Comparison of skinfold thicknesses and bioelectrical impedance analysis with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for the assessment of body fat in patients on long-term haemodialysis therapy
Background. Body composition assessment in patients with chronic renal failure is of paramount importance since studies have demonstrated the association of protein-energy malnutrition with an increased morbidity and mortality in this population. However, practical and sensible indicators of body co...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2016
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ndt/18.1.101 https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/18.1.101 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Oai: | oai:k-repositorio.unifesp.br:11600/27079 |