A new global study suggests that a mismatch between two routine blood tests used to assess kidney function may quietly signal elevated risks of kidney failure, heart disease, and death. Credit: Shutt… [+7308 chars]
A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death - SciTechDaily
Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, suggesting both measures should be used together. A new study suggests that when two widely used tests of kidney function do not align, patien…
By:Shira Polan, NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Source:SciTechDaily
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