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Association between facility-level adherence to phosphorus management guidelines and mortality in haemodialysis patients: a prospective cohort study.

Takahiro ItayaSayaka ShimizuTakashi HaraYoshinori MatsuokaShunichi FukuharaYosuke Yamamoto
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
A higher facility-level target range for phosphorus was associated with increased patient mortality. Among facilities that set the target according to the guidelines, dieticians tended to be involved in dialysis care. These findings suggest the importance of reviewing facilities' treatment policies in relation to updated guidelines and the need to work with relevant professionals.
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