The modulating effect of dietary protein intake on mortality in long-term hemodialysis patients: A nationwide population-based study.

Cai-Mei ZhengYung-Ho HsuChien-Lin LuHsi-Hsien ChenKuo-Cheng LuJin-Shuen ChenKuan-Chou ChenChiung-Chi PengYuh-Feng LinChih-Cheng HsuMai-Szu WuYen-Chung Lin

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2020)

Low DPI (as presented by nPCR) independently correlated with all-cause and CV mortality among HD patients. Mortality risks were higher in low DPI patients even with normoalbuminaemia and non-hypocholesterolaemia. Further investigations on the importance of increasing DPI in HD patients is warranted.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
body mass index
type diabetes
signaling pathway
small molecule
physical activity
risk assessment
climate change
weight gain
amino acid
patient reported
binding protein