New Tests for Renal Disease: What Do They Mean?
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GENERAL KEY POINTS Management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) depends on diagnosis and on monitoring in order to make adjustments to therapy. There are several tests of renal function: some are measures of glomerular function while others are measures of tubular function. Many of these tests can be performed in practice providing invaluable information for patient care.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015