Early as compared to late initiation of twice-weekly hemodialysis and short-term survival among end-stage renal disease patients

• Main Authors: Thanachai Panaput, Somnuek Domrongkitchaiporn, Bandit Thinkhamrop, Dhavee Sirivongs, Laksamon Praderm, Jirasak Anukulanantachai, Chavasak Kanokkantapong, Pakorn Tungkasereerak, Cholatip Pongskul, Sirirat Anutrakulchai, Thathsalang Keobounma, Surapong Narenpitak, Pisith Intarawongchot, Amarit Suwattanasin, Sajja Tatiyanupanwong, Kannika Niwattayakul
• Other Authors: Ramathibodi Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/74958
• Institution: Mahidol University

Introduction: The impact of timing of hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients treated with twice-weekly HD remains unclear. We aimed to determine the effects of late initiation of HD on short-term mortality and hospitalization. Methods: A multicenter cohort study was conducted...