| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3850266 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity is a strong risk factor for the decline in kidney function after initiation of dialysis therapy. Whether obese dialysis patients might benefit from a healthy weight reduction needs to be studied further.
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Authors
Christiane MD, Renée MSc, Diana C. PhD, Elisabeth W. MD, PhD, Raymond T. MD, PhD, Saskia PhD, Christoph MD, Friedo W. PhD, NECOSAD Study Group NECOSAD Study Group,