Malnutrition is a serious problem with a negative impact on the quality of life and the
evolution of patients, contributing to an increase in morbidity, length of hospital stay …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is classified into five stages with kidney failure being the most
severe stage (stage G5). CKD conveys a high risk for coronary artery disease, heart failure …

Increased life expectancy is posing unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems
worldwide. These include a sharp increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease …

The term sarcopenia was first introduced in 1988 by Irwin Rosenberg to define a condition of
muscle loss that occurs in the elderly. Since then, a broader definition comprising not only …

Serum visceral proteins such as albumin and prealbumin have traditionally been used as
markers of the nutritional status of patients. Prealbumin is nowadays often preferred over …

There is no consensus on the prevalence of sarcopenia or its impact on mortality in end‐
stage renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. This review aimed to summarize the …

The worldwide burden of kidney disease is rising, but public awareness remains limited,
underscoring the need for more effective communication by stakeholders in the kidney …

Rationale This initiative is focused on building a global consensus around core diagnostic
criteria for malnutrition in adults in clinical settings. Methods In January 2016, the Global …

Background This initiative aims to build a global consensus around core diagnostic criteria
for malnutrition in adults in clinical settings. Methods The Global Leadership Initiative on …

Acute kidney disease (AKD)-which includes acute kidney injury (AKI)–and chronic kidney
disease (CKD) are highly prevalent among hospitalized patients, including those in …