Screening for protein energy wasting in children with chronic kidney disease using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry as an additional tool

ConclusionsPEW prevalence in CKD was high. Both prevalence and severity were higher in advanced CKD. LBMr was a highly sensitive marker to detect PEW. LBMr seen in some children with CKD  who were negative for other markers could represent subclinical PEW.Graphical AbstractA higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available asSupplementary information
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research