National implementation of a race-neutral eGFR equation contributed to more modifications and higher kidney transplantation rates for Black candidates, according to study data published in the Journal ...

HOUSTON -- Two commonly used kidney function tests had a large degree of disagreement and were linked with serious health ...

Expert discusses how the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as reflected by decreased estimated glomerular ...

A rapid multidisciplinary approach is needed to reduce serum free light chain levels and restore kidney function ...

The current kidney transplant waitlistingcriterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ...

Compounding is the quiet force that turns steady saving into exponential wealth creation. The Rule of 72 makes this concept ...

Key Points ・The Rule of 72 helps you quickly estimate how long it takes for money to double at a fixed annual return. ・Fees and inflation can sharply extend that timeline - your “real” doubling rate ...

Objective The left atrial stiffness index (LASI) has been proven to be a promising marker for assessing left atrial (LA) and ...

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 1 in 10 people worldwide and can progress towards kidney failure, which is best predicted by the severity of kidney fibrosis. Currently, kidney ...

Compared with eGFRcr, a 30% lower eGFRcys was associated with higher rates of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and kidney disease.

Over the past decade, several tumor-based predictors of cetuximab efficacy have been identified, yet most function as ...

Individual patients may have substantial differences in their eGFRcr and eGFRcys for estimating kidney function, which has prognostic implications.