Publications by authors named "Maiko Seo"
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- Sarcopenia is the involuntary loss of muscle mass and strength that generally occurs with aging, and this study focused on kidney transplant recipients to compare physical activity levels between those with sarcopenia and those without.
- The study involved 58 participants, categorized into three groups based on muscle mass and function: 20.7% (Group 1) with sarcopenia, 43.1% (Group 2) with presarcopenia, and 36.2% (Group 3) non-sarcopenia, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for assessment.
- Results showed that physical activity was significantly lower in the sarcopenia and presarcopenia groups compared to the non
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- Dyslipidemia increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease, and ezetimibe is a drug that lowers cholesterol by inhibiting absorption.
- In a study involving 37 dyslipidemic patients with chronic kidney disease, ezetimibe was given for 24 weeks, showing significant reductions in various cholesterol levels and improved urine protein ratios.
- The findings suggest that ezetimibe is safe for CKD patients and may offer renal protection while reducing cardiovascular complications, without any reported adverse events.
Background: A decreased plasma level of vitamin C has been reported to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Here, we sought to determine the vitamin C status of patients with chronic kidney disease and the pathophysiological role of vitamin C in these patients.
Methods: We studied 58 patients and evaluated the relationship between renal function and plasma vitamin C concentration, as well as the effect of diabetes on this relationship.