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Published in: BMC Nephrology 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Chronic Kidney Disease | Review

Consensus recommendations on fasting during Ramadan for patients with kidney disease: review of available evidence and a call for action (RaK Initiative)

Authors: Yousef Boobes, Bachar Afandi, Fatima AlKindi, Ahmad Tarakji, Saeed M. Al Ghamdi, Mona Alrukhaimi, Mohamed Hassanein, Ali AlSahow, Riyad Said, Jafar Alsaid, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida, Ali A. K. Al Obaidli, Latifa B. Alketbi, Khaled Boubes, Nizar Attallah, Issa S. Al Salmi, Yasser M. Abdelhamid, Nihal M. Bashir, Rania M. Y. Aburahma, Mohamed H. Hassan, Mohammad R. Al-Hakim

Published in: BMC Nephrology | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Ramadan fasting (RF) involves abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours; it is obligatory for all healthy Muslims from the age of puberty. Although sick individuals are exempt from fasting, many will fast anyway. This article explores the impact of RF on individuals with kidney diseases through a comprehensive review of existing literature and consensus recommendations. This study was conducted by a multidisciplinary panel of experts.
The recommendations aim to provide a structured approach to assess and manage fasting during Ramadan for patients with kidney diseases, empowering both healthcare providers and patients to make informed decisions while considering their unique circumstances.
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Metadata
Title
Consensus recommendations on fasting during Ramadan for patients with kidney disease: review of available evidence and a call for action (RaK Initiative)
Authors
Yousef Boobes
Bachar Afandi
Fatima AlKindi
Ahmad Tarakji
Saeed M. Al Ghamdi
Mona Alrukhaimi
Mohamed Hassanein
Ali AlSahow
Riyad Said
Jafar Alsaid
Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida
Ali A. K. Al Obaidli
Latifa B. Alketbi
Khaled Boubes
Nizar Attallah
Issa S. Al Salmi
Yasser M. Abdelhamid
Nihal M. Bashir
Rania M. Y. Aburahma
Mohamed H. Hassan
Mohammad R. Al-Hakim
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Nephrology / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2369
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03516-y

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