... is unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to determine whether PHD improves survival of patients undergoing maintenance HD. Design: Systematic review of observational studies by meta-analysis. Data Sources: Electronic searches in MEDLINE (PubMed, 1966-2012), EMBASE (1974-2012), www.clinicaltrials.gov...

...’. Our meta-analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between different BMI ranges and mortality in HD patients. Methods: Eligible studies assessing the effects of BMI ranges on all-cause mortality (published from 1966 to February 2012) were searched, using ‘hemodialysis’ or ‘haemodialysis...

... by the inclusion of small trials and trials of short duration. We re-evaluated the benefits and harms of treating anaemia, including only relevant clinical trials. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials performed in adults with CKD which allocated patients...

...Hsin-Hsu Chou; Yuan-Yow Chiou; Peir-Haur Hung; Pei-Chung Chiang; Shan-Tair Wang Background/Aim: The effects of ω–3 fatty acids (O3FAs) on renal function and proteinuria in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) are not fully understood. Thus, we conducted an up-to-date meta-analysis of the currently...

...Marlies Noordzij; Carmine Zoccali; Friedo W. Dekker; Kitty J. Jager A systematic review aims to synthesize all available individual studies on a certain topic and uses explicit and reproducible methods for searching the literature, while a meta-analysis is a mathematical synthesis of the results...

... access to data have simplified the process for the search of best available evidence to guide practice. However, it is challenging to cope with the increasing volume of publications in nephrology and other areas of medicine. Accordingly, systematic reviews and meta-analysis have greatly facilitated best...

...Qian Zhang; Ming Li; Yanwen Lu; Haiming Li; Yong Gu; Chuanming Hao; Jing Chen Background: Accelerated cardiovascular calcification often occurs in patients with cardiovascular disease who are on hemodialysis. We performed a meta-analysis to compare the effects of sevelamer hydrochloride and calcium...