Risk factors for mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Volume: 238, Pages: 151 - 158
Published: Jul 1, 2017
Abstract
Background No consensus exists regarding the factors influencing mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of various patient characteristics on the risk of mortality in such patients. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central were searched for studies evaluating the risk factors for mortality in patients undergoing HD. The factors included age, gender, diabetes mellitus (DM), body...
Paper Details
Title
Risk factors for mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Jul 1, 2017
Volume
238
Pages
151 - 158
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