inflammation increases the resting energy expenditure in hemodialysis patients

• Main Authors: Viviane O Leal (Author), Milena B Stockler-Pinto (Author), Julie C Lobo (Author), Najla E Farage (Author), Denis Fouque (Author), Denise Mafra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Resting energy expenditure (REE) is the predominant component of total daily energy expenditure (TEE). Metabolic disorders and comorbities, such as inflammation and diabetes, can affect the REE in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between inflam...