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    • Association of eGFR and mortality with use of a joint model: results of a nationwide study in Iceland 

      Jonsson, Arnar J; Lund, Sigrun H; Eriksen, Bjørn Odvar; Palsson, Runolfur; Indridason, Olafur S (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-09)
      Objectives. Prior studies on the association of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and mortality have failed to include methods to account for repeated eGFR determinations. The aim of this study was to estimate the association between eGFR and mortality in the general population in Iceland employing a joint model.<p> <p>Methods. We obtained all serum creatinine and urine protein measurements ...
    • Incidence of and risk factors of chronic kidney disease: Results of a nationwide study in Iceland 

      Jonsson, Arnar J.; Lund, Sigrun H.; Eriksen, Bjørn Odvar; Palsson, Runolfur; Indridason, Olafur S. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-25)
      Background - Information on the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population is scarce. This study examined the incidence and risk factors of CKD stages 1–5 in Iceland, based on multiple markers of kidney damage.<p> <p>Methods - All serum creatinine (SCr) values, urine protein measurements and diagnosis codes for kidney diseases and comorbid conditions for people aged ≥18 ...