Serum albumin and hospitalization among pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease who started dialysis therapy

ConclusionsBoth high and low serum albumin were associated with higher hospitalization in children starting dialysis. Because the observed association is novel and not fully explainable especially for high serum albumin levels, interpreting the results requires caution and further studies are needed to confirm and elucidate this association before clinical recommendations are made.
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research