Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Official publication of the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology
The Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology is the official publication of the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology. This peer-reviewed journal aims to promote clinical and scientific research in the field of nephrology and to serve as a channel of communication among nephrologists and renal nurses in Hong Kong, China, and the international community.
Original contributions are invited relating to clinical or laboratory investigations of relevance to nephrology, dialysis or transplantation. Papers relating to basic immunology, anatomy and physiology are also welcomed if they relate to the kidney.
Papers are categorized into original research articles, reviews, case reports, clinical vignettes, short communications, and letters to the editor. A Hong Kong Renal Registry, Nephrology Forum, and a nursing section provide up-to-date information to practicing nephrologists and renal nurses in Hong Kong.
The journal is published biannually, in April and October.
Editor-in-Chief: Cheuk-Chun Szeto
Imprint: Elsevier
ISSN: 1561-5413
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Extracted from Scopus (on Fri Jun 28)Poon, W.-T. | Lai, C.-K. | Chan, A.Y.-W. Aristolochic acid nephropathy: The Hong Kong perspective Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2007-06-07, Pages 7-14 Ho, Y.-W. | Chau, K.-F. | Choy, B.-Y. | Fung, K.-S. | Cheng, Y.-L. | Kwan, T.-H. | Wong, P.-N. | Lai, W.-M. | Yong, D.S.-P. | Lo, S.H.-K. | Chan, C.-K. | Leung, C.-B. Hong Kong renal registry report 2010 Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 12, Issue 2, 2010-10-01, Pages 81-98 Abdul-Rahman, I.S. | Al-Howaish, A.K. Warfarin versus aspirin in preventing tunneled hemodialysis catheter thrombosis: A prospective randomized study Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2007-06-07, Pages 23-30 Tse, D.M.-W. Experience of a renal palliative care program in a Hong Kong center: Characteristics of patients who prefer palliative care to dialysis Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 11, Issue 2, 2009-11-10, Pages 50-58 Tong, Y.-F. | Koo, J. | Cheng, B. Review of organ donation in Hong Kong: 1996-2009 Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 12, Issue 2, 2010-10-01, Pages 62-73 Gong, N. | Chen, X. | Ding, Z. | Ming, C. | Chen, X. Chronic allograft nephropathy: The mechanisms and strategies Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 9, Issue 2, 2007-12-10, Pages 58-69 Saito, T. | Saito, T. | Tamemoto, H. | Yuzawa, M. | Sasaki, M. | Ikoma, A. | Kawakami, M. | Ishikawa, S.-E. Combination therapy of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin AT1 receptor antagonist in diabetic nephropathy Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2007-06-07, Pages 31-35 Shirazi, F. | Shahpourian, F. | Khachian, A. | Hosseini, F. | Rad, A.H. | Heidari, S. | Sanjari, M. Personal characteristics and urinary stones Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2009-05-27, Pages 14-19 Chan, J.F.-W. | Choy, B.-Y. | Lai, K.-N. Nephrotic syndrome secondary to strongyloidiasis: A common infection with an uncommon presentation Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 10, Issue 1, 2008-05-21, Pages 37-41 Szeto, C.-C. | Chow, K.-M. | Szeto, C.Y.-K. | Kwan, B.C.-H. | Li, P.K.-T. Relationship between β1-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms and cardiovascular disease in peritoneal dialysis patients Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology, Volume 10, Issue 2, 2008-11-19, Pages 58-63 - View all items
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