The efficacy of rituximab in treatment of childhood steroid resistant and steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
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*Corresponding Author: Ahmadali Nikibakhsh MD, Associated professor of pediatric Nephrology Mailing Address: Nephrology and Transplantation Research Center, Motahari Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Tel: +98 151 2233011-15 Fax: +98 151 2234506 Email: [email protected] The efficacy of rituximab in treatment of childhood steroid resistant and steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
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