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Fluid status, malnutrition and physical function relationship in chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional observational pooled analysis study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study asked whether carrying too much or too little body fluid goes along with poor nutrition and weaker physical function in people with chronic kidney disease. Fluid levels were measured with a small electrical current test, done mid week after dialysis or after peritoneal fluid was drained. Everyone was measured at a single point in time, so this shows a link, not proof that fluid problems cause weakness or weight loss. The authors call it hypothesis generating, meaning it points at an idea that still needs a real trial.

Who did this work

Chagas TR · Rodrigues JCM · Biaggio RT · Gimenes JPN · Holland H · Chiarello PG · Bellafronte NT

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Aug 14
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42727246/