Low Physical Function in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients Is Independent of Muscle Mass and Comorbidity

It is unknown whether muscle wasting accounts for impaired physical function in adults on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - March 30, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Robin L. Marcus, Paul C. LaStayo, T. Alp Ikizler, Guo Wei, Ajay Giri, Xiaorui Chen, Glen Morrell, Patricia Painter, Srinivasan Beddhu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research