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Corrigendum to 'Diuretics and the kidney'[BJA Education 22 (2022) 216-23]
R Bell1, R Mandalia1
1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
BJA Education
|October 28, 2022
Summary
This study corrects a previous article's DOI. The updated Digital Object Identifier ensures accurate citation and retrieval of the research findings for enhanced scientific communication.
Area of Science:
- Correction of scientific literature
- Bibliographic data management
Context:
- Ensuring the accuracy of scientific records
- Maintaining the integrity of research dissemination
Purpose:
- To provide the correct Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for a published article
- To facilitate proper citation and access to the research
Summary:
- The article DOI has been corrected to ensure accurate referencing
- This correction aids in the retrieval and citation of the scientific work
Impact:
- Improved accuracy in scientific literature
- Enhanced accessibility of research for the scientific community
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