Estimating static kidney function accurately and detecting changes in kidney function in a
timely fashion are challenging but critically important tasks. Serum creatinine is the most …

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is acutely increased following a high-protein meal or
systemic infusion of amino acids. The mechanisms underlying this renal functional response …

The spot (random) urine protein to creatinine ratio (P/C ratio) is an alternative, fast and
simple method of detecting and estimating the quantitative assessment of proteinuria. The …

Objective To investigate the influence of volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in blood,
on hematological and serum biochemical parameters in the Canadian population. Methods …

Many critically ill patients display a supraphysiological renal function with enhanced renal
perfusion and glomerular hyperfiltration. This phenomenon described as augmented renal …

Background: The assessment of renal function in clinical practice remains challenging.
Using creatinine to assess the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is notoriously inaccurate, and …

Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is a secreted zinc-dependent endopeptidase that is
implicated in regulating kidney homeostasis and diseases. MMP-7 is produced as an …

A precise and efficient method for estimating kidney function in cancer patients is important
to determine their eligibility for clinical trials and surgery and to allow for appropriate dose …

Introduction Renal hyperfiltration (RHF) has been found to be an independent predictor of
adverse cardiovascular outcome. However, it remains uncertain whether it is precursor of …

Long-term safety of living kidney donation (LKD), especially for young donors, has become a
real matter of concern in the transplant community and may contribute to creating resistance …