Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 12, Issue 4 , Pages 209-212 , October 2002

The relationship between serum albumin and hydration status in hemodialysis patients

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☆ Address reprint requests to Colin H. Jones, MD, Department of Renal Medicine, York District Hospital, Wigginton Rd, York, YO31 8HE, UK.

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Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 12, Issue 4 , Pages 209-212 , October 2002

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