Allan J. Collins, MD, Robert N. Foley, MB, Blanche Chavers, MD, David Gilbertson, PhD,
Charles Herzog, MD, Kirsten Johansen, MD, Bertram Kasiske, MD, Nancy Kutner, PhD …

Landscape structure and fragmentation have important effects on ecosystem services, with a
common assumption being that fragmentation reduces service provision. This is based on …

Many of the known benefits of exercise in the general population are of particular relevance
to the ESRD population. In addition, the poor physical functioning that is experienced by …

The primary structure of the major embryonic Notch transcript is presented, as determined by
sequence analysis of overlapping cDNA clones. The 10,148 bp sequence corresponding to …

The enzymatic degradation of recalcitrant plant biomass is one of the key industrial
challenges of the 21st century. Accordingly, there is a continuing drive to discover new …

Preface higher from March 29 to April 25 and 16% higher from April 26 to July 4. Among
patients with a functioning kidney transplant, corresponding estimates of excess mortality …

Abstract MESS (Mangled Extremity Severity Score) is a simple rating scale for lower
extremity trauma, based on skeletal/soft-tissue damage, limb ischemia, shock, and age …

ContextEvidence exists that high-volume hospitals (HVHs) have lower mortality rates than
low-volume hospitals (LVHs) for certain conditions. However, few employers, health plans …

Physical activity levels in patients on hemodialysis and healthy sedentary controls.
Background Patients on dialysis have reduced exercise tolerance compared with age …

The construct of frailty has been associated with adverse outcomes among elderly
individuals, but the prevalence and significance of frailty among patients with end-stage …