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Open AccessImpact of volume status on sarcopenia in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
There were few data regarding the association of volume status with sarcopenia using muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) patients. We aimed to evalua...
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Open AccessComparison of intradialytic neuromuscular electrical stimulation and oral nutritional supplements in hemodialysis patients: study protocol for a multicenter, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial in Korea
The prevalence of sarcopenia increases as renal function decreases, and a considerable number of hemodialysis (HD) patients have sarcopenia. Exercise and nutritional support are established interventions to pr...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of a balanced salt solution versus a 0.9% saline infusion for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (BASIC trial): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is one of the most common causes of iatrogenic kidney injury and, therefore, its prevention is an important issue. However, whether the administration of 0.9% sali...
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Morning hypertension and night non-dip** in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Morning hypertension (HTN) and nocturnal non-dip** (ND) are closely associated with target organ damage and cardiovascular events. However, their importance in diabetics with advanced renal disease is unclea...
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Association between blood pressure and target organ damage in patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension: results of the APrODiTe study
Blood pressure control is the most established practice for preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence addressing blood pressure control status or nocturnal blood pressure dip** in Korean...
