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{"title":"MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTATION INCREASES URINE MAGNESIUM AND CITRATE IN STONE FORMERS WITH HYPOMAGNESURIA.","authors":"Kristina L Penniston, Mariana M Coughlin, R Allan Jhagroo","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the effects of magnesium repletion by a foods-alone approach or by magnesium supplementation on urinary magnesium and citrate excretion in patients with urine magnesium <70 mg/day.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We reviewed medical records of patients in our stone prevention practice who were advised to start a magnesium supplement (Sup), 250-500 mg/d, or increase dietary magnesium consumption. We included adults with 24h UMg <70 mg, those who received magnesium recommendations (corroborated by the dietitian's clinical notes), and those with a follow-up 24h urine collection ≤18 months. Urine results were assessed by group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Groups [No Sup (n=74) and Sup (n=56)] were not different for age, gender, stone history, malabsorption, or other clinical indices. All patients raised UMg (53 to 69 and 47 to 87 mg/d for No Sup and Sup, respectively); however, the increase was significantly higher in the Sup group. Moreover, while 88% of Sup patients achieved UMg ≥70 mg/d, only 58% in the No Sup group did so. Within-group increases in urine citrate were significant only in the Sup group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among patients with low UMg, both higher consumption from foods and magnesium supplementation significantly increased UMg. However, those who supplemented were significantly more likely to reach or exceed UMg 70 mg/d and achieved higher mean UMg. The change in urine citrate was significant only among those in the Sup group.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141428130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Egg White Meal on Anemia in Patients on Hemodialysis Taking Erythropoietin and Iron Infusion.","authors":"Jalal Azmandian, Najmeh Shamspour, Ali Azmandian, Habibeh Ahmadipour, Tahereh Alinaghi Langari","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objects: </strong>Eggs are a useful and cheap food source. We evaluated the effects of egg white meal on anemia in dialysis patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In an open-label, clinical trial, conducted in dialysis centers, 107 hemodialysis patients aged ≥18 years with hemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL and requiring treatment with artificial erythropoietin and iron infusion were included in the study. They were divided into a control and an intervention group. The participants in the intervention group consumed an egg white pack (containing six egg whites, 96 calories, 24 g protein) as a substitute for meat products 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Finally, changes in serum albumin, hemoglobin, ferritin and iron/TIBC, erythropoietin dose and iron infusion dose were measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 107 dialysis patients were studied, (55 patients in egg white and 52 in control groups) with the mean age of 54.31±16.35 years and male majority (57.90%). The mean of hemoglobin concentration had no statistically significant difference at baseline (P=0.13) and after four weeks. (P=0.48), while after eight weeks, the mean hemoglobin concentration in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group. (P=0.03) mean of synthetic erythropoietin dose after 4 and 8 weeks was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group. (P=0.30, P=0.001) lower ERI values in intervention group was significantly higher than the control group. (P=0.02) CONCLUSION: We observed that consumption of egg whites led to an increase in mean hemoglobin concentration, serum iron, and albumin levels. These results suggest that egg whites could be a useful dietary intervention for dialysis patients with anemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141428132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diet quality, Self-efficacy and Health Literacy in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Erynn A McAuley, Lynda A Ross, Mary T Hannan-Jones, Helen L MacLaughlin","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Adherence to high quality dietary patterns is associated with lower risk of disease progression and all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Self-efficacy and health literacy are recognised as factors that may lead to better adherence to high quality diets. However, these associations are not well studied in CKD. This study aims to explore the relationship between health literacy, self-efficacy, and diet quality in CKD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants with CKD stages 3a-5 recruited from three large tertiary hospitals were assessed using the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-item scale (SEMCD-6), the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) and the Australian Eating Survey (AES) Food Frequency Questionnaire. Diet quality was measured using the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS). Associations were examined using multivariable linear regression models, adjusted for sex and type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty participants were included in the analysis. Mean age of participants was 74.5 years old and 58% were male. The mean ARFS was poor (Mean=29.9±9.1/73) and characterised by high intake of processed foods and animal protein, and low intake of fruit and vegetables. Mean SEMCD-6 was high (7.12±2.07/10). Self-efficacy and health literacy domains 6 - Actively engage with healthcare providers and 7 - Navigating healthcare system independently predicted diet quality in the adjusted model for sex and T2D.