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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Main Authors: Phisitt Vejakama, Atiporn Ingsathit, Mark McEvoy, John Attia, Ammarin Thakkinstian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0604-8