Table 4. Multivariate Relationship Between Phosphorus Binding Capacity and Patient and Facility Characteristics.
Effect on phosphorus binding capacity, mg/d |
p value | |
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Age, per 10 years | −20 | <0.001 |
Weight, per 5 kg | 8 | <0.001 |
Time receiving dialysis, per 1 year | 10 | <0.001 |
Serum phosphorus, per 0.5 mg/dL | 16 | <0.001 |
Non-profit facility | −25 | 0.03 |