Adrenal function testing in dialysis patients – a review of the literature

Abstract Background Secondary adrenal insufficiency is a frequent issue in patients with renal replacement therapy. There are concerns about metabolism and clearance for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol in addition to hemoconcentration as confounding factors during hemodialysis (HD)....

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Main Authors: Lara Brotzer, Manuela Nickler, Min Jeong Kim, Beat Mueller, Claudine A. Blum
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a5374b2b29a649fda8ff1ccfe0db11b8
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