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Understanding the role of genetic polymorphisms in chronic kidney disease.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Nov 2008
Luttropp Karin, Stenvinkel Peter, Carrero Juan Jesús, Pecoits-Filho Roberto, Lindholm Bengt, Nordfors Louise
Abstract excerpt
Although no valid studies clearly indicate increasing or decreasing numbers of incident paediatric patients, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is growing worldwide. This is mainly due to improved access to renal replacement therapy (RRT), increased survival after dialysis and kidney transplantation and an increase in diagnosis and referral of these patients....
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