Concordance between muscle mass assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis and by muscle ultrasound: a cross-sectional study in a cohort of patients on chronic hemodialysis
Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a common problem in hemodialysis (HD) patients, and it is diagnosed by low muscle mass, strength and/or low physical performance. Muscle ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive portable tool that might be used for assessment of muscle mass. The aim of the current study wa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03487-0 |