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A commonly used questionnaire that measures quality of life is not sensitive enough to pick up mental and physical problems experienced by patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, according to a new study. Findings indicate that patients with this condition (the most common form of hereditary kidney disease) need better tests to adequately measure quality of life.

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