Abstract
In this chapter we explain:
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The importance of plotting a complete eGFR graph
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How to measure variation in eGFR
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How to correlate the eGFR graph with the progression of kidney disease
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William Osler (1849–1919), a Canadian physician, was one of the four founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Osler created the first speciality training program for physicians and was the first to provide bedside clinical training. He has been described as the “Father of Modern Medicine”.
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Rayner, H.C., Thomas, M.E., Milford, D.V. (2020). Plot All the Dots: How Graphs Reveal the History of Someone’s Kidney Disease. In: Understanding Kidney Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43027-6_3
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