Accurate GFR in obesity—protocol for a systematic review
Abstract
Obesity is increasing globally. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is strongly associated with obesity. Kidney function is commonly estimated with equations using creatinine (such as CKD-EPI equation) which is a product of muscle metabolism. Decisions about categorizing CKD, planning modality of renal replacement therapies, and adjusting dosages of medications excreted by the kidneys are done using these equations. However, it is not well appreciated...
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Title
Accurate GFR in obesity—protocol for a systematic review
Published Date
Jun 22, 2019
Journal
Volume
8
Issue
1
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