Nearly one in five preterm neonates admitted to NICUs worldwide develop acute kidney injury , with pooled prevalence hitting 17.8% across 1.3 million infants from 26 studies spanning Africa (18.3%), America (18.5%), Asia (15.2%), and Europe (20.1%). High heterogeneity underscores diagnostic challenges and inconsistent biomarkers , while no temporal trend emerges despite rising preterm survival rates. Long-term renal monitoring becomes critical as missed AKI risks adult chronic kidney disease, demanding standardized neonatal screening protocols. To read more Click Here ##Reference## Naghshizadian, R., Ameli, M.S., Abdolmaleki, A. et al.
The global prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in preterm neonates: an epidemiological meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 185, 53 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-025-06675-8## What % of your preterm NICU infants develop AKI per your unit data? A.…
