| Theme | Nutritional Guidance for Hemodialysis Patients with Complications | |
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| Title | Nutritional guidance for hemodialysis patients with complications | |
| Publish Date | 1998/12 | |
| Author | Akiko Usui | Tokyo kasei University Department of Nutrition / former Department of Nutrition, Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The increase in the number of dialysis patients and the age of those patients has come about because of developments in techniques for dialysis treatment. The incidence of various kinds of complications has increased, putting considerable strain on patients and their families. Complications with dialysis patients may be caused by various factors, but it is clear that they are related to their diet. Therefore, through the proper administration of nutrition, it is possible to prevent the occurence and development of complication by maintaining good nutrition. This paper explains the basics of a dialysis diet and the important points regarding nutrition. |
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