Removing Race From Kidney Function Estimates—Reply
James A. Diao, Neil R. Powe, Arjun K. Manrai
Abstract
In Reply In response to our study on the implications of removing race from eGFR,1 Ms van der Burgh and colleagues describe advantages of eGFRcys, including potentially improved prediction of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with CKD.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRace (biology)Renal functionInternal medicineIntensive care medicineGerontologyBotanyBiologyCardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersPotassium and Related Disorders