Dr. Rita D Swinford M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
6410 Fannin St 500 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Rita Swinford is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Swinford specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Changing patterns in the histopathology of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children.
- Monitoring changes in gene expression in renal ischemia-reperfusion in the rat.
- Long-term safety of recombinant human growth hormone in children.
- First-year response to rhGH therapy in children with CKD: a National Cooperative Growth Study Report.
- Acute effects of delayed reperfusion on myocardial infarct shape and left
- Thrombotic microangiopathy associated with Valproic acid toxicity.
- Acute renal failure: role of dialysis membrane biocompatibility.
- Dialysis membrane adsorption during CRRT.
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