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A pilot study of urinary biomarkers and kidney injury among agricultural workers

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This pilot study checked urine markers in sugarcane workers in Guatemala. It found some markers linked to kidney stress. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Jaime Butler-Dawson (Colorado School of Public Health) · Abdel A. Alli (University of Florida) · Jie Zhou (University of Florida) · Yang� Yang (University of Georgia) · Lyndsay K. Krisher (Colorado School of Public Health) · Stephen M. Brindley (Colorado School of Public Health) · Lee Scott Newman (Colorado School of Public Health) · Nancy D. Denslow (University of Florida) · Chris D. Vulpe (University of Florida)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-03
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-026-05408-9