All-cause and cause-specific mortality associated with diabetes in prevalent hemodialysis patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes is the most common risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and has been associated with increased risk of death. In order to better understand the influence of diabetes on outcomes in hemodialysis, we examine the risk...

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Main Authors: Sattar Abdus, Argyropoulos Christos, Weissfeld Lisa, Younas Nizar, Fried Linda, Kellum John A, Unruh Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/130