Race Adjustment for Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate Is Not Always Necessary
Background: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is very important in clinical practice, although it is not adequately tested in different populations. We aimed at establishing the best eGFR formulas for a Brazilian population with emphasis on the need for race correction. Methods: We evaluat...
Main Authors: | Juliana A. Zanocco, Sonia K. Nishida, Michelle Tiveron Passos, Amélia Rodrigues Pereira, Marcelo S. Silva, Aparecido B. Pereira, Gianna Mastroianni Kirsztajn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-12-01
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Series: | Nephron Extra |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343899 |
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