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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2011; 17(15): 1976-1981
Published online Apr 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i15.1976
Table 2 Multiple logistic regression analysis to identify independent predictors of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in hemodialysis patients
Variableb coefficient (SE)P valueOR (95% CI)
Potassium level pre-HD-0.325 ± 0.4370.4570.723 (0.307-1.703)
Potassium level post-HD-1.356 ± 0.633  0.032a0.258 (0.075-0.891)
Paracetamol use1.150 ± 0.488 0.018a3.159 (1.214-8.220)
Cognitive function-0.023 ± 0.011  0.042a0.977 (0.956-0.999)
Hemoglobin0.327 ± 0.1680.0521.387 (0.998-1.928)
Age0.026 ± 0.0210.2131.027 (0.985-1.070)