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A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

Chronic kidney disease or CKD, is a condition that builds over time, as a result of inappropriate kidney function. The ...

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

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study ...

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