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Novel risk factors for acute kidney injury.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Nov 2014
Varrier Matt, Ostermann Marlies
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious problem. Understanding an individual patient's risk profile may offer opportunities for prevention or early intervention. The aim of this review is to describe novel nontraditional risk factors. RECENT FINDINGS: The risk of AKI is determined by patient factors and nephrotoxic exposures. Hyperuricaemia, obesity, hypoalbuminaemia and certain genetic...
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