Relative Fat Mass as a Determinant of Insulin Resistance in Children on Hemodialysis: Review Article
Keywords:
Relative Fat Mass, Insulin Resistance, Children on HemodialysisAbstract
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is a prevalent metabolic abnormality in children with end-stage renal disease(ESRD) receiving hemodialysis (HD). Relative fat mass (RFM), an emerging anthropometric measure, is increasinglyrecognized as a sensitive indicator of adiposity, potentially more accurate than traditional indices like BMI
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