Reticulocyte parameters for monitoring anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis

• Main Authors: Júlio C. Merlin (Author), Andrea N. M. Amaral (Author), Ligia Claro (Author), Thyago P. Moraes (Author), Cyntia L. Erthal (Author), Roberto Pecoits Filho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Anemia is a complication with impact on morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Current markers for the diagnosis and monitoring of anemia in CKD are limited by the interrelation between erythropoiesis, iron stores, inflammation, and the resistance to...