American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 189-191 , February 2009

Dietary Protein Restriction in CKD: The Debate Continues

  • T. Alp Ikizler, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to T. Alp Ikizler, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, 1161 21 Ave S, S-3223 MCN, Nashville, TN 37232-2372

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PII: S0272-6386(08)01749-6

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.12.014

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 189-191 , February 2009

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