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Is the measurement of tissue advanced glycosylation products by skin autofluorescence associated with mortality in patients treated by peritoneal dialysis? J Nephrol 2023; 36:217-224. [PMID: 35980536 PMCID: PMC9895012 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01415-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advanced glycosylated end-products (AGEs) have been shown to cause cardiovascular disease, and tissue AGE accumulation can be measured by skin autofluorescence (SAF). AGEs are cleared by the kidney, and thus accumulate in dialysis patients. However, as the results of SAF measurements in peritoneal dialysis patients (PD) have been ambiguous, we examined the association between mortality and SAF. METHODS We reviewed SAF measurements in PD patients attending a university associated PD program, along with standard measurements of dialysis adequacy and peritoneal membrane function. RESULTS We studied 341 prevalent PD patients, 61.9% male, mean age 61.2 ± 16 years, and 31.4% of all patients died during a median follow-up of 27.2 (23.3-36.3) months. Patients who died were older, mean age 72 ± 10.5 years, were more often diabetic (60.7%), and had higher median SAF 3.8 (3.2-4.5) AU. On logistic regression, mortality was independently associated with age (odds ratio (OR) 1.1 (95% confidence limits 1.06-1.16), diabetes OR 10.1 (3.1-33.4), SAF OR 3.3 (1.8-6.2), all p < 0.001, and male gender OR 5.2 (1.6-17.4), p = 0.007; and negatively associated with weight OR 0.91 (0.86-0.95), p < 0..001, normalised nitrogen appearance rate (nPNA) OR 0.05 (0.01-0.4), p = 0.005 and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) OR 0.96 (0.93-0.96), p = 0.03. CONCLUSIONS In this observational study, SAF was independently associated with mortality. However, other factors were also associated with mortality, including age, diabetes and malnutrition which have all been reported to affect SAF measurements. Thus, the additional predictive value of measuring SAF compared to standard risk factors for mortality remains to be determined.
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Etaee F, Naguib T, Goldust M, Daveluy S, Maibach H. Role of skin autofluorescence in managing renal and cardiac diseases in outpatient dermatology. Skin Res Technol 2022; 28:889-905. [PMID: 36305176 PMCID: PMC9907660 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The accumulation of tissue-advanced glycation end products in skin results from complex and consecutive reactions and can be measured by skin autofluorescence (SAF) reader devices. This overview discusses studies evaluating the utilization of SAF in screening renal and cardiac disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature search was performed using Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer, Ovid, and ScienceDirect. RESULTS SAF was an independent predictor of progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and was elevated in subjects on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Furthermore, SAF was significantly associated with cardiovascular events, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality in CKD patients. Other studies revealed a correlation between SAF and arterial stiffness, vascular damage, and subclinical atherosclerosis. A vegetarian diet was associated with lower SAF levels, whereas malnutrition was correlated with higher levels and increased mortality. CONCLUSIONS SAF measurement may be useful in managing renal and cardiac disease. Future studies are needed to clarify the specific role of SAF in the management of CKD and its noninvasive office utilization to identify comorbidities in inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis.
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- Farshid Etaee
- Department of Medicine Yale University New Haven Connecticut USA
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- Department of Medicine Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Amarillo Texas USA
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- Department of Dermatology Wayne State University Detroit Michigan USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco San Francisco California USA
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Nongnuch A, Kitiyakara C, Sappadungsuk S, Sathirapongsasuti N, Vipattawat K, Zhang P, Davies N, Davenport A. Pilot study to investigate differences in middle molecules, oxidative stress and markers of peripheral vascular disease in patients treated by high flux haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258223. [PMID: 34614018 PMCID: PMC8494338 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Dialysis patients have an increased risk of mortality. Recently treatment with haemodiafiltration (HDF) has been reported to reduce mortality, particularly cardiovascular mortality, compared to standard high-flux haemodialysis (HD). However, why HDF may offer a survival advantage remains to be determined. So, we conducted a pilot study to explore differences in middle-molecules, inflammation and markers of vascular disease in patients treated by HD and HDF. Methods Observational cross-sectional study measuring serum β2-microglobulin (β2M), Advanced Glycosylation End Products (AGEs) by skin autofluorescence (SAF), oxidative stress with ischaemia modified albumin ratio (IMAR) and peripheral vascular disease assessment using Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), and arterial stiffness using Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI). Results We studied 196 patients, mean age 69.1 ± 12.4 years, 172 (87.8%) treated by HD and 24 (12.2%) by HDF. Age, body mass index, co-morbidity and dialysis vintage were not different between HD and HDF groups. Middle molecules; β2M (31±9.9 vs 31.2±10 ug/mL) and SAF (2.99±0.72 vs 3.0±0.84 AU), ABI (1.06±0.05 vs 1.07±0.10) and CAVI (9.34±1.55 vs 9.35±1.23) were not different, but IMAR was higher in the HD patients (38.4±14.8 vs 31.3 ± 17.4, P = 0.035) Conclusions In this pilot observational study, we found patients treated by HDF had lower oxidative stress as measured by IMAR, with no differences in middle molecules. Lower oxidative stress would be expected to have diverse protective effects on the cardiovascular system Although we found no differences in ABI and CAVI, future studies are required to determine whether reduced oxidative stress translates into clinically relevant differences over time.
