Table 2 Etiology of kidney disease and duration of dialysis among studied groups
Niacin group (n = 25) | Control group (n = 25) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Duration of dialysis (in years) Range | 2.82 ± 1.78 1–5 | 2.28 ± 0.98 1–4 | 0.49 |
Etiology | 0.16 | ||
HTN | 11 (44%) | 10 (40%) | |
Obstructive uropathy | 10 (40%) | 7 (28%) | |
Diabetes mellitus | 3 (12%) | 4 (16%) | |
Glomerulonephritis | 1 (4%) | 3 (12%) | |
Polycystic kidney | 0 | 1 (4%) |