Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3848491 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The strong association of cystatin C level with mortality compared with serum creatinine estimates is shared by BTP and B2M. This supports the utility of alternative filtration markers beyond creatinine when improved risk prediction related to decreased GFR is needed.
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Authors
Meredith C. ScD, MPH, Lesley A. MD, MS, Andrew S. MD, Elizabeth PhD, MPH, John MD, PhD, Stephen P. BA, Josef MD, PhD, CKD Biomarkers Consortium CKD Biomarkers Consortium,