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Prospective validation of an equation based on plasma cystatin C for monitoring the glomerular filtration rate in children treated with cisplatin or ifosfamide for cancer
We recently proposed an equation to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in children with cancer based on plasma cystatin C and serum...
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Longitudinal NGAL and cystatin C plasma profiles present a high level of heterogeneity in a mixed ICU population
BackgroundNGAL and Cystatin C (CysC) as biomarkers for the early detection of AKI are subject to both pathophysiological, as well as patient related...
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Serum Cystatin C is a potential biomarker for predicting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis survival
ObjectiveCurrently, it is unclear whether serum Cystatin C can be used to evaluate the prognosis of ALS. We aim to study the relationship between...
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Extending the cystatin C based EKFC-equation to children – validation results from Europe
BackgroundA new cystatin C based European Kidney Function Consortium (EKFC CysC ) equation was recently developed for adults, using the same...
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Cystatin C as an adjunct to HbA1c may prove useful in predicting the development of diabetic complications in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
PurposeComplications from diabetes mellitus can occur over time and although glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a good biomarker for glycaemic...
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Hypertension and cystatin C account for sex differences in serum homocysteine levels in acute coronary syndrome subjects with normal serum creatinine
BackgroundHyperhomocysteinemia is one of cardiovascular disease risk factors and fasting homocysteine levels are significantly elevated in male...
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Association of serum cystatin C level with coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden: a comprehensive analysis of observational studies and genetic study
Background and AimsEpidemiological studies show that high circulating cystatin C is associated with risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), independent...
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Levamisole causes a transient increase in plasma creatinine levels but does not affect kidney function based on cystatin C
BackgroundIn pediatric patients treated with levamisole to prevent relapses of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS), a transient and non-progressive...
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The clinical utility of cystatin C based eGFR in assessing renal function among HIV/AIDs patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda
BackgroundIn clinical practice, Measurement of estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) is the gold standard assessing renal function the...
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Age-adjusted reference values and influencing factors of cystatin C in healthy Chinese population
BackgroundNormative distribution of serum cystatin C and relationship with sex and age in healthy adult Chinese population is unknown.
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Cystatin C-derived estimated glomerular filtration rate in children with sickle cell anaemia
BackgroundSickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in humans and constitutes a major public health burden. It is a...
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Serum cystatin C predicts the risk of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome
ObjectiveInflammation markers have been proposed as the predictors of adverse cardiac events in patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary...
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Comparison of estimated glomerular filtration rate equations based on serum creatinine-, cystatin C- and creatinine–cystatin C in elderly Chinese patients
BackgroundThis study aimed to further evaluate the accuracy of eleven GFR equations in different subgroups of an elderly Chinese hospitalized...
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Comparison of estimated GFR using cystatin C versus creatinine in pediatric kidney transplant recipients
BackgroundAn accurate, rapid estimate of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in kidney transplant patients affords early detection of transplant...
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New race-free creatinine- and cystatin C-based equations for the estimation of glomerular filtration rate and association with cardiovascular mortality in the AtheroGene study
Renal function is associated with cardiovascular outcomes and mortality. Among equations used to eGFR, CKD–EPI equations show more accurate...
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Association between circulating cystatin C and hyperuricemia: a cross-sectional study
Introduction/objectivesCirculating cystatin C has reportedly been related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, apart from its...
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Using Serum Cystatin C to Predict Acute Kidney Injury Following Infant Cardiac Surgery
Acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Serum Cystatin C (CysC) is a...
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Association of vancomycin plus piperacillin–tazobactam with early changes in creatinine versus cystatin C in critically ill adults: a prospective cohort study
PurposeAlthough dozens of studies have associated vancomycin + piperacillin–tazobactam with increased acute kidney injury (AKI) risk, it is unclear...
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The outcome of acute kidney injury substages based on urinary cystatin C in critically ill children
BackgroundThe concept of acute kidney injury (AKI) substages has been recommended to better phenotype AKI and identify high-risk patient groups and...
