Fasting in Ramadan is not associated with deterioration of chronic kidney disease: A prospective observational study

Although not mandatory for patients, many Muslims fast in Ramadan. We aimed to investigate the effects of long hours (17.5) fasting on renal functions in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Stage 3-5 CKD patients with stable renal function were recruited to this prospective observational stu...

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Main Authors: Ekrem Kara, Osman Zikrullah Sahin, Bayram Kizilkaya, Burcu Ozturk, Gokhan Pusuroglu, Safak Yildirim, Mustafa Sevinc, Tuncay Sahutoglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2017;volume=28;issue=1;spage=68;epage=75;aulast=Kara

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