Lower levels of albuminuria associated with increased risk for chronic kidney disease progression and kidney failure

A study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found a substantial excess risk for CKD progression and kidney failure as albuminuria (protein in the urine) increased, even at levels below 30 mg/g. These findings raise questions about the best time to start treatment to reduce protein in urine, and whether lowering albumin levels further could improve health outcomes in people with CKD who already have relatively low levels of albumin in their urine. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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