Researchers led by Ibrahim Hashim, PhD, analyzed serum creatinine values of 56,676 patients over 16 months, according to a July 26 news release. After removing the race adjustment, 14% to 28% of Black ...
Four distinct factors—malnutrition, inflammation, acidosis, and hyperkalemia—were recently assessed in more than 1500 patients with community-acquired AKI. Among these patients with mild-to-moderate ...
New kidney disease lab test formula reclassifies 14-28% of Black patients into more severe disease stage Removing a race modifier from a standard kidney disease diagnosis formula could reduce ...