Age, diabetes mellitus, and dialysis modality are associated with risk of poor muscle strength and physical function in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients

• Main Authors: Maryanne Zilli Canedo Silva (Author), Karina Jesus Antonio (Author), João Marcos Soares Reis (Author), Leticia Salmazzo Alves (Author), Jacqueline Costa Teixeira Caramori (Author), Barbara Perez Vogt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Due to the poor outcomes associated with the impairment of physical function and muscle strength in patients on maintenance dialysis, it is important to understand the factors that may influence physical function and muscle strength. The aim of this study was to explore the factors associ...