Table 2.
Sample Characteristics1
| Characteristic | Yoga (n=18) | Kidney School (n=13) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, (n) | ||
| Male | 9 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 5 |
| Race | ||
| White | 2 | 1 |
| African American | 16 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Age (years) | 48.2 (35.1–61.5) | 48.0 (32.0–58.0) |
| Weight (kg) | 83.8 (68.31–102.3) | 89.6 (71.2–106.2) |
| Height (m) | 1.7 (1.6–1.7) | 1.8 (1.7–1.8) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 30.1 (24.00–36.40) | 31.40 (23.85–34.70) |
| Comorbidities (n) | ||
| HTN | 17 | 11 |
| CHF | 1 | 3 |
| Diabetes | 4 | 3 |
| Biochemical | ||
| Albumin | 4.1 (3.9–4.3) | 4.0 (3.6–4.2) |
| Calcium | 9.5 (9.1–9.7) | 9.4 (8.9–10.1) |
| Kt/V | 1.4 (1.3–1.7) | 1.3 (1.2–1.6) |
| Potassium | 4.9 (4.5–5.5) | 4.8 (4.3–5.4) |
| Urea | 60.0 (44.0–74.3) | 59.0 (46.0–69.0) |
| Creatinine | 12.8 (10.3–14.9) | 12.2 (9.6–13.3) |
| Hemoglobin (dl) | 10.7 (10.1–11.6) | 11.2 (9.9–12.5) |
| Phosphorous | 6.1 (4.3–8.0) | 5.3 (5.1–6.5) |
| PTH Intact | 368.0 (201.2–692.8) | 273.1 (134.4–512.9) |
| Transferrin Saturation | 21.5 (17.8–27.0) | 24.0 (18.0–36.0) |
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Median values (Interquartile range)