September 30, 2009Open Access

Development and validation of GFR-estimating equations using diabetes, transplant and weight

LSLesley A. StevensTufts University CSChristopher H. SchmidBrown University YZY. L. ZhangTufts University

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The CKD-EPI equation, based on creatinine, age, sex and race, has been validated and is more accurate than the MDRD study equation. The addition of weight, diabetes and transplant does not significantly improve equation performance.

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