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Biochemical indicators, physical activity, and functional performance in elderly CKD patients: A cross-sectional study.
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- White Blood Cell-to-Hemoglobin Ratio, a Promising Indicator for Diabetic Kidney Disease: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of inflammation research · 2026Article
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Abstract
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of elderly chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients; and the correlation among their biochemical indicators, physical activity, and functional parameters. The findings of this study will hopefully a scientific basis for better understanding the causes and developing the best management methods for CKD in this population.MethodsIn total, 280 elderly patients with CKD participated in this cross-sectional study. All patients underwent a multidimensional assessment of clinical data, physical activity, and functional performance. Patients were stratified by disease severity into two groups: CKD stages 1-3 and stages 4-5. Additionally, they were categorized as sedentary or nonsedentary based on metabolic equivalent of task (MET) levels. Inter-group differences and correlations among the variables were subsequently analyzed.ResultsResearch findings indicated that although male patients predominated in the overall cohort, female patients were more prevalent among those with advanced CKD (stages 4-5) and those reporting a sedentary lifestyle, and these subgroups also demonstrated a higher likelihood of hypertension and anemia. Compared to patients with CKD stages 1-3, those in stages 4-5 had significantly lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), hemoglobin, albumin, and MET values (
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