Article
Sarcopenic obesity and body composition phenotypes in older adults with chronic kidney disease: associations with estimated mortality risk.
Scientific reports - 27 May 2026
Donca Valer, Kacso Ina, Avram Lucretia, Crisan Dana, Condor Ariana, Bondor Cosmina, Rusu Crina, Potra Alina, Tirinescu Dacian, Ticala Maria, Maslyennikov Yuriy, Urs Alexandra, Moldovan Diana
Abstract excerpt
Alterations in body composition are highly prevalent in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may contribute to adverse health outcomes. In particular, the coexistence of sarcopenia and obesity-referred to as sarcopenic obesity-has emerged as a potentially high-risk nutritional phenotype. However, it remains unclear whether sarcopenia and obesity exert synergistic or merely additive effects on...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
