الفهرس 
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Abstract
Introduction: Studies examining the link between research evidence and clinical practice have consistently shown gaps between the evidence and current practice . Aim of the Work: To study the pattern of current clinical practice in hemodialysis prescription in regular hemodialysis patients in Egypt and to compare this pattern with standard international guidelines in hemodialysis prescription, stressing on anemia, bone disease management and adequacy of dialysis. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was carried out including all 339 Patients. Results: of this study demonstrated that there were many causes for ESRD in the study population, where HTN 36.1%, DM 18%, and in 11.8% the cause was unknown, this results agrees with most of the studies where HTN & DM were the main causes of renal failure. Conclusion: The mean value of HD period is 4.7 (± 3.9) years. The mean value of patients dry weight was 70.7 (± 7) Kg. Recommendations: The developed practice guidelines should be reviewed and updated, if needed, yearly.