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J Cyst Fibros. 2013 Jul;12(4):309-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Apr 22.

A review of renal disease in cystic fibrosis.

Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society

Dilip Nazareth, Martin Walshaw

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  1. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, United Kingdom. [email protected]

PMID: 23618617 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2013.03.005

Abstract

Kidney disease is becoming increasingly common in CF. This review looks at the effect of CFTR on the kidney, the problems with measuring renal function effectively in CF, the causes and incidence of renal dysfunction, and its pathophysiology. Strategies to reduce aminoglycoside toxicity are discussed.

Copyright © 2013 European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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