Association between daily haemodialysis, access to renal transplantation and patients' survival in France

ConclusionOur study showed that in France, the likelihood of undergoing renal transplantation after being waitlisted was lower for patients on daily haemodialysis than those on thrice‐weekly haemodialysis. Moreover, daily haemodialysis was associated with higher risk of death, even after taking into account age and all major comorbidities.

Source: Nephrology - February 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ad élaïde Pladys, Cécile Vigneau, Maryvonne Hourmant, Gabrielle Duneau, Cécile Couchoud, Sahar Bayat, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research