Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3849662 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
For patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis, periodontitis is associated with increased risk of death. Clinical trials are required to determine whether treatment of periodontitis decreases mortality.
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Authors
Li-Ping DDS, Chih-Kang MD, PhD, Yu-Sen MD, Shih-Ping MD, PhD, Chien-Yu MD, MPH, Chun-Fu MD, Kuan-Yu MD, PhD,