This study shows that NMES significantly increases total RNA content and reduces protein degradation in postoperative patients. Moreover, the induction of growth factors by NMES reveals dependency on body mass index, age, and applied current. We conclude that NMES is a useful clinical tool to reduce protein catabolism in postoperative patients.
Anemia is present in a significant proportion of European pediatric kidney transplant recipients and is associated with renal allograft dysfunction and type of immunosuppressants used. In our patient cohort, higher Hb levels were associated with better graft and patient survival and less hypertension.
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