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Proton Pump Inhibitors: Indigestion for nephrologists!

February 8, 2016

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications, mostly because of their efficacy and their favorable safety profile. However, it has been estimated that between 25% and 70% of these prescriptions do not have…

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Top Nephrology ’15 Contender: Treating Hepatitis C Infection in CKD: Results of the Surfer-C Study

December 4, 2015

Hepatitis C infection is a major public health issue, affecting approximately 2.8% of the world’s population (>185 million people worldwide). Approximately 250,000 Canadians were living with chronic hepatitis C as of 2011.Specifically in the hemodialysis population,DOPPS data estimated…

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