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- Arkom Nongnuch
- Renal Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Section of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Centre for Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Vareesangthip K, Vongsanim S, Fan S, Davenport A. Comparison between standard single chamber versus dual chamber low glucose degradation product peritoneal dialysis fluids. Artif Organs 2020; 45:88-94. [PMID: 32645750 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Dual chamber (DC) peritoneal dialysis (PD) dialysates contain fewer glucose degradation products (GDPs), so potentially reducing advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs), which have been reported to increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk. We wished to determine whether use of DC dialysates resulted in demonstrable patient benefits. Biochemical profiles, body composition, muscle strength, and skin autofluorescence measurements of tissue AGEs (SAF) were compared in patients using DC and standard single chamber dialysates. We studied 263 prevalent PD patients from 2 units, 62.4% male, mean age 61.8 ± 16.1 years, 78 (29.7%) used DC dialysates. DC patients were younger (55.9 ± 16.4 vs. 64.2 ± 15.4 years), and more had lower Davies comorbidity score (median 1 (0-1) vs. 1 (0, 2)), slower peritoneal transport (D/P creatinine 0.67 ± 0.12 vs. 0.73 ± 0.13), greater extracellular water-to-total body water (ECW/TBW) ratio (0.46 ± 0.05 vs. 0.42 ± 0.06), all P < .001, whereas there were no differences in the duration of PD (median (IQR) 19 (8-32) vs. 14 (8-23) months), residual renal function (Kt/Vurea 0.71 ± 0.71 vs. 0.87 ± 0.82), urine volume (642 (175-1200) vs. 648 (300-1200) mL/day), hand grip strength (26.9 ± 10.5 vs. 24.9 ± 10.7 kg), C-reactive protein (4(1-10) vs. 4(2-12) mg/L), and SAF (median 3.60 (3.02, 4.40) vs. 3.50 (3.00, 4.23)) AU. In our cross-sectional observational study, we were not able to show a demonstrable advantage for using low GDP dialysates over conventional glucose dialysates, in terms of biochemical profiles, residual renal function, muscle strength, or tissue AGE deposition. More patients using low GDP dialysates were slower peritoneal transporters with higher ECW/TBW ratios.
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- Kornchanok Vareesangthip
- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- UCL Department of Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, UK
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Tangwonglert T, Vareesangthip K, Vongsanim S, Davenport A. Comparison of skin autofluorescence, a marker of tissue advanced glycation end-products in the fistula and non-fistula arms of patients treated by hemodialysis. Artif Organs 2020; 44:1224-1227. [PMID: 32573803 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Advanced glycosylation end-products (AGEs) are reported to be a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. As serum AGEs can change with dialysis, measurement of AGEs deposited in the skin by autofluorescence (SAF) is now a recognized method of measuring AGEs. An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred way to access blood in HD patients, and as the creation of an AVF changes blood flow distribution in the arm, we wished to determine whether this affected SAF deposition in the skin. SAF was measured using the AGE reader, which directs ultraviolet light at an intensity range of 300-420 nm (peak 370 nm) in the arms of HD patients dialyzing with an AVF. We measured SAF in 267 patients, 60.3% male, 46.1% diabetic, median duration of dialysis 34.7 (15.1-64.2) months with AVF. The median SAF was lower in the AVF arm (median 3.4 (2.9-4.2) vs. 3.7 (3.2-4.5) AU, P < .001), and for the 160 patients with an upper arm AVF (3.5 (2.9-4.3) vs. 3.8 (3.2-4.5) AU, P < .001), but not for the 107 patients dialyzing with a forearm AVF ((3.4 (2.8-4.2) vs. 3.6 (3.0-4.5) AU, P = .085). Blood flow was greater for upper arm AVF compared to forearm AVFs (1190 (770-1960) vs. (930 (653-1250) mL/min, P = .007), but there was no association between blood flow and SAF (P > .05). AVF alters blood flow in the arm, and we found that SAF measurements were lower in the arm with AVF. We suggest that SAF measurements are made in the non-AVF arm.
