| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3857146 | Journal of Renal Nutrition | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients had a higher REE adjusted for muscle mass than did controls, implying that they might be at a catabolic stage, and at risk of malnutrition. These findings indicate the need for determining body composition and for nutritional assessment and support in hemodialysis patients, even without indications of malnutrition.
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Authors
Maria PhD, Maria RD, Aikaterini RD, Ifigenia PhD, Dimitrios PhD, Charalampos PhD,