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adults with CKD report suboptimal diet quality. The results suggest that self-efficacy and aspects of health literacy should be considered when designing interventions aimed at improving diet quality in people with CKD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141428129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Management of Dietary Fiber Intake in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease - Clinical Practice Recommendations From the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce.","authors":"An Desloovere, Nonnie Polderman, José Renken-Terhaerdt, Vanessa Shaw, Caroline Anderson, Larry A Greenbaum, Christina L Nelms, Leila Qizalbash, Stella Stabouli, Jetta Tuokkola, Bradley A Warady, Johan Vande Walle, Fabio Paglialonga, Rukshana Shroff, Evelien Snauwaert","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The benefits of dietary fiber are widely accepted. Nevertheless, a substantial proportion of children fail to meet the recommended intake of dietary fiber. Achieving adequate fiber intake is especially challenging in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An international team of pediatric renal dietitians and pediatric nephrologists from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce (PRNT) has developed clinical practice recommendations (CPRs) for the dietary intake of fiber in children and adolescents with CKD. In this CPR paper, we propose a definition of fiber, provide advice on the requirements and assessment of fiber intake, and offer practical guidance on optimizing dietary fiber intake in children with CKD. In addition, given the paucity of available evidence and to achieve consensus from international experts, a Delphi survey was performed in which all the clinical practice recommendations were reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nutritional and Inflammatory Aspects of Low Parathyroid Hormone in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients-A Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Shani Zilberman-Itskovich, Baker Algamal, Ada Azar, Shai Efrati, Ilia Beberashvili","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) is an accepted marker for adynamic bone disease which is characterized by increased morbidity and mortality in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. In light of the known cross-sectional associations between PTH and malnutrition-inflammation syndrome, we aimed to examine the longitudinal associations between PTH with changes in nutritional and inflammatory parameters and clinical outcomes in MHD patients with low PTH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This historical prospective and longitudinal study analyzed a clinical database at a single hemodialysis center, containing the medical records of 459 MHD patients (mean age of 71.4 ± 12.9 years old, 171 women), treated between the years 2007-2020. Bone turnover, nutritional and inflammatory marker levels were recorded at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months followed by a median of 24 additional months of clinical observations. According to previous use of vitamin D analogs and/or calcium-sensing receptor agonists, the study participants were divided into treatment-related and disease-related groups. A linear mixed effects model was adjusted for baseline demographics and clinical parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 459 MHD patients, 81 (17.6%) had PTH lower than 150pg/mL. Among them, 30 patients had treatment-related and 51 had disease-related low PTH. At baseline, MHD patients with treatment-related low PTH had a higher rate of diabetes compared to the disease-related group. In a linear mixed effects model, increased PTH over time was associated with decreased levels of alkaline phosphatase and C-reactive protein and with increased hemoglobin and albumin, but not the geriatric nutritional risk index at 3-year follow-up. The survival rate did not differ between the groups, with the risk of hospitalizations due to fractures being higher (HR: 4.04 with 95% CI: 1.51-10.8) in the disease-related group. Statistical significance of this association was abolished after adding C-reactive protein or alkaline phosphatase to the multivariate models.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Low serum PTH in MHD patients behaves differently depending on its cause, with a higher risk of fractures in the disease-related group. This association is dependent on inflammation. Our results should be verified in larger epidemiological studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potassium-Based Sodium Substitutes Impact the Sodium and Potassium Content of Foods.","authors":"Kelly Picard, Diana R Mager, Peter A Senior, Caroline Richard","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.010","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Potassium-based sodium substitutes (PBSS) can be used to replace sodium during food processing. How potassium and sodium content is associated with PBSS is not known. The objectives of the study were to describe the prevalence of PBSS by sodium content claim category and describe how PBSS are associated with sodium and potassium concentrations by sodium level.