Increased Serum Leptin Level Predicts Bone Mineral Density in Hemodialysis Patients
Background. Leptin acts through the adipose-bone axis to regulate bone mineral density (BMD). This study evaluated the relationship between BMD and serum leptin levels in patients on hemodialysis. Methods. In this cross-sectional study including 98 hemodialysis patients, BMD was measured using dual...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8451751 |
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