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Preferred term
kidney diseases
Definition
- Generally, patients will present with renal problems in two ways—incidentally during a routine exam and/or evidence of hypertension, edema, and hematuria. Evaluation must consider (1) estimation of disease duration, (2) urinalysis, and (3) assessment of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). [Source: Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide; Kidney Diseases]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/kidney_diseases
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