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Oral Intradialytic Nutritional Supplement Use and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

Authors :
Weiner, Daniel E.
Tighiouart, Hocine
Ladik, Vladimir
Meyer, Klemens B.
Zager, Philip G.
Johnson, Douglas S.
Source :
American Journal of Kidney Diseases; February 2014, Vol. 63 Issue: 2 p276-285, 10p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Hemodialysis patients have high mortality rates, potentially reflecting underlying comorbid conditions and ongoing catabolism. Intradialytic oral nutritional supplements may reduce this risk.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02726386 and 15236838
Volume :
63
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs32017450
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2013.08.007