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The lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio is independently associated with moderate-to-severe tubulointerstitial fibrosis in patients with IgA nephropathy.

Key takeaways

This study looked at 398 people with a specific kidney disease. It found that a certain blood test ratio is linked to more scarring in the kidney. This is an observational study, so it shows a link but not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Zheng L · Yang G

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Sep 21
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42835361/