Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2004

Is subjective global assessment a reliable measure of nutritional status in hemodialysis?

  • Colin H Jones, MD

      Affiliations

    • Consultant Nephrologist, Department of Renal Medicine, York Hospital, York, UK, England
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Colin H. Jones, MD, Department of Renal Medicine, York Hospital, Wigginton Rd, York YO31 8HE, UK
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  • Rachel C Wolfenden, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Senior Renal Dietician, Department of Renal Medicine, York Hospital, York, UK, England
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  • Louise M Wells, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Senior Renal Dietician, Department of Renal Medicine, York Hospital, York, UK, England

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PII: S1051-2276(03)00139-0

doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2003.09.006

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2004

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