The total healthcare expenditure for ESRD patients is known to be mainly driven by the costs for the dialysis procedure itself2, with a similar phenomenon also being observed in Taiwan6. Since there are at present few effective strategies to control the occurrence of ESRD, this will increase ...
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In conclusion, PD is more cost-effective than HD, of which the major determinants were the costs for the dialysis modality and its associated complications. The increased number of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide is a growing threat to public health and healthcare systems1....