A Novel Equation to Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate Using Beta-Trace Protein

A new equation to estimate the glomerular filtration rate in children, adolescents and young adults.

BACKGROUND A new estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equation, designed for isotope dilution mass spectrometry-standardized serum creatinine (Scr), is presented for use in children, adolescent boys and girls and young adults. METHODS The new equation, eGFR = 107.3/(Scr/Q), is based on the concept of normalized Scr: Q is the normalization value and is considered as the Scr concentratio...

Introduction of the CKD-EPI equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate in a Caucasian population.

BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of kidney damage, albuminuria or a reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). A GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) alone is sufficient to diagnose CKD Stages III-V. Recently, the new chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation was introduced. It has been suggested to result in higher estimated glomerular filtr...

A New Equation to Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate in Chinese Elderly Population

BACKGROUND Equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are routinely used to assess kidney function. Current equations have limited precision and systematically underestimate measured GFR at higher values. OBJECTIVE To develop a new estimating equation for GFR: the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation. DESIGN Cross-sectional analysis with separate ...

Estimation of glomerular filtration rate by use of beta-trace protein.

Protein Diet and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common health problem worldwide. CKD staging or classification, together with patients’ prognosis and treatment plan depend on the patients’ kidney function which is assessed by measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Estimated GFR can be obtained using serum or plasma creatinine as a main variable in equations or formulae such as Cockcroft-Gault equat...