Abstract Objectives of Review: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is a state of disordered
catabolism resulting from metabolic and nutritional derangements in chronic disease states …

Sarcopenia encompasses the loss of muscle mass and strength/function during aging.
Several methods are available for the estimation of muscle or lean body mass. Popular …

Genes underneath signals from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for kidney
function are promising targets for functional studies, but prioritizing variants and genes is …

The first reports of accurate skeletal muscle mass measurement in human subjects
appeared at about the same time as introduction of the sarcopenia concept in the late …

While patient care, kidney replacement therapy, and transplantation techniques for chronic
kidney disease (CKD) have continued to progress, the incidence of malnutrition disorders in …

Latest consensus and update on protein-energy wasting in chr... : Current Opinion in Clinical
Nutrition & Metabolic Care Latest consensus and update on protein-energy wasting in chronic …

Skeletal muscle mass and muscle function are negatively affected by a variety of conditions
inherent to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to dialysis treatment. Skeletal muscle mass …

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 …

The slow and continuous loss of muscle mass that progresses with aging is defined as
“sarcopenia”. Sarcopenia represents an important public health problem, being closely …

Background Dietary potassium restriction is a strategy to control hyperkalemia in chronic
kidney disease (CKD). However, hyperkalemia may result from a combination of clinical …