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Understanding chronic kidney disease and estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults
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Understanding chronic kidney disease and estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults
Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:15 AM
Guide to frequency of monitoring (number of times per year) by GFR and albuminuria category
This three-part series will guide GPs through the interpretation and calculation of estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults, a useful tool for early detection of chronic kidney disease
Melissa Yssel
Key points, Early detection of chronic kidney disease is important, especially in high-risk groups.
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