The Japanese Nutrition Risk Index (NRI) is used to examine the relationship between sarcopenia and malnutrition in MHD patients (IMAGE)

Osaka Metropolitan University

The Japanese Nutrition Risk Index (NRI) is used to examine the relationship between sarcopenia and malnutrition in MHD patients

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Malnutrition was found to contribute to sarcopenia through diminishing the MHD patients’ muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. The NRI score and the NRI score-based medium/high-risk group were significantly associated with sarcopenia, suggesting this score as a useful tool for early detection of sarcopenia.

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Osaka Metropolitan University

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