The effect of disease severity markers on quality of life in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression

The effect of disease severity markers on quality of life in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression

Abstract Background Little is known about determinants of quality of life (QoL) in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Recent studies suggest that QoL in ADPKD is determined by more factors than mere renal function. We investigated the effect of ADPKD on QoL and evaluated how Qol i...

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Main Authors: Myrte K. Neijenhuis, Wietske Kievit, Ronald D. Perrone, Jeff A. Sloan, Patricia Erwin, Mohammad Hassan Murad, Tom J. G. Gevers, Marie C. Hogan, Joost P. H. Drenth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Quality of life
Renal function
Kidney volume
Liver volume
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0578-6

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