The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dyslipidemia in peritoneal dialysis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impacted on various aspects of society, including the healthcare system and patient care. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 control strategies on the lipid profile and blood sugar levels of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Taiwan, a crucial focus for understanding the pandemic's influence on individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted, analyzing data from the medical records of 170 PD patients who visited the nephrology division of Taipei Veterans General Hospital in 2021. The generalized estimating equations method was used to analyze the longitudinal data and assess the changes in biomarker levels over d

SUBMITTER: Chen FY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12718794 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature