Role of Age and Uric Acid Levels on Dialysis Efficacy Among End Stage Renal Disease Patients in Saudi Arabia

Background: Patients with end stage kidney dysfunction is increasing dramatically in Saudi Arabia; especially in the age group of more than 65 years, which constitutes 21% of all chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. In recent years, more attention is paid to uric acid (UA) as a risk factor in kidn...

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Main Authors: Mohd Alaraj, Naif Al-Tamimi, Walid Abu Rayyan, Fahad Alshammari, Ashfaque Hossain, Turkey Al Hadires, Meqbil Alanazi, Bahaa Al-Trad, Fayez Alfouzan, Ahmed Abu Rayyan, Anwaar Al-Shammary, Maram Alanazi, Ibrahim Ginawi, Audah Al Hazmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amber Publication 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science
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Online Access:https://www.jrmds.in/articles/role-of-age-and-uric-acid-levels-on-dialysis-efficacy-among-end-stage-renal-disease-patients-in-saudi-arabia.pdf