Defining end-stage renal disease in clinical trials: a framework for adjudication
Defining end-stage renal disease in clinical trials: a framework for adjudication
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DOI:
10.1093/ndt/gfv289
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发表时间:
2016-06-01
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6.1
通讯作者:
Agarwal, Rajiv
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作者:
Agarwal, Rajiv
Unlike definition of stroke and myocardial infarction, there is no uniformly agreed upon definition to adjudicate end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD remains the most unambiguous and clinically relevant end point for clinical trialists, regulators, payers and patients with chronic kidney disease. The prescription of dialysis to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease is subjective and great variations exist among physicians and countries. Given the difficulties in diagnosing ESRD, the presence of estimated GFR