Progression of chronic kidney disease: an illness-death model approach
Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major contributor to mortality in the general population. Understanding the factors that drive this process will help delay progression of CKD. The study aimed to estimate the risks of kidney failure and death prior to and after the development o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0604-8 |