Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, supporting the immune system, and keeping skin, hair, and bones healthy. When the body doesn't get enough protein, it may show signs such as swelling ...

High intramuscular fat, older age, and low serum albumin can predict mortality in patients starting dialysis, while albumin ...

Conclusion The use of albumin has been linked to increased risk-adjusted mortality during hospitalization, as well as prolonged stays in both hospital and ICU settings for patients with heart failure ...

Finally, low albumin levels may affect the metabolism of bone formation-related proteins and reduce the formation of calcium phosphate apatite crystals, thereby decreasing BMD and increasing fracture ...

The low BMI is not a contraindication for surgery. According to the 2024CSCO guidelines for esophageal cancer, artificial nutrition is recommended for patients with malnutrition (weight loss within 6 ...