Comparison of Different Equations with GFR Measured by Scintigraphy in Kidney Donors.

Background: Technetium-99 diethylene-triamine-pentaacetate (99Tc-DTPA)-based scintigraphy is a convenient way to assess measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) in kidney donors. Equations have been developed to calculate GFR in the general population. This study aims to identify the best among commonly employed equations to better predict GFR when compared with scintigraphy-based mGFR.

A 10-year Study: Renal Outcomes in Patients with Accelerated Hypertension and Renal Dysfunction.

Background: Hypertension is prevalent in 35%-46% of the general population; 1% of them experience accelerated hypertension. Among patients with accelerated hypertension, acute worsening of renal functions occur in 22%-55%. Morbidity and mortality rates are high.