Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3849877 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The risk of hospitalization and death with pneumonia is greater at lower eGFRs, especially in younger adults. This association may contribute to excess mortality in people with chronic kidney disease.
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Authors
Matthew T. MD, Hude MD, PhD, Marcello MD, SM, Braden J. MD, MSc, Peter PhD, Kevin B. MD, MSc, Brenda R. MD, PhD, Alberta Kidney Disease Network Alberta Kidney Disease Network,