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Chronic Kidney Disease.
Lancet (London, England) - 25 Mar 2017
Webster Angela C, Nagler Evi V, Morton Rachael L, Masson Philip
Abstract excerpt
The definition and classification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have evolved over time, but current international guidelines define this condition as decreased kidney function shown by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 60 mL/min per 1·73 m2, or markers of kidney damage, or both, of at least 3 months duration, regardless of the underlying cause. Diabetes and hypertension are the main causes of CKD in...
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