Fasting in Ramadan is not associated with deterioration of chronic kidney disease: A prospective observational study

Volume: 28, Issue: 1, Pages: 68 - 68
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Abstract
Although not mandatory for patients, many Muslims fast in Ramadan. We aimed to investigate the effects of long hours (17.5) fasting on renal functions in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Stage 3-5 CKD patients with stable renal function were recruited to this prospective observational study three months ahead of Ramadan in 2015. All patients were instructed regarding possible deleterious effects of dehydration caused by fasting....
Paper Details
Title
Fasting in Ramadan is not associated with deterioration of chronic kidney disease: A prospective observational study
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Volume
28
Issue
1
Pages
68 - 68
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