An investigation of urinary trace elements as biomarkers for acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rapid deterioration in kidney function over hours to days. It is common, affecting 10-20% of all hospital admissions, and can lead to increased mortality, lengthened hospital stay, chronic kidney disease and dialysis dependence. AKI is identified using serum creatinin...

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Main Author: Allen, Jennifer
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/60620/