Risk prediction model for kidney injury after cisplatin chemotherapy

Summary: Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and collaborators developed a risk prediction model for kidney injury after cisplatin chemotherapy, finding highest-risk patients had a 20-fold higher risk. Data from 24,000+ patients across six U.S. cancer centers were analyzed. The model includes factors like age, blood pressure, diabetes, and magnesium levels. An online calculator was created to assess kidney injury risk. This tool aims to guide treatment decisions for patients receiving cisplatin.

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