Age, eGFR, and CKD complications

Editorial

Jean L Holley. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Dec.

. 2011 Dec;6(12):2729-31.

doi: 10.2215/CJN.10771011.

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Comment on

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Age-specific associations of reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate with concurrent chronic kidney disease complications.
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