Acute kidney injury in 2010: Advances in diagnosis and estimating disease prognosis.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication associated with morbidity and mortality. Studies from 2010 have provided insights into the diagnosis and clinical course of AKI, the ability of novel biomarkers to guide therapy, and the quality of life of survivors of severe AKI. It is hoped that these findings will lead to improvements in the diagnosis and prognosis of affected individuals.