Archive for the ‘Residual Renal Function’ Category

September 13, 2009

Preserving residual renal function in peritoneal dialysis: volume or biocompatibility?

Davies SJ.   Nephrol Dial Transplant.   2009 Sep;24(9):2620-2

This editorial discusses the findings in two papers that explore residual renal function (RRF) in patients on peritoneal dialysis. One is an observational study by Liao et al which suggests that the rate of decline of RRF was a more powerful prognostic factor than baseline RRF associated with all-cause mortality and technique failure in patients [...]

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June 9, 2009

The importance of residual kidney function for patients on dialysis: a critical review.

Perl J, Bargman JM.   Am J Kidney Dis.   2009 Jun;53(6):1068-81

This review highlights the evidence to support maintaining residual renal function and its impact on survival and quality of life of dialysis patients.

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