Additional well-designed, prospective studies are needed to confirm the potential benefit of GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment for patients with advanced CKD or ESKD." For further information: DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.1169 Keywords: CKD, ESKD, GLP-1 receptor agonist, DPP-4 inhibitors, type 2 diabetes, JAMA Network Open, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan, MACCE, Mortality rate
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