Please send an email to bermuda@carna.health with your personal details. If interested in a specific event, mention the date.

The tests used in our screening program are highly accurate. They employ clinical-grade, CE-cleared devices that measure creatinine/eGFR and urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR), providing reliable indicators of kidney function.

Our screening process is designed to be quick, comfortable, and non-invasive. Here's what you can expect:

• No Venous Blood Sampling: The blood test requires just a simple finger-prick, not a traditional venous blood draw.

• Urine Sample Collection: We'll ask you to provide a standard urine sample. Hydrating well before your appointment can help ensure smoother sample collection.

• Immediate Results: You will receive results right away from these tests.

• Next Steps and Referrals: Based on your results, we'll provide guidance on any necessary next steps. This might include referrals to healthcare professionals or additional tests if your screening indicates a higher stage of CKD.

Our goal is to make the screening experience as easy and informative as possible for you.

No, the screening is entirely free for individuals. It's part of our commitment to improving kidney health accessibility in Bermuda.

Eligibility for our screening program includes individuals who meet any of the following criteria:

• Diabetes

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• A previous episode of acute kidney injury

• Heart disease, including ischemic heart disease, chronic heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, or cerebral vascular disease

• Structural renal tract disease, recurrent renal calculi, or prostatic hypertrophy

• Multi-system diseases with potential kidney involvement, such as systemic lupus erythematosus

• Infection with HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C

• Gout

• Known kidney disease

• Family history of end-stage renal disease or hereditary kidney disease

• Previous detection of hematuria (blood in urine) or proteinuria (protein in urine)

• Use of potentially nephrotoxic drugs like lithium, long-term NSAIDs, or calcineurin inhibitors

• Low birth weight (less than 2.5kg), especially for young adults

• Smoking

• Obesity (BMI over 30kg/m^2)

We strongly encourage individuals who identify with any of these risk factors to participate in our free screening program to assess their kidney health.

Our screening program is primarily designed for adults, especially those with risk factors for CKD. However, if a child has specific risk factors or symptoms suggestive of kidney disease, we recommend consulting with a pediatrician for appropriate guidance and testing.

The frequency of screening for CKD depends on individual risk factors. Typically, annual screening is recommended for those at high risk, such as individuals with diabetes or hypertension. Your healthcare provider can give you the best advice based on your personal health profile.

Treatment for CKD varies depending on the stage and underlying cause. It can range from lifestyle changes and medications to manage symptoms and slow progression, to more advanced treatments like dialysis or kidney transplantation in later stages. Early detection through screening is key to effective management and treatment.