A proposed nomenclature and diagnostic criteria for protein-energy wasting in acute and chronic kidney disease.

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Summary

An expert panel to review and develop standard terminologies and definitions related to wasting, cachexia, malnutrition, and inflammation in CKD and AKI recommends the term 'protein-energy wasting' for loss of body protein mass and fuel reserves.

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2008-02-02
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Wasting, Cachexia, Medicine, Kidney disease, Malnutrition

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