Microscopic hematuria is a risk factor for end-stage kidney disease in patients with biopsy-proven diabetic nephropathy

Introduction There are fewer reports about whether the presence of hematuria affects the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy. We analyzed whether microscopic hematuria in diabetic nephropathy is a risk factor for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).Research design...

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Main Authors: Yoshihiko Saito, Sadanori Okada, Ken-ichi Samejima, Masaru Matsui, Katsuhiko Morimoto, Riri Furuyama, Kaori Tanabe, Masahiro Eriguchi, Yasuhiro Akai, Kazuhiko Tsuruya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001863.full