Abstract:ObJeCtIVe: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) and inflammation are common and related to increased cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Herein, we aimed to investigate the relationships between adipocytokines, inflammation and serum and anthropometric markers of PEW syndrome in HD patients. mAterIAl and metHOds: Seventy-four HD patients (mean age=62±13 years, male/female=44/30) were enrolled. Serum leptin, adiponectin and IL-6 levels were measured by ELISA. Anthropometric measurements such as tric… Show more
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