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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Main Authors: I-Chen Yu, Chieh-Yu Liu, Ji-Tseng Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Renal Failure
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2020.1857769