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Assessment of the geriatric competence and perceived needs of Italian nephrologists: an internet survey
An internet survey was set up to assess the geriatric competence and perceived needs of 337 members of the Italian society of nephrology (SIN). The survey assessed how well aware nephrologists are of the typic...
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Erratum to: The peritoneal dialysis catheter
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Nutrition in Chronic Renal Disease and Renal Failure
In the next several decades, older adults will represent the fastest growing cohort; in fact, by 2041, 60% of the total population will be older than 60 yr, and one-third older than 70 yr in the United States....
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Growth Hormone Treatment for Patients with Renal Failure
Growth Hormone (GH), so called for its ability to induce an increase in linear growth, is secreted by the somatotrophes of the anterior pituitary gland. It is a single-chain polypeptide with a molecular weight...
