Inflammation and cachexia in chronic kidney disease
Inflammation and cachexia in chronic kidney disease
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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Chronic inflammation is associated with cachexia and increased mortality risk in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Inflammation suppresses appetite and causes the loss of protein stores. In CKD patients, increased serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines may be caused by reduced renal function, volume...
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Inflammation and cachexia in chronic kidney disease
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_733120653
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_733120653
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0931-041X
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1432-198X
DOI
10.1007/s00467-009-1427-z
