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To the Editor: The recent melamine contamination of infant formula and milk products in China placed thousands of children in China and neighboring regions at risk for renal-stone formation and renal failure; six deaths were reported. In the wake of the crisis, screening programs were launched nationwide in the mainland of China. A similar program was initiated in Hong Kong¹; here, we describe the results.

From September 28 through October 17, 2008, a total of 2140 children (1177 boys and 963 girls; age range, 1 month to 12 years; mean age, 6.45 years), all asymptomatic, underwent ultrasonographic screening at . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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