Review Article

Low Birth Weight due to Intrauterine Growth Restriction and/or Preterm Birth: Effects on Nephron Number and Long-Term Renal Health

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Flow diagram showing the consequences of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and preterm birth which result in low birth weight. Low birth weight may have an adverse effect on nephron endowment and glomerular hypertrophy; together, these may increase the vulnerability of an individual born IUGR or preterm to long-term renal disease.
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