Energy expenditure is increased in kidney transplant patients.

• Main Authors: Christophe Montaurier (Author), Anne-Eisabeth Heng (Author), Noel Cano (Author), Nicolas Caillot (Author), Adeline Blot (Author), Nathalie Meunier (Author), Béatrice Morio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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After kidney transplantation weight gain is associated with adverse effects such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, increased vascular risk and deterioration of graft function. The identification weight gain mechanisms would be helpful to propose preventive strategies. This study add...