A Swiss army knife for estimating kidney function: why new equations will not solve the real problem

摘要

aEuro broken vertical bar. from their intrinsic nature, equations for estimating kidney function based on current serum biomarkers cannot be universal, as they not only reflect renal excretion but also generation. As a consequence, they will inherently perform better in some populations and worse in others. The user should be aware of the underlying assumptions and the specific properties of the population in which the equation has been predominantly validated to ensure that the equation is fit for the patient in front of himaEuro broken vertical bar.