High neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio is associated with poor renal outcomes in Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease
Background: Several studies have shown that the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker that reflects the state of systemic inflammation. A high NLR was reported to be associated with cardiovascular events and mortality. However, little is known about the association between NLR and kidney dis...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Renal Failure |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1595645 |