Identifying population-based eGFR distributions may help to identify patients at risk for developing chronic kidney disease earlier, according to study data published in Kidney International. More ...
Significant association seen for eGFR percentiles below the 25th percentile with risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy. (HealthDay News) — Population-based estimated glomerular filtration ...
Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher ...
Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
If kidney failure occurs, patients may need dialysis several times a week or a kidney transplant to survive. Global health ...
A new international study has cautioned that kidney test results labelled as “normal” may still conceal early signs of ...
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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.
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