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Improved GFR Estimation by Combined Creatinine and Cystatin C Measurements
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Title Improved GFR Estimation by Combined Creatinine and Cystatin C Measurements
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568609?src=rss
Description Plasma creatinine may not reflect GFR especially in the early stages of CKD. Investigators try to improve the creatinine-based GFR estimation by including plasma cystatin C measurements.
Kidney International
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date Jan 29, 2008
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