White blood cell count predicts the odds of kidney function decline in a Chinese community-based population

Fangfang Fan; Jia Jia; Jianping Li; Yong Huo; Yan Zhang

doi:10.1186/s12882-017-0608-4

Abstract

In conclusion, elevated WBC count served as a predictor of the odds of kidney function decline in this population, which supports the hypothesis that systemic inflammation may serve as a risk factor for CKD development.

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MedicineRenal functionKidney diseaseInternal medicinePopulationNephrologyWhite blood cellDiabetes mellitusEndocrinology

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Year: 2017
Type: article
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Pages: 190-190
Citations: 37
Access: Closed

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                                    Fangfang Fan, 
                                
                                    Jia Jia, 
                                
                                    Jianping Li
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2017). 
                            White blood cell count predicts the odds of kidney function decline in a Chinese community-based population. 
                            BMC Nephrology
                            , 18
                            (1)
                            , 190-190.
                            https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-017-0608-4
                        

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DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0608-4