The association of urine osmolality with decreased kidney function and/or albuminuria in the United States
Abstract Background Decreased kidney function is commonly caused by hypovolemia. When hypovolemic, the kidney reabsorbs water resulting in concentrated urine. Osmolality is a measure of urine concentration which is more objective than self-reported fluid intake. It has a positive association with hy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02478-9 |