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What are factors that increase the risk of adverse clinical outcomes and mortality in elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients?
What are factors that increase the risk of adverse clinical outcomes and mortality in elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients?
Where was the case–control study conducted?
Where was the case–control study conducted?
How many older participants were involved in the case–control study?
How many older participants were involved in the case–control study?
What type of patients were examined in the study?
What type of patients were examined in the study?
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What kind of parameters were collected from medical records in the study?
What kind of parameters were collected from medical records in the study?
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What was the aim of the study?
What was the aim of the study?
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How many women were assigned to the thylakoid group?
How many women were assigned to the thylakoid group?
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What is the significance of higher intestinal mucosal permeability in women with PCOS?
What is the significance of higher intestinal mucosal permeability in women with PCOS?
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What are the neurotrophic factors assessed in the study?
What are the neurotrophic factors assessed in the study?
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What type of trial was conducted in this study?
What type of trial was conducted in this study?
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Study Notes
- Nutritional and inflammatory disorders are linked to increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes and mortality in elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients.
- A case–control study was carried out to examine nutritional and inflammation status, as well as body composition, in older HD patients compared to age- and sex-matched controls.
- The study involved 168 participants, consisting of 84 HD patients (cases) and 84 controls.
- Data was collected from medical records on demographics, clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory parameters.
- The study was conducted at the Department of Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, and the Nephrology Department, Hospital Universitario La Princesa.
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Explore the clinical significance of nutritional status, inflammation, and body composition in elderly hemodialysis patients through a case-control study. Gain insights into the impact of these factors on the health and well-being of the elderly undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
