kidney dialysis might not extend survival of elderly /

Published at 2016-03-17 22:37:05

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THURSDAY,March 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Dialysis does not significantly improve survival for elderly kidney failure patients, and a unique study indicates.
The findings suggest that conservative care may be a fair option for some kidney failure patients over 80.
The researchers don’t say that dialysis treatment should not be given to anybody older than 80 or [...]

Source: health.com

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