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Can my GFR get better?

Learn about eGFR, a key indicator of kidney health. Understand what your eGFR means, how it's calculated, and steps to maintain healthy kidney fu...

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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Learn about eGFR, how your kidneys filter waste, and why early detection of CKD is crucial for protecting kidney health.

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What the New eGFR Calculation Means for Your Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

In the past, some medical calculations, like the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), included race in their estimates. After countless hours ...

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A New Way to Diagnose Kidney Disease

Having an accurate eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) result is essential for managing kidney disease. In partnership with the American Soci...

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Changes to eGFR Calculation and What that Means for People Living with Kidney Disease

Having an accurate eGFR result is essential for managing kidney disease (KD). Important decisions like diagnosing KD, determining drug dosing, when to...

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NKF and ASN form joint task force to focus on use of race in eGFR

In August of 2020, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) formed a joint task force to focus on the use of ...

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Understanding African American and non-African American eGFR laboratory results

Labs use different eGFR calculations for African Americans due to higher creatinine levels. NKF is working on a new race-free calculation to improve f...

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In the Know: What's New for Members

Master Class on Hyperkalemia Present it as a Live Education Event Microsite on Hyperkalemia (For You & Your Patients Vaccinations and Dial...

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Cystatin C

Cystatin C is a protein made by your body. Healthy kidneys keep its level balanced. High levels of cystatin C in your blood might mean your kidneys ar...

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