The Initial Vascular Access Type Contributes to Inflammation in Incident Hemodialysis Patients
Background. The contribution of the hemodialysis (HD) vascular access type to inflammation is unclear. Methods. We conducted a prospective observational study in an incident HD population. C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interferon-γ-induced protein (IP-10) were measured before...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Nephrology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/917465 |