glomerular filtration rate

Renal failure–measuring the glomerular filtration rate. Thomas C, Thomas L. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2009 Dec;106(51-52):849-54. BACKGROUND: Chronic renal disease is common, and its prevalence is rising. Its main causes are hypertension and diabetes…

Evaluation of glomerular filtration rate and of albuminuria/proteinuria Massimo Cirillo J Nephrol. 2010 Mar-Apr;23(2):125-32. Kidney function should be evaluated by procedures including the calculation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimates and the assessment…