American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 50, Issue 4 , Pages 531-534 , October 2007

Low Birth Weight and Kidney Function: Is There a Relationship and Is it Determined by the Intrauterine Environment?

  • Michael D. Hughson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michael D. Hughson, MD, Department of Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505.

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PII: S0272-6386(07)01134-1

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.07.026

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 50, Issue 4 , Pages 531-534 , October 2007

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