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      All-cause excess mortality among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand: a cross-sectional study from a national-level claims database 

      Jirapanakorn, Sutham; Witthayapipopsakul, Woranan; Kusreesakul, Khanitta; Lakhotia, Divya; Tangcharoensathien, Viroj; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong (2024-01-25)

      Objectives: COVID-19 infection increased nephrology-related risks and mortality rate among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The pandemic also disrupted essential healthcare services. We aim to explore all-cause excess mortality among ESRD patients who were members of the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), the largest public health insurance scheme in Thailand covering citizens who are not employed in the formal sector, including children and older persons. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting We retrieved the dataset from the UCS ...