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Acute kidney injury, formerly known as acute renal failure, is both a prevalent and serious problem among hospitalized patients. Although no definitive studies have been undertaken in the UK the prevalence among inpatients in the USA is 4.9% (Waikar et al, 2007). Associated mortality rates have been wide ranging.
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