Association of Abdominal Circumference, Body Mass Index, and Inflammation in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Increased abdominal circumference is a marker of obesity, and it is associated with increased mortality in renal transplant recipients. Recent findings suggest that increased visceral fat deposition is a modifier of inflammation. However, little is known about the association of inflammation with abdominal circumference in kidney transplant recipients.

http://www.jrnjournal.org/article/S1051-2276(16)00046-7/abstract?rss=yes

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - March 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kristof Nagy, Akos Ujszaszi, Adam Remport, Csaba P. Kovesdy, Istvan Mucsi, Miklos Z. Molnar, Zoltan Mathe Tags: Original Research Source Type: research