Publications by authors named "Therance Tobo Matoka"
Pediatr Nephrol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Schwartz equation is widely used to estimate GFR in European children, but its applicability for African children remains uncertain.
- A study involving 513 African children found that normalizing serum creatinine using European Q-values was effective, with 93.4% of participants falling within the reference range.
- Among various equations tested, the FAS-Age formula was the most reliable as it showed no dependency on age or sex and does not require height measurements.
