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Table 5 Independent association of categorical Hb level with using of long-acting ESAa

From: Effect of long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agents on hemoglobin levels at the initiation of dialysis

Hemoglobin, g/dL

Odds ratio

95 % CI

p

<7.0

0.673

0.302–1.502

.334

7.0–7.9

0.858

0.476–1.548

.611

8.0–8.9

1

  

9.0–9.9

2.218

1.349–3.646

.002

10.0–10.9

2.844

1.652–4.896

.000

≥11.0

3.102

1.596–6.031

.001

  1. aAdjusted by age, sex, BMI, diabetes, albumin, eGFR, and CRP