| Title
of the article |
Abdominal fat deposition is associated with increased inflammation, protein-energy wasting and worse outcome in patients undergoing haemodialysis.
|
| Authors |
Cordeiro AC, Qureshi AR, Stenvinkel P, Heimbürger O, Axelsson J, Bárány P, Lindholm B, Carrero JJ. |
| Journal
|
Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2010 Feb;25(2):562-8. Epub 2009 Sep 17. |
| Subject
Consultant |
C. Basile |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Comments |
The role of obesity in promoting or preventing the complications of haemodialysis patients remains unclear, with several studies suggesting that obesity may even be beneficial. This study shows that abdominal fat deposition in haemodialysis patients is linked to both inflammation and protein-energy wasting, resulting in an increased mortality risk. |
