Publications by authors named "Yea-Yun Chou"
Background & Aims: Essential trace elements are involved in many biological processes for normal cell function including immunological defense against oxidation and infection. Deficiency of these elements generally leads to illness or even death in the general population. Therefore, we investigated the predictive values of trace element status on clinical outcomes in dialysis patients, who are more prone to trace element deficiency.
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- This study explored the relationship between dialysis duration, erythropoietin (EPO) dosage, and clinical signs in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.
- Out of 122 PD patients, 15.6% were found to have subclinical hypothyroidism, and this group had a higher female proportion, longer dialysis duration, and lower EPO dose compared to those with normal thyroid function.
- The findings indicate that subclinical hypothyroidism is common in PD patients, particularly among women and those on dialysis for extended periods, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of EPO dosage.