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Context-Dependent Clinical Narrative Signals of Renal Function Deterioration in Cross-Language Settings: Retrospective Multicohort Study.

Key takeaways

This study checked if the words doctors use in notes can signal that kidney function is dropping. It analyzed records from Greek and English-speaking patient groups. The results suggest that text patterns may help track kidney decline. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Antonakis A · Drosataki E · Dermitzaki EK · Pleros C · Lygerou D · Androvitsanea A · Papadakis N · Kydonaki K · Kavvadias AG · Konidaki M · Aletras G · Pantazis Y

Source

Article · PubMed, Reducing protein and albumin in urine · 2026 Nov 2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42970747/