By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

Reductions in measured GFR after bariatric surgery were positively correlated with baseline measured GFR before surgery, ...

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ...

Major differences between eGFR based on cystatin C compared with creatinine were associated with higher rates for all-cause mortality, CV events and kidney failure for outpatients, according to data ...

But which numbers actually matter? Routine blood tests remain among the most important ways to track overall health, yet most people never learn what values physicians prioritize. Understanding key ...

A simplified creatinine index reflects the creatinine generation rate of individual patients on hemodialysis. A simplified creatinine index (SCI) is a reliable and inexpensive marker of muscle mass ...

Retrospective analysis showed that serum creatinine trajectories are important predictors of 28-day mortality in patients ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Abnormal Serum Creatinine' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well. You can post your questions to ...