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Editorial
. 2022 Sep;17(9):1281-1283.
doi: 10.2215/CJN.08280722. Epub 2022 Aug 16.

Advancing Kidney Health Equity: Influences of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Kidney Function

Dinushika Mohottige  1 , Delphine S Tuot  2   3
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Editorial

Advancing Kidney Health Equity: Influences of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Kidney Function

Dinushika Mohottige et al. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2022 Sep.
No abstract available

Keywords: creatinine; equity; gender affirming care; kidney function; transgender.

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