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- 1Children with kidney disease show early fitness decline●Children with CKD show early declines in cardiopulmonary fitness
Researchers at Children's National Hospital report that children with chronic kidney disease show declines in cardiopulmonary fitness early in the course of the disease. The findings suggest reduced exercise capacity may develop well before advanced kidney damage, prompting calls for early monitoring and tailored physical activity programmes for affected children.