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Association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-platelet ratio with residual renal function in early-stage peritoneal dialysis patients.

Key takeaways

This study tested a blood measure that combines three cell counts: neutrophils, lymphocytes and platelets. In people on peritoneal dialysis, a home form of dialysis, a higher number went along with less leftover kidney function of their own. Patients were split into a group on dialysis 3 to 12 months and a group past 12 months. It was a look back at medical records, so it shows a link, not proof that inflammation causes the loss.

Who did this work

Tian F · Li T · Duan J · Li J · Li G · Liu D

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Aug 26
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42718864/