Publications by authors named "Joel Maximo Soel Encalada"
Assessment of body composition by dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry in renal transplant patients, hemodialysis patients, and a control group of healthy subjects.
Martha Jocelyne Piñon-Ruiz Maria-Raquel Huerta-Franco Francisco-Miguel Vargas-Luna Evelia Apolinar-Jimenez Joel Máximo Soel Encalada
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) leads to malnutrition and body composition changes, such as increased fat mass and decreased lean mass and bone mineral density, which persist even after a kidney transplant due to immunosuppressive therapy.
- A study comparing body composition among kidney transplant patients, hemodialysis patients, and a healthy control group revealed that kidney transplant patients had lower lean mass and bone mineral density compared to controls, indicating incomplete recovery post-transplant.
- The findings highlight that despite expectations for improved body composition after a kidney transplant, patients still fall short of "normal" values observed in healthy individuals of similar age.
Introduction: The Bajío High Specialty Regional Hospital started operating in 2007 to tackle the health demands of 5.8 million inhabitants. It has 184 beds and a transplant unit with 26 beds.
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