* A study in Brazil analyzed data from adult patients who had serum creatinine tests from June 2018 to May 2021 and found that 42% of those tests did not include urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio assessments, which are important for evaluating kidney health.
* The results showed that non-nephrologists were the main requesters of kidney function tests, indicating a need for better adherence to guidelines and promoting teamwork among healthcare professionals to enhance CKD management.