American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 51, Issue 1 , Pages 145-154 , January 2008

Who We Are and Might Be: In Global Health, Excellence Demands Equity

  • Edward O’Neil Jr, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Edward O’Neil Jr, MD, Omni Med, 81 Wyman Street, #1, Waban, MA 02468.

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doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.11.005

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 51, Issue 1 , Pages 145-154 , January 2008

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