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Kaplan-Meier Curve
A non-parametric analysis of data that deals with time until the occurrence of any well-defined event, such as death. This analysis is not based on any assumption of the distribution of the survival times. Kaplan-Meier curves are usually presented as ... |
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Kappa (κ)
A measure of agreement between two sources, each of which is measured on a binary scale (i.e., disease present/absent). |
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Kidney Failure
See Renal Failure. |
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Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE)
Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) are a group of predictive models developed by Tangri et al., 2011 that evaluate the short-term risk of progression to kidney failure among patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD). ... |
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Knee Replacement Surgery
In knee replacement surgery, parts of the knee joint are replaced with prosthetic components. The surgery is done by separating the muscles and ligaments around the knee to expose the inside of the joint. The ends of the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bo... |
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