Trace elements in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hemodialysis patients are at risk for deficiency of essential trace elements and excess of toxic trace elements, both of which can affect health. We conducted a systematic review to summarize existing literature on trace element stat...

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Main Authors: Manns Braden, Field Catherine, Klarenbach Scott, Hemmelgarn Brenda, Wiebe Natasha, Tonelli Marcello, Thadhani Ravi, Gill John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/7/25