Highlights Measured Glomerular Filtration Rate (mGFR) is a better measure of renal function than Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR). The mGFR/eGFR ratio was negatively correlated to GFR, comorbidity, high age, and female sex. A low mGFR/eGFR ratio was associated with mortality and the need for early dialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 (CKD5). This Journal Watch summarizes the study – “The ratio of measured to estimated glomerular filtration rate may be a marker of early mortality and dialysis requirement,” published in BMC Nephrology, 2021 . Authors: James G.
Heaf, Rafal Yahya, and Morten Dahl What was the need for the study? Measured Glomerular Filtration Rate (mGFR) is the mean of urea and creatinine clearance measured by a 24-hour urine collection. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) is a measure of how well the kidneys function. The use of mGFR…
