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Title
A predictive model for progression of chronic kidney disease to kidney failure.
Authors
Tangri, Navdeep; Stevens, Lesley A; Griffith, John; Tighiouart, Hocine; Djurdjev, Ognjenka; Naimark, David; Levin, Adeera; Levey, Andrew S
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common. Kidney disease severity can be classified by estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria, but more accurate information regarding risk for progression to kidney failure is required for clinical decisions about testing, treatment, and referral.