Association between protein-energy wasting and cognitive impairment in maintenance hemodialysis patients (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between protein-energy wasting (PEW) and cognitive impairment (CI) in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).MethodsIn this single-center cross-sectional study, 86 patients receiving MHD were enrolled. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements, including mid-arm circumference (MAC) and mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC), as well as the Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS). Cognitive function was eva...