Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 216-226 , May 2009

Quantitative Approaches to the Analysis and Treatment of the Dysnatremias

  • Minhtri K. Nguyen, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Minhtri K. Nguyen, Division of Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Factor Building, Room 7-155, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2009.03.006

Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 216-226 , May 2009

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