Does Frequent HD Boost Quality of Life? NO

A new Canadian study randomized 200 patients to standard in-center HD (12-15 hours/wk; maximum of 18 hours) or extended HD (>24 hours/wk) for a year. Extended HD reduced phosphate and potassium levels and boosted Hgb, and patients took fewer BP meds and phosphate binders. However, health-related quality of life scores did not differ significantly between the groups.

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