Serum leptin level is associated with phase angle in CKD5 patients not undergoing dialysis.

OBJECTIVE:Malnutrition is very complex in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is associated with poor prognosis. This is because hemodynamic changes, hormonal changes, persistent inflammatory reactions, and fluid overloads are more complicated as uremia is worsening. Bio-impedance spect...

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Main Authors: Jun Young Lee, Jae-Seok Kim, Jae-Won Yang, Seung Ok Choi, Joon Hyung Sohn, Byoung-Geun Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6082552?pdf=render