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Physical activity in patients with pre‑dialysis chronic kidney disease is associated with decreased renal function

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Hiraki, K., Otobe, Y., Izawa, K.P. et al. Physical activity in patients with pre‑dialysis chronic kidney disease is associated with decreased renal function. Clin Exp Nephrol 25, 683–684 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10157-021-02033-8

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