THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS AND DIALYSIS 18(6) 612-617 2014年12月 [査読有り]
We evaluated the skeletal muscle loss in hemodialysis (HD) patients by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and handgrip strength test. Thirty-four HD patients and 16 healthy subjects (control group) were measured for skeletal muscle mass normal...
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 184(5) 1287-1298 2014年5月 [査読有り]
Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathophysiologicat characteristics of chronic kidney disease; however, the inflammatory mechanisms underlying the chronic kidney disease process remain unclear. Recent evidence indicates that sterile inflam...
Because endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) has anti-inflammatory and anti-arteriosclerotic functions, it has been recognized as one of the key molecules essential for the homeostatic control of blood vessels other than relaxation of vascular...
INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY 46(3) 633-639 2014年3月 [査読有り]
To determine whether vigorous and moderate physical activity volumes are associated with skeletal muscle loss and chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
Skeletal muscle index (SMI) was measured us...
Background: The appropriate exercise counseling for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is crucial to improve their prognosis. There have been few studies about exercise counseling by primary care physicians for CKD patients. We investigated pri...