Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a retrospective cohort study

Qianyun Zhao, Yuyu Zhu, Xin Zhao, Rui Shi, Tingting Lü, Ran Yu, Deguang Wang

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders · 2024 · 13 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

The prevalence of sarcopenia was high in patients on MHD. Higher age, lower waist circumference, lower handgrip strength, and lower InBody score were independent risk factors for sarcopenia in such patients.

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