Albuminuria, serum creatinine, and estimated glomerular filtration rate as predictors of cardio-renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and kidney disease: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Albuminuria, elevated serum creatinine and low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are pivotal indicators of kidney decline. Yet, it is uncertain if these and emerging biomarkers such as uric acid represent independent predictors of kidney disease progression or subsequen...

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Main Authors: Keith C. Norris, Karen E. Smoyer, Catherine Rolland, Jan Van der Vaart, Eliza Beth Grubb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-0821-9