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. 2023 Feb 1;34(2):193-194.
doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000031.

How Frequently Should We Screen for Hepatitis C in US Hemodialysis Centers? Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Different Strategies

Hanke Zheng  1   2 , Eugene Lin  2   3   4
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How Frequently Should We Screen for Hepatitis C in US Hemodialysis Centers? Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Different Strategies

Hanke Zheng et al. J Am Soc Nephrol. .
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E. Lin reports receiving consulting income from Acumen, LLC, a federal contractor; and Advisory or Leadership Role: Seminars in Dialysis Editorial Board, Kidney News Editorial Board, National Kidney Foundation Scientific Advisory Board, American Journal of Kidney Diseases Editorial Board, and Nephrology News and Issues Editorial Advisory Board. The remaining author has nothing to disclose.

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