Lower Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) Is Associated with Higher Risk of Fractures in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Maria YoshidaAyumu NakashimaShigehiro DoiKazuya MaedaNaoki IshiuchiTakayuki NaitoTakao Masaki

Published in: Nutrients (2021)

A low GNRI is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Early intervention for the low GNRI group may be important in preventing the occurrence of fractures.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
randomized controlled trial
risk assessment
bone mineral density
soft tissue
postmenopausal women
body composition
bone loss