Clinical parameters before and after the transition to dialysis

This study uniquely demonstrates the trajectories of key parameters though the transition from pre‐dialysis to post‐dialysis start. Significant differences are noted in the pre‐dialysis period for patients who survive vs. those who do not survive the first year of dialysis. Early recognition of adverse trends in the pre‐dialysis period may create opportunity to intervene to improve early dialysis outcomes.

Source: Hemodialysis International - October 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Dugan W. Maddux, Len A. Usvyat, Terry Ketchersid, Yue Jiao, Tommy C. Blanchard, Peter Kotanko, Frank M. van der Sande, Jeroen P. Kooman, Franklin W. Maddux Tags: Original Article Source Type: research