Open AccessA Systematic Review of Glomerular Hyperfiltration Assessment and Definition in the Medical Literature
Author(s) -
François Cachat,
Christophe Combescure,
Michel Cauderay,
Éric Girardin,
Hassib Chehade
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical journal of the american society of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.755
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1555-905X
pISSN - 1555-9041
DOI - 10.2215/cjn.03080314
Subject(s) - medicine , glomerular hyperfiltration , systematic review , medline , urology , kidney , diabetic nephropathy , political science , law
Evaluation of glomerular hyperfiltration (GH) is difficult; the variable reported definitions impede comparisons between studies. A clear and universal definition of GH would help in comparing results of trials aimed at reducing GH. This study assessed how GH is measured and defined in the literature.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom