A 29-year-old member asked:
what does glomerular filtration rate mean?
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Dr. Shabbir Hossain answered
16 years experience Internal Medicine
Kidney function: It's basically a measure of your kidney function.
Answered on Jun 18, 2014
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A female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Kidney tests: You kidney function is normal (creatinine and EGFR). Discuss with your physician. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
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