Earlier specialist care associated with lower incidence of ESRD and better patient outcomes
Friday, November 19, 2010 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
Among kidney disease patients, earlier care from a nephrologist is associated with a decreased likelihood of developing end-stage renal disease and a lower risk of death during the first year of dialysis, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition.