Comparative validation of serum creatinine- and cystatin C-based surrogate markers for skeletal muscle mass in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background Sarcopenia, characterized by reduced skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and diminished muscle strength and/or decreased physical activity, poses a significant morbidity and mortality risk in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD). Indices based on serum creatinine (SCr)...

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Main Authors: Shunsuke Yamada, Hokuto Arase, Masumi Shojima, Tetsuro Ago, Toshiaki Nakano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-025-00660-5
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