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  • Impact of Extended HD with a Liberalized Diet on Protein Energy Wasting

    An 8-year longitudinal study assessed BMI and creatinine generation rate for 402 patients who started extended-hours HD (>18 hours/week). Over time, treatment sessions got longer (70% received >21 hours/week). Participants maintained their BMIs and % creatinine generation over time, and the 5-year survival rate was 85%.

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    Tags: Extended hours Hemodialysis, Liberalized Diet, Longitudinal Study, Protein energy Wasting