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Anemia in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease

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Reference of Anemia in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sanjeev Nair, MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Last Updated on Mar 16, 2016

Reference:

Anemia in children with chronic kidney disease; Meredith et al; Nature Reviews Nephrology 7 35-641 (November 2011)

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Dec 15, 2011
Last Updated on Mar 16, 2016

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