Age and sex differences in the relationship between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and chronic kidney disease among an adult population in Taiwan

ConclusionsOur study showed a differential effect that aging has on the relationship between NLR and CKD in men but not in women. Being inexpensive and readily available, NLR may potentially be used for CKD risk assessment in men younger than 60 years of age.
Source: Clinica Chimica Acta - Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research