A longitudinal study of nutritional and inflammatory status in patients on dialysis

ConclusionSerum albumin had the strongest predictive value of all the pertinent parameters in the study. Thus, better conjugate clinical and laboratory measurements should be developed for patients on PD, as well as for those with a relatively low MIS.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - December 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anastasia Markaki, Kalliopi Gkouskou, Emmanouel Ganotakis, Andrew Margioris, Eugene Daphnis Tags: Original Research Source Type: research