Decreased haemoglobin levels are associated with lower muscle mass and strength in kidney transplant recipients.
Joanna Sophia J VinkeHanneke J C M WoutersSuzanne P StamRianne M DouwesAdrian PostAntonio W Gomes-NetoMelanie M van der KlauwStefan P BergerStephan J L Bakkernull nullMartin H De BorstMichele F EisengaPublished in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2022)
Low haemoglobin levels are strongly associated with decreased muscle mass and strength in KTRs. Future investigation will need to investigate whether maintaining higher haemoglobin levels may improve muscle mass and strength in KTRs.
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