Research Needs in Pediatric Kidney Disease : 2000 and Beyond

Proceedings of the Pediatric Nephrology Task Force Meeting, Wash., DC, Jan. 27, 1999, held by the Nat. Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, & Amer. Soc. of Pediatric Nephrology. This task force was convened to review current research & identify research priorities & barriers to progress. Kidney disease is a major cause of illness & death among children, who make up about 25% of U.S. citizens. Chapters: Research Opportunities: Genetic & Developmental Diseases, Acute Renal Failure, Immune-Mediated Diseases -- Glomerulonephritis & Tubulointerstitial Diseases; & Chronic Renal Failure & Its Treatment; Tools, Methodologies, & Resources; Challenges & Barriers; & Congressional Action.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Research Needs in Pediatric Kidney Disease : 2000 and Beyond', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756735722 and ISBN 0756735726.