Decreased abdominal wall muscle mass defined by muscle ultrasound is associated with malnutrition according to Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria in renal transplant recipients: A cross-sectional study

CONCLUSION: One in four RTRs experience malnutrition. Muscle US could be used effectively for the diagnosis of reduced muscle mass and malnutrition in RTRs according to GLIM criteria.PMID:38367017 | DOI:10.1002/jpen.2608

Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - February 17, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Merve G üner Sinem Girgin Tolga Y ıldırım Arzu Okyar Ba ş Serdar Ceylan Yelda Öztürk Meltem Koca Cafer Balc ı Burcu Balam Do ğu Mustafa Cankurtaran Meltem G ülhan Halil Source Type: research