Integrating the Urea-to-Creatinine Ratio with Clinical Variables to Improve Etiological Discrimination in Acute Kidney Injury
Background: The urea-to-creatinine ratio (UCR) is used to support the differential diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI); however, its diagnostic utility remains debated. We explored the clinical relevance of UCR in the initial etiological assessment of AKI, also considering relevant clinical modifiers. Methods: We re...