Calculation of expected remaining lifetime of dialysis patients in Japan

Abstract Background The expected remaining lifetime of dialysis patients in Japan was only reported in 2003 and has not been reported thereafter. From 2003 to the present, several new therapeutic agents have been introduced. These events may have improved outcomes for dialysis patients. Thus, expect...

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Main Authors: Shigeru Nakai, Atsushi Wada, Kenji Wakai, Masanori Abe, Kosaku Nitta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-020-00301-z