The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a blood test to assess kidney function. The formula for calculating eGFR takes the patient’s body size, age, and sex into account to predict how well ...
If kidney failure occurs, patients may need dialysis several times a week or a kidney transplant to survive. Global health ...
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5 stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from first symptoms to kidney failure
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Stage 1 CKD often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms but requires ...
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Decoding your IGAN lab results: Understanding EGFR and UPCR, and predicting future kidney health
Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work effectively with healthcare providers in slowing disease progression.
eGFR equations significantly overestimate renal function in patients with renal masses when compared with 24-hour CrCl-derived measured GFR, particularly near clinically meaningful thresholds. This ...
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