Publications by authors named "Jamal Atalla"
Background: We analyzed a large number of demographic and biochemical variables to identify predictors of hospitalization in subjects on peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Methods: All patients initiated on PD at our center from January 1990 through December 1999 were included. The following variables at the initiation of PD were included: demographics, clinical data, nutritional and adequacy parameters, transport characteristics, and various co-morbidities.
Background: The study was designed to identify predictors of death in subjects on peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Methods: The population consisted of patients initiated on PD at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Dialysis Clinic Incorporated from January 1, 1990, through December 31, 1999. Baseline variables included demographics, clinical data, initial measures of nutritional status, adequacy, and transport characteristics.