Gender Disparity in Expression of Sarcopenia in Haemodialysis Recipients: Analysis from the FITNESS Cohort.

Benjamin M Anderson Daisy V WilsonMuhammad QasimGonzalo CorreaFelicity Evison Suzy Gallier Charles Joseph Ferro Thomas A Jackson Adnan Sharif

Published in: International journal of nephrology (2023)

The clinical expression and significance of sarcopenia differ substantially between males and females on haemodialysis. Further work is required to elucidate underlying mechanisms and guide tailored treatment.

Keyphrases

poor prognosis
skeletal muscle
peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
physical activity
binding protein
body composition
community dwelling
smoking cessation
kidney transplantation