Effects of hemodialysis treatment on saliva flow rate and saliva composition during in-center maintenance dialysis: a cross-sectional study
Aim To analyze changes in saliva flow rate and clinical measures from unstimulated whole saliva (UWS) among patients undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Background Chronic hemodialysis causes changes in blood chemistry as well as dry mouth, due to removal of excess fluids. U...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Renal Failure |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2020.1857769 |