Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Combined Increases the Risk for Mortality in Older Adults on Hemodialysis

Aim: Sarcopenia and malnutrition are highly prevalent in older adults undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and are associated with negative outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the role of sarcopenia and malnutrition combined on the nutritional markers, quality of life, and survival in a cohort of older a...

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Main Authors: Catarina Macedo, Teresa F. Amaral, Juliana Rodrigues, Fernanda Santin, Carla Maria Avesani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.721941/full