Published in Cochrane Database Syst Rev on October 07, 2009
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Biocompatible dialysis fluids for peritoneal dialysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2014) 1.63
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Ductal carcinoma in situ at core-needle biopsy: meta-analysis of underestimation and predictors of invasive breast cancer. Radiology (2011) 1.59
Interventions for primary vesicoureteric reflux. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2011) 1.58
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Red flags to screen for vertebral fracture in patients presenting with low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2013) 1.56
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Cardiac testing for coronary artery disease in potential kidney transplant recipients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2011) 1.52
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2009) 1.52
Clinical practice guidelines on wait-listing for kidney transplantation: consistent and equitable? Transplantation (2012) 1.50
The cost-effectiveness of increasing kidney transplantation and home-based dialysis. Nephrology (Carlton) (2009) 1.48
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Factors influencing quality of life in children with urinary incontinence. J Urol (2011) 1.47
Interventions for bone disease in children with chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2010) 1.47
Interventions for haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2009) 1.46
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