Exploring the relationship between malnutrition and the systemic immune-inflammation index in older inpatients: a study based on comprehensive geriatric assessment

Abstract Background Malnutrition is a prevalent and major challenge among senior citizens, possibly due to the continual low-grade inflammatory state of the body. A novel inflammatory parameter, the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), is highly valuable in evaluating and predicting the prognos...

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Main Authors: Yu-Cen Ma, Yan-Min Ju, Meng-Yu Cao, Di Yang, Ke-Xin Zhang, Hong Liang, Ji-Yan Leng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04604-8