The Journal of Urology
Volume 182, Issue 2 , Pages 435-444 , August 2009

Renal Function Assessment in the Era of Chronic Kidney Disease: Renewed Emphasis on Renal Function Centered Patient Care

Received 4 November 2008

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 Editor's Note: This article is the first of 5 published in this issue for which category 1 CME credits can be earned. Instructions for obtaining credits are given with the questions on pages 808 and 809.

PII: S0022-5347(09)00889-1

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.04.004

The Journal of Urology
Volume 182, Issue 2 , Pages 435-444 , August 2009

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