A rose by any other name: is stage 3a chronic kidney disease really a disease?

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Experts have questioned the clinical relevance of early stage 3 chronic kidney disease, particularly in elderly individuals and in those without albuminuria. A recent study published in PLoS Medicine provides further evidence that many older adults with stage 3a chronic kidney disease will never worsen, whereas some may even improve. Despite limited generalizability, the results support the current, more nuanced classification of chronic kidney disease for use in clinical practice and in future epidemiologic research.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Wyatt, CM

Published Date

  • January 2017

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 91 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 6 - 8

PubMed ID

  • 28003092

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1523-1755

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.kint.2016.11.005

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States