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Association of Combined Cardiometabolic and Muscle Impairment Index with Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Progression Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Prospective Two-Cohort Study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This large study looked at how a combined score of metabolism and muscle health affects disease. It found a link between this score and worse heart and kidney outcomes. It shows a link, not proof of cause. It used data from two large groups of adults.

Who did this work

Liu Z · Ren X · Su C · Wang G · Liu J

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Oct 1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42881666/