Serum amylase in chronic kidney disease: An important correlation.
Maria Qureshi,
Mehwish Qamar,
Tahir Ilyas
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and aim:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent global health concern, with Pakistan experiencing a rising burden of this condition. However, little is known about the relationship between CKD and serum amylase levels in this region. This cross-sectional observational study conducted at the Karachi Institute of Kidney Disease aimed to investigate the association between CKD and serum amylase levels in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.
Methods:
A total of 196 participants… Show more
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