For the new study, the scientists used a more se itive test called estimated glomerular filtration rate, which factors in creatinine level, along with age, sex and race.

• 在新的研究中，科学家们使用了一种更加精密的检测手段，即肾小球的滤过功能比率检测，这与肌氨酸酐水平以及年龄、性别和种族都有关系。