Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Appropriate drug dosing requires an estimation of kidney function that is reliable and consistent across many ...

Small increases in serum creatinine level are associated with marked increases in mortality. Paradoxically, some studies have indicated that higher serum creatinine concentrations are associated with ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Decrease in Serum Creatinine' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

The accuracy of estimation of kidney function with the use of routine metabolic tests, such as measurement of the serum creatinine level, has been controversial. The European Kidney Function ...

Nov. 28, 2005 (Dallas) -- The drug nesiritide, while associated increased serum creatinine and possible worsening renal function, does not increase either 30-day or six-month mortality in patients ...

Many organizations recommend the use of equations that estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to facilitate the detection, evaluation, and management of chronic kidney disease. 1–11 Indeed, ...

Blood levels of albumin and creatinine are both independent markers of survival in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests. The study, published online in JAMA ...

Over one in four adults over the age of 65 may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) defined as a reduced kidney function. While serum creatinine remains the most practical biomarker for estimation of ...

Average creatinine levels can vary depending on a person’s age, sex, and muscle mass. However, average ranges are 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for males and 0.5 to 1.0 for females.