Inactive guard/reserve, active guard/reserve (if not included as active duty), and dependents of inactive and active guard/reserve were excluded due to the infrequency with which this population accesses TRICARE services. Variables of Interest Coded CKD was defined by ICD-10 code (Table S1). ...
to worsening of CKD stage from baseline were a diagnosis code for stage 4 CKD, increased albuminuria (A2 or A3) by UACR measurement, other kidney diseases (i.e., polycystic kidney disease, proteinuria, renal tubulo-interstitial disease, and nephritic syndrome), anemia, hypertension, and HF. ...
The higher protein requirement is due to dialysis related protein loss, extra-energy expenditure and persistent inflammation [132]. Protein intake at <0.8 g/kg/day or >1.4 g/kg/day has been shown to be associated with increased mortality in dialysis patients [133]. Protein-energy wasting (...