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October 3, 2025Journal of NephrologyOpen Access

Longitudinal associations between iron status and patient-reported outcomes in incident dialysis patients: a DOMESTICO substudy

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No significant association was found between ferritin levels and health-related quality of life in dialysis patients, suggesting alternative treatment guidelines.
Patients with varying transferrin saturation levels exhibited no differences in reported symptoms like fatigue or shortness of breath, indicating stable outcomes.
The cohort study involved 1069 dialysis patients, with 76% beginning hemodialysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of iron's role in their health status.
Findings suggest that iron therapy decisions should prioritize target hemoglobin levels rather than iron status parameters in this patient population.

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Prospective cohort study examined associations between iron levels and patient-reported outcomes in incident dialysis patients, highlighting clinical implications.

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Prospective cohort study examined associations between iron levels and patient-reported outcomes in incident dialysis patients, highlighting clinical implications.

Longitudinal associations between iron status and patient-reported outcomes in incident dialysis patients: a DOMESTICO substudy

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Longitudinal associations between iron status and patient-reported outcomes in incident dialysis patients: a DOMESTICO substudy

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