Haemodialysis: Intradialytic meals: addressing a neglected problem
Nature Reviews Nephrology 13, 6 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrneph.2016.172
Authors: Francesco Locatelli & Lucia Del Vecchio
New data suggest that provision of high-protein, high-calorie intradialytic meals in combination with phosphate binder therapy could be an easy and effective strategy to reduce the risk of malnutrition in patients on haemodialysis. These findings highlight the importance of avoiding excessive dietary restrictions in these patients.
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Francesco Locatelli Lucia Del Vecchio Tags: News and Views Source Type: research