DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...
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What your kidney function test results mean
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways An eGFR below 60 ml/min indicates possible kidney disease. High ...
The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...
Acute kidney injury did not necessarily explain the study results. Hospitalized patients with reduced kidney function on admission who are discharged with apparently normal kidney function have ...
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively. This serious condition affects ...
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