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Author Correction: Estimated GFR: time for a critical appraisal
Esteban Porrini1,2, Piero Ruggenenti3,4, Sergio Luis-Lima5,6
1Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain. esteban.l.porrini@gmail.com.
Nature Reviews. Nephrology
|December 20, 2018
Summary
This article has been corrected to include the middle initials of author Aiko P. J. de Vries. The updated versions ensure accurate author attribution in scientific literature.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing
- Author attribution
Context:
- Ensuring accuracy in scientific publications is crucial for proper attribution.
- Author details are fundamental to the integrity of research records.
Purpose:
- To correct an omission in author Aiko P. J. de Vries's middle initials.
- To maintain the highest standards of accuracy in published scientific work.
Summary:
- A correction has been issued for the article.
- The middle initials of author Aiko P. J. de Vries were missing in the original online publication.
- These initials have now been incorporated into the PDF and HTML versions.
Impact:
- Enhances the accuracy of author attribution.
- Upholds scholarly integrity and correct citation practices.
- Provides a corrected and complete record for researchers and readers.
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