The range of baseline GFR values in this cohort was lower than the normal GFR range reported for Western populations (80.0–84.8 ml/min/1.73 m 2 vs 120–130 ml/min/1.73 m 2); however ...

And his eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), which shows how well your kidneys are filtering waste out, was in the “low to normal” range. As in, it was “lower than you’d expect for ...

It shows how adjusting eGFR results for body surface may improve decision results. The National Kidney Foundation published a consensus document that advocates transition to race-free eGFR ...