It has been reported that eGFR values are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality; however, these previous studies were mainly performed on Western populations using the MDRD equation.

Study probes the link in patients with diabetes. Glucose control influences glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and its estimations in patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes, a French study found. Estimation ...

It is more accurate than the MDRD Study equation at all levels of renal function, researchers report. PHILADELPHIA— Researchers have developed an equation they believe provides a more accurate way to ...

In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Takimoto et al 8 report the results of a phase I and pharmacokinetic study of oxaliplatin in 37 adult cancer patients with renal impairment. This ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Calculations for eGFR were closer to measured GFR without adjustments for race, which suggested adjusting eGFR ...