The relationship between serum ghrelin levels and bone metabolism markers and severity anemia in non-diabetic hemodialysis patients; a pilot study

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a consequence of progressive and irreversible destruction of nephrons, mainly due to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure. Ghrelin is a peptide hormone which could play a substantial role in hunger sensation, may increase body fat percent...

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Main Authors: Leila Mahmoodnia, Sara Beigrezaei, Mohammad Reza Tamadon, Tina Jafari, Marzieh Kafeshani, Fatemeh Mahmoodi, Ali Hasanpour Dehkordi, Masoud Amiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Nephropathology
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Online Access:https://nephropathol.com/PDF/jnp-7-32.pdf