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Creatinine increases have consistent and differential prognostic impact across kidney function.

Key takeaways

This study examined patients having major surgery in four countries. It looked at how small rises in a kidney marker affect health. The study shows a link between these changes and future health risks. It is an observational study, so it does not prove that the changes cause the risks.

Who did this work

Munch PV · Sawhney S · Heide-Jørgensen U · Jensen SK · Bell S · Yeung D · Tan Z · Scale T · James MT · Christiansen CF

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Oct 8
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42871694/