Association Between Environmental Particulate Matter and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Background/Aims: The deposition of β2-microglobulin induced by reactive inflammation causing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the complications of dialysis-related amyloidosis in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Air pollution levels, especially particulate matter with an aerodynamic di...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-11-01
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Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/484422 |