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional analysis used the July 2018 version of the United States Department of Agriculture's Branded Food Products Database. Products were divided into sodium content claim category and were analyzed for the presence of PBSS. Products with nonmissing values for sodium and potassium were grouped by sodium level and analyzed for the prevalence of PBSS to explore potassium and sodium concentration. Column proportion z-test with the Bonferroni correction was used to explore the occurrence of PBSS by sodium content claim category. Mann-Whitney U-test was used to assess differences in potassium and sodium concentrations across sodium levels and within levels by the presence/absence of PBSS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of PBSS in the categories \"without a sodium content claim\" (2.4%), \"lightly salted\" (0.5%), and \"unsalted\" claims (0.6%) were statistically significantly lower than prevalence of PBSS in the \"sodium free\" (9.5%), \"low sodium\" (10.3%), and \"reduced sodium\" claim categories (23.3%; all P < .01). Among the group of products with serving sizes more than 30 g containing PBSS, there was a 357 mg per serving higher median sodium concentration and a 160 mg per serving higher median potassium concentration compared to the group without PBSS (both P < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In the \"reduced sodium\" claim category, a higher prevalence of PBSS was found compared to other sodium claim categories. The presence of PBSS was associated with higher potassium and sodium concentrations in foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Survey on Nutrition Labeling for Sodium, Potassium, and Phosphorus of Packaged Food and Beverages.","authors":"Nuratiqah Batrisyia Asan, Dessy Wedannie Wei Kun, Yasmin Beng Houi Ooi, Ban-Hock Khor","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Nutrition labeling is important to guide patients with chronic kidney disease to make informed choices. This study aimed to evaluate the extent and accessibility of nutrition labeling for sodium, potassium, and phosphorus on food and beverage products in a supermarket.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a Malaysian supermarket. Information on sodium, potassium, and phosphorus contents was collected from the nutrition fact panel, while information on food additives containing sodium, potassium, and phosphorus was collected from the ingredient list.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey included 2,577 foods and beverages, and 79.4% of the products included sodium information in nutrition fact panels, but only 11.7% and 2.0% disclosed potassium and phosphorus content, respectively. Sodium-containing additives were found in 78.6% of products; potassium- and phosphorus-containing additives were reported in 28.5% and 46.9% of products, respectively. Sodium-containing additives were typically listed as \"salt,\" potassium-containing additives as \"alternative names,\" and phosphorus-containing additives as \"starch\" and \"E numbers.\" Imported products were more likely to include sodium (P < .001) and phosphorus (p = .036) contents, while more locally manufactured products reported sodium- (p = .003) and phosphorus- (P = .004) containing additives.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is limited availability of potassium and phosphorus information on nutrition labels in Malaysia food and beverage products, which presents significant challenges for individuals with chronic kidney disease in choosing appropriate products for their dietary needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association Between Peritoneal Glucose Absorption, Lipid Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Nondiabetic Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.","authors":"Jinxue Wang, Jing Zhao, Li Li, Xuechun Lin, Xiaolei Guo, Fan Peng, Xuezhi Zuo, Xiaoqin Liu, Chenjiang Ying","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Excessive sugar intake increases the energy metabolic burden and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients on peritoneal dialysis absorb much more glucose than the World Health Organization recommends, but the link to CVD is unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify the association between peritoneal glucose absorption, lipid metabolism, and CVD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We applied generalized additive mixed effects and mixed effects Cox proportional hazard models to evaluate the impact of peritoneal glucose absorption on lipid profiles and CVD risk. We performed subgroup analyses by using protein intake (normalized protein nitrogen appearance [nPNA] and normalized protein catabolic rate [nPCR] were used to assess protein intake) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After multivariable adjustment, peritoneal glucose absorption per 10 g/d increase was associated with an increase in cholesterol of 0.145 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.086-0.204) mmol/L. No link with the total risk of CVD was observed; however, protein intake and hs-CRP levels affected the relationship between glucose absorption and CVD risk. Patients with values for nPNA and nPCR <1.0 g/(kg·d) were associated with a lower risk of CVD (hazard ratio [HR] 95% CI: 0.68 (0.46-0.98)) with glucose absorption per 10 g/d increase. While patients with hs-CRP levels ≥3 mg/d or values for nPNA or nPCR ≥1.0 g/(kg·d) were associated with a higher risk of CVD (HR 95% CI: 1.32 (1.07-1.63); 1.31 (1.02-1.68)) for glucose absorption per 10 g/d increase.