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Comparison of 2 Methods for the Calculation of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
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Title Comparison of 2 Methods for the Calculation of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571642?src=rss
Description Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is used to diagnose chronic kidney disease. How does the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula compare to the Mayo Clinic Quadratic equation in estimating GFR?
Laboratory Medicine
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date Apr 10, 2008
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