Recent Advances of Sarcopenia and Frailty in Ckd

by Akihiko Kato

Book Overview

This book highlights recent advances in our understanding of sarcopenia and frailty in CKD. The prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty increases substantially as CKD progresses, and experimental studies have demonstrated the pivotal role of accumulated uremic toxin in the development of muscle wasting. Further, sarcopenia and frailty are associated with falls, bone fractures, cognitive impairment, and poor survival prognoses, especially in elderly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811523649
• ISBN13: 9789811523649
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.4"