Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T08:32:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-09-01; Background: Kidney transplantation (KT) has the advantage of providing a better quality of life and freedom for the patient. However, nutritional changes can occur, with clinical repercussions. The aim of the study was to compare the nutritional status in the initial and late post-KT period. Methods: A ...
Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T08:30:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-01-01; Background: Due to the poor outcomes associated with the impairment of physical function and muscle strength in patients on maintenance dialysis, it is important to understand the factors that may influence physical function and muscle strength. The aim of this study was to explore the factors associate...
Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T11:02:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-05-31; Introduction: Muscle mass depletion, overhydration, and inflammatory state have been related to impaired physical function in chronic kidney disease patients. The relationship between bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) parameters, such as hydration status and phase angle (PhA), with physical functio...
Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:33:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-05-01; Objectives: After dialysis initiation, a high protein diet is recommended due to significant nutrient losses through dialysate and increased risk of protein energy wasting. In peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, protein intake can be assessed through different methods that have some advantages and limita...