Sex-specific differences in a large cohort of Brazilian incident dialysis patients over 12 years: A retrospective study.

Fabiana Baggio NerbassHelbert do Nascimento LimaJocemir Ronaldo LugonRicardo Sesso

Published in: The International journal of artificial organs (2024)

We consistently observed a higher prevalence of men on dialysis and differences in demographic, clinical, and dialysis characteristics. The underlying reasons for these sex differences still necessitate further clarification.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
cardiovascular disease
risk factors
prognostic factors
type diabetes