Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages e21-e22 , September 2010

Weight Management Tips for Patients on Hemodialysis

  • Stacey Hickel, RD, CSR

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Stacey Hickel, RD, UCDMC Transplant Center, 2221 Stockton Blvd., Suite B, Sacramento, CA 95817.

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PII: S1051-2276(09)00279-9

doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2009.10.001

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages e21-e22 , September 2010

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