake · obesity · sympathetic overactivity · proteinuria · Dyslipidemia · environmental risk factors · pollution exposure · Diabetes mellitus · low- to middle-income countries · Chronic kidney disease prevalence · Kidney function decline · narrative review

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