Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation Based on Cystatin C Formulas among Neonates

• Main Authors: Nasrin Khalesi (Author), Farnoosh Seirafianpour (Author), Rozita Hoseini (Author), Hassan Otukesh (Author), Nahid Rahimzadeh (Author), Shahrbanoo Nakhaie (Author), Golnar Gohardehi (Author), Parisa Mohaghegh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the best indicator to assess renal function; however, it is difficult to perform it, especially in neonates. Serum creatinine is the most commonly used marker of GFR; nevertheless, it has some limitations since it can be affected by factors other than...