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study found a positive correlation between peritoneal glucose absorption and lipid profiles. Increased glucose absorption was associated with a lower risk of CVD in lower protein intake patients and a higher risk of CVD in higher hs-CRP or protein intake levels in patients on peritoneal dialysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141293825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The 10-Item Physical Function Scale as a Sarcopenia Screening Tool for Patients on Hemodialysis.","authors":"Marvery P Duarte, Fábio A Vieira, Victor M Baião, Jacqueline S Monteiro, Aparecido P Ferreira, Antônio J Inda-Filho, Otávio T Nóbrega, Heitor S Ribeiro","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.012","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We investigated the accuracy of the 10-item Physical Function (PF-10) questions of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire as a sarcopenia screening tool among patients on hemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, multicenter study that included adult patients on hemodialysis. The revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People was used to diagnose sarcopenia. The 10 questions about daily activities from the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire were used to appoint the PF-10, where the final score could range from 10 to 30, and the lower the worse the physical function. The PF-10 accuracy to identify confirmed sarcopenia (low muscle strength + low muscle mass) was assessed through a receiver operating characteristic curve and the cutoff was calculated using the Youden index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred eighty-five patients were included (median 59 years; 45% female). Prevalence of confirmed sarcopenia was 31.4%. The median PF-10 score was 23 (interquartile range: 17-27) and a significant association with all sarcopenia measurements was found (all P < .05). The best cutoff calculated from the receiver operating characteristic curve was ≤26 points (area under the curve = 0.69, 95% confidence interval 0.61-0.77) with sensitivity and specificity of 96.6% and 71.0%, respectively. Moreover, patients with ≤26 points (n = 133, 72%) had a higher prevalence of low muscle strength by handgrip (53 vs. 19%; P < .001) and 5-time sit-to-stand (41 vs. 10%; P < .001), low gait speed (44 vs. 19%; P = .002), confirmed sarcopenia (39 vs. 11%; P < .001), and severe sarcopenia (26 vs. 4%; P = .001), but not low muscle mass (49 vs. 35%; P = .08), in comparison with those >26 points (n = 52, 28%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The PF-10 may be a useful physical dysfunction and sarcopenia screening tool in patients on hemodialysis. A PF-10 threshold of around 26 points appeared to display the fairest accuracy for diagnosing sarcopenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fat-Free Mass Derived From Bioimpedance Spectroscopy and Computed Tomography are in Good Agreement in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.","authors":"Wesley J Visser, Manon de Geus, Isabel M van Ruijven, Anneke M E van Egmond-de Mik, Lucie Venrooij, Robbert C Minnee, Pim Moeskops, Edwin H G Oei, Manouk Dam, David Severs","doi":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.011","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jrn.2024.05.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Malnutrition is highly prevalent in patients with kidney failure. Since body weight does not reflect body composition, other methods are needed to determine muscle mass, often estimated by fat-free mass (FFM). Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is frequently used for monitoring body composition in patients with kidney failure. Unfortunately, BIS-derived lean tissue mass (LTM_BIS) is not suitable for comparison with FFM cutoff values for the diagnosis of malnutrition, or for calculating dietary protein requirements. Hypothetically, FFM could be derived from BIS (FFM_BIS). This study aims to compare FFM_BIS and LTM_BIS with computed tomography (CT) derived FFM (FFM_CT). Secondarily, we aimed to explore the impact of different methods on calculated protein requirements.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>CT scans of 60 patients with kidney failure stages 4-5 were analyzed at the L3 level for muscle cross-sectional area, which was converted to FFM_CT. Spearman rank correlation coefficient and 95% limits of agreement were calculated to compare FFM_BIS and LTM_BIS with FFM_CT. Protein requirements were determined based on FFM_CT, FFM_BIS, and adjusted body weight. Deviations over 10% were considered clinically relevant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>FFM_CT correlated most strongly with FFM_BIS (r = 0.78, P < .001), in males (r = 0.72, P < .001) and in females (r = 0.60, P < .001). A mean difference of -0.54 kg was found between FFM_BIS and FFM_CT (limits of agreement: -14.88 to 13.7 kg, P = .544). Between LTM_BIS and FFM_CT a mean difference of -12.2 kg was apparent (limits of agreement: -28.7 to 4.2 kg, P < .001). Using FFM_CT as a reference, FFM_BIS best predicted protein requirements. The mean difference between protein requirements according to FFM_BIS and FFM_CT was -0.7 ± 9.9 g in males and -0.9 ± 10.9 g in females.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>FFM_BIS correlates well with FFM_CT at a group level, but shows large variation within individuals. As expected, large clinically relevant differences were observed in calculated protein requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":50066,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Renal Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141288848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}