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JAMA· 2012Q1

Comparison of Risk Prediction Using the CKD-EPI Equation and the MDRD Study Equation for Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate

Kunihiro Matsushita, Bakhtawar K. Mahmoodi, Mark Woodward, Jonathan Emberson et al.

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The CKD-EPI equation reclassified 24.4% of individuals to a higher estimated GFR category compared to the MDRD equation, reducing CKD prevalence from 8.7% to 6.3% and showing significantly improved risk prediction for mortality and ESRD.

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Field: Nephrology

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