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

Objective To better define the prevalence of protein-energy wasting (PEW) in kidney disease
is poorly defined. Methods We performed a meta-analysis of PEW prevalence from …

Safety concerns with erythropoietin analogues and intravenous (IV) iron for treatment of
anemia in CKD necessitate development of safer therapies. Roxadustat (FG-4592) is an …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health problem as risk factors such as
advanced age, obesity, hypertension and diabetes rise in the global population. Currently …

Malnutrition is frequent in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Nutritional deficiencies may
negatively impact quality of life (QOL). This study examines the utility of the Malnutrition …

Background Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome (MICS), hyperhomocysteinemia,
calcium and phosphate levels derangement have been predicted as important contributing …

Background: Malnutrition and inflammation are highly prevalent and tightly regulated with
each other in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Inflammation can lead to malnutrition …

Objectives Frailty is commonly observed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and
is associated with adverse outcomes. Protein-energy wasting (PEW), a state of decreased …

Background Malnutrition is a strong predictor of mortality on hemodialysis patients,
especially when it is associated with inflammation. Malnutrition Inflammation Score (MIS) is …

Nutritional monitoring in advanced chronic kidney disease (ACKD) units provides
personalized care and improves clinical outcomes. This study aimed to identify mortality risk …