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Treatment of kidney condition requires an individualized approach

Good patient information is essential for choosing the best treatment for the kidney disease lupus nephritis. Dutch researcher Cecile Grootscholten concludes this following her doctoral research into two methods for treating lupus nephritis. She did not demonstrate any major differences but both treatments have pros and cons.

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