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WCN 2009: Biomarker Allows Early Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
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Title WCN 2009: Biomarker Allows Early Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/703697?src=rss
Description Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is emerging as a useful early marker of worsening renal function and acute kidney injury in a range of clinical situations and patients. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date Jun 2, 2009
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