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  • Assessing GFR in Elderly Patients [99mTc]-DTPA vs Creatinine-Based Methods

    Assessing GFR in Elderly Patients [99mTc]-DTPA vs Creatinine-Based Methods

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    Introduction: Accurately measuring kidney function is essential, particularly in elderly patients, where traditional clinical formulas may not always be reliable. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nephrology compares the gold-standard [99mTc]-DTPA method against common creatinine-based formulas to determine glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in patients aged 80 and above. Visit https://www.clinnephrologyjournal.org/jcn for more…