Publications by authors named "Avery E Erickson"
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- * Proper selection of SG candidates and tailored post-surgery care are crucial to maintain the benefits of surgery while minimizing side effects like muscle loss, particularly since CKD patients have distinct nutritional and metabolic needs compared to the general bariatric population.
- * The paper emphasizes the importance of comprehensive psychosocial support and ongoing management of health conditions related to CKD during the waiting period for kidney transplantation and calls for future studies to explore effective treatments for this unique patient group.
Obesity is highly prevalent in patients with renal disease, as it contributes to or accelerates the progression of kidney disease and is frequently a barrier to kidney transplantation. Patients with renal disease have unique dietary needs due to various metabolic disturbances resulting from altered processing and clearance of nutrients. They also frequently present with physical disability, resulting in difficulty achieving adequate weight loss through lifestyle modifications.
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