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- Theerasak Tangwonglert
- Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- UCL Department of Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, UK
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Viramontes Hörner D, Selby NM, Taal MW. Factors Associated With Change in Skin Autofluorescence, a Measure of Advanced Glycation End Products, in Persons Receiving Dialysis. Kidney Int Rep 2020; 5:654-662. [PMID: 32405587 PMCID: PMC7210606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Introduction An increase over time in skin autofluorescence (SAF), a measure of accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGE), predicts higher mortality on hemodialysis (HD). However, evidence is lacking regarding factors that contribute to changes in SAF over time in populations on dialysis. We investigated the rate of change in SAF over 1 year and the factors associated with these changes. Methods We enrolled 109 patients on HD and 28 on peritoneal dialysis in a prospective study. SAF was measured at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Rate of change in SAF was calculated using the SLOPE function in Microsoft Excel (Microsoft, Redmond, WA). Participants were then grouped into those with stable SAF or increasing SAF. Dietary AGE intake and nutritional assessments were performed at baseline, 6, and 12 months. Results The mean SAF trend observed was an increase of 0.30 ± 0.63 arbitrary units (AU) per year, but this varied from a decrease of 0.15 ± 0.44 to an increase of 0.76 ± 0.42 AU per year in stable and increasing SAF groups, respectively. Increasing SAF was more common in participants who developed malnutrition during the observation period, whereas those who became well-nourished were more likely to have stable SAF (8 [80%] vs. 14 [42%]; P = 0.02). Development/prevalence of malnutrition over 1 year, HD as first dialysis modality, and current smoking were independent predictors of increasing SAF. Conclusion SAF increases over time in most persons on dialysis. Independent determinants of increasing SAF were development/prevalence of malnutrition, HD as first dialysis modality, and current smoking. Strategies to reduce/prevent the rise in SAF, including prevention/correction of malnutrition, should be investigated in prospective studies.
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- Daniela Viramontes Hörner
- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
- Correspondence: Daniela Viramontes Hörner, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Rd, Derby, DE22 3NE, UK.
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
- Department of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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Vongsanim S, Fan S, Davenport A. Comparison of skin autofluorescence, a marker of tissue advanced glycation end-products in peritoneal dialysis patients using standard and biocompatible glucose containing peritoneal dialysates. Nephrology (Carlton) 2019; 24:835-840. [PMID: 30298704 DOI: 10.1111/nep.13510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heat sterilization of peritoneal dialysis (PD) dialysates leads to the generation of advanced glycation products (AGE), which can then deposit in the skin and be measured by skin autofluorescence (SAF). Newer biocompatible dual chamber dialysates contain less AGE. We wished to determine whether the use of these newer dialysates resulted in lower SAF. METHODS Skin autofluorescence was measured using the AGE reader, which directs ultraviolet light, intensity range 300-420 nm (peak 370 nm) in patients established on PD for >3 months using glucose containing dialysates. RESULTS We screened 196 consecutive patients, and measured SAF in 150; 86 (57.3%) male, median age 62 (53-71) years, median duration of PD treatment 17 (8.6-34.3) months. The median SAF was 3.48 (2.92-4.26) AU. The median SAF in the 57 (38%) patients prescribed biocompatible dual chamber bag dialysates was 3.39 (2.69-3.98) versus 3.5 (3.05-4.54) for those using standard dialysates (P = 0.044). Although prescription of biocompatible fluids was associated with SAF on univariate analysis, but not on multivariable testing, SAF was independently associated with Stoke-Davies co-morbidity grade (β 0.045, 95% confidence limits (CL) 0.015-0.075, P = 0.002), log duration of PD therapy (β 0.051, CL 0.001-0.101, P = 0.045), white ethnicity (β 0.066, CL 0.028-0.104, P = 0.001), and negatively with serum albumin (β -0.006, CL -0.008 to -0.004, P = 0.014). CONCLUSION Although SAF was lower in PD patients prescribed biocompatible dual chamber dialysates, on multivariable testing these dialysates were not independently associated with SAF. Other factors than PD fluid AGE content appear more important in determining SAF.
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- Surachet Vongsanim
- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- UCL Department of Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, UK
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Malchesky PS. Artificial Organs 2018: A Year in Review. Artif Organs 2019; 43:288-317. [PMID: 30680758 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this Editor's Review, articles published in 2018 are organized by category and summarized. We provide a brief reflection of the research and progress in artificial organs intended to advance and better human life while providing insight for continued application of these technologies and methods. Artificial Organs continues in the original mission of its founders "to foster communications in the field of artificial organs on an international level." Artificial Organs continues to publish developments and clinical applications of artificial organ technologies in this broad and expanding field of organ Replacement, Recovery, and Regeneration from all over the world. Peer-reviewed special issues this year included contributions from the 13th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion edited by Dr. Akif Undar, and the 25th Congress of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support edited by Dr. Marvin Slepian. Additionally, many editorials highlighted the worldwide survival differences in hemodialysis and perspectives on mechanical circulatory support and stem cell therapies for cardiac support. We take this time also to express our gratitude to our authors for offering their work to this journal. We offer our very special thanks to our reviewers who give so generously of time and expertise to review, critique, and especially provide meaningful suggestions to the author's work whether eventually accepted or rejected. Without these excellent and dedicated reviewers the quality expected from such a journal could not be possible. We also express our special thanks to our Publisher, John Wiley & Sons for their expert attention and support in the production and marketing of Artificial Organs. We look forward to reporting further advances in the coming years.
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Spatola L, Finazzi S, Angelini C, Badalamenti S. High Animal and Vegetarian Protein Intake in Hemodialysis Patients. J Ren Nutr 2018; 29:248. [PMID: 30309782 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2018.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Leonardo Spatola
- Division of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy.
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- Division of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Division of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Division of Nephrology and Hemodialysis, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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