Why primary obesity is a disease?

A De Lorenzo, S Gratteri, P Gualtieri… - Journal of translational …, 2019‏ - Springer
Obesity must be considered a real pathology. In the world wide, obesity represent one of the
major public health issue associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Overweight or …

Creatinine: from physiology to clinical application

K Kashani, MH Rosner, M Ostermann - European journal of internal …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Estimating static kidney function accurately and detecting changes in kidney function in a
timely fashion are challenging but critically important tasks. Serum creatinine is the most …

A practical approach to nutrition, protein-energy wasting, sarcopenia, and cachexia in patients with chronic kidney disease

RM Hanna, L Ghobry, O Wassef, CM Rhee… - Blood purification, 2020‏ - karger.com
Abstract Objectives of Review: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is a state of disordered
catabolism resulting from metabolic and nutritional derangements in chronic disease states …

Clinical practice guideline exercise and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease

LA Baker, DS March, TJ Wilkinson, RE Billany… - BMC nephrology, 2022‏ - Springer
Background The statement that 'if exercise were a pill it would be one of the most widely
prescribed and cost-effective drugs ever invented'has been used many times, with many …

Latest consensus and update on protein-energy wasting in chronic kidney disease

Y Obi, H Qader, CP Kovesdy… - Current Opinion in …, 2015‏ - journals.lww.com
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Sarcopenia with limited mobility: an international consensus

JE Morley, AM Abbatecola, JM Argiles… - Journal of the American …, 2011‏ - Elsevier
A consensus conference convened by the Society of Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting
Disorders has concluded that “Sarcopenia, ie, reduced muscle mass, with limited mobility” …

Muscle contractile and metabolic dysfunction is a common feature of sarcopenia of aging and chronic diseases: from sarcopenic obesity to cachexia

G Biolo, T Cederholm, M Muscaritoli - Clinical nutrition, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Skeletal muscle is the most abundant body tissue accounting for many physiological
functions. However, muscle mass and functions are not routinely assessed. Sarcopenia is …

Sarcopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis: Analysis of the prevalence and associated factors

VA Souza, D Oliveira, SR Barbosa, JOA Corrêa… - PloS one, 2017‏ - journals.plos.org
Introduction Sarcopenia is a chronic condition that is associated with aging and
characterized by a reduction of muscle mass, strength, and function. Sarcopenia is prevalent …

Obesity paradox in end-stage kidney disease patients

J Park, SF Ahmadi, E Streja, MZ Molnar… - Progress in …, 2014‏ - Elsevier
In the general population, obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and
decreased survival. In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), however, an “obesity …

Serum creatinine as a marker of muscle mass in chronic kidney disease: results of a cross-sectional study and review of literature

SS Patel, MZ Molnar, JA Tayek, JH Ix, N Noori… - Journal of cachexia …, 2013‏ - Springer
Background Higher muscle mass is associated with better outcomes and longevity in
patients with chronic disease states. Imaging studies such as dual-energy X-ray …