Predicting kidney disease trajectories with a simple blood test

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited condition that can lead to kidney failure. Being able to accurately predict how the disease will progress is very important for selecting the right treatments and providing effective patient counseling. However, the currently available prediction tools aren’t very accurate and require MRI images or genetic exams, which are not always available.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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