Welfare receipt and the risk of vitamin D deficiency in Japanese patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a cross-sectional, retrospective study
Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency is often observed in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and is associated with significantly increased risk of overall mortality. Despite reports of poor nutrition/intake, vitamin D status among patients on maintenance hemodialysis receiving welfare...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Renal Replacement Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-021-00364-6 |