Acute Kidney Injury falls under the Kidney & Urinary Health category.

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Acute Kidney Injury

•Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Acute kidney injury occurs when kidney function suddenly deteriorates. This may result in the buildup of toxic waste products and fluids in the body. AKI can range from mild to severe. Kidney function can often be restored with proper medical treatment.

Last Updated:May 27, 2025

580 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

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BAcute Kidney Injury Incidence

Examine Database: Acute Kidney Injury

3 outcomes

6 Studies

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Protective benefits of vitamin E for kidney injury

In this meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials in participants with acute kidney injury, supplementation with vitamin E improved kidney function markers and reduced the risk of acute kidney injury.

Examine Database References

Creatinine - Meng L, Liu S, Cui WRenal protective effects of vitamin E for drug-induced kidney injury: a meta-analysis.Front Pharmacol.(2025)

Acute Kidney Injury: Symptoms, causes, treatments, and your questions answered.