Abstract:Obesity has surged as a formidable global public health concern, with its prevalence nearly tripling over the past 40 years. Concurrently, the burden of kidney disease remains substantial, with obesity emerging as a significant risk factor. Transplantation is a life-saving intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease living with obesity. However, it introduces a dual-edged sword, decreasing the risk of mortality related to dialysis while still leaving cardiovascular disease as one of the leading cau… Show more
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