Fluid Overload Ups CKD Progression Risk More than Diabetes
New findings are based on a study of 472 patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease.
New findings are based on a study of 472 patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease.
New findings are consistent with those from previous animal studies.
Moderate or severe periodontal disease in this population is associated with a nearly 2.3 times increased death risk.
Weekly dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents decreased and hemoglobin levels increased.
Women with diabetes have a higher prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease than men.
Their presence is associated with a greater than threefold increased risk.
Patients with levels below 10 g/dL had the highest unadjusted mortality and all-cause hospitalization rates.
PA21 comparable in safety and efficacy to sevelamer carbonate out to 52 weeks, study finds.
Serum levels vary throughout the day, and higher phosphorus intake exaggerates the early afternoon rise in serum phosphorus.
The proportion of patients with prediabetes was 14.7% for patients aged 45-55 years versus 20.8% for those aged 65-75.
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