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Robert H Mak, Alp T Ikizler, Csaba P Kovesdy

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    Wasting/cachexia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) differs from malnutrition. Cachexia involves muscle wasting and high energy expenditure, unlike malnutrition, and requires more than nutritional supplementation for treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Clinical Nutrition

    Background:

    • Wasting/cachexia is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD), distinct from malnutrition.
    • Malnutrition is characterized by hunger and preserved muscle mass, while cachexia involves anorexia and muscle wasting.
    • Nutritional interventions can reverse malnutrition but not fully resolve cachexia in CKD patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate wasting/cachexia from malnutrition in CKD patients.
    • To review diagnostic criteria and outcome predictors for protein-energy wasting in CKD.
    • To explore the complex pathogenesis and potential novel therapies for CKD-associated wasting.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of wasting/cachexia and malnutrition definitions and characteristics.
    • Review of existing literature on diagnostic criteria, biomarkers (albumin, prealbumin), and patient-level factors (appetite, intake, body composition).
    • Exploration of emerging evidence on the multifactorial etiology of CKD-associated wasting, including inflammation and hormonal dysregulation.

    Main Results:

    • Wasting/cachexia is characterized by anorexia, high energy expenditure, and muscle loss, contrasting with malnutrition's hunger and preferential fat loss.
    • Serum albumin and prealbumin are strong predictors of mortality in CKD patients with wasting.
    • Patient longevity correlates with greater muscle/fat mass, better appetite, and higher food intake.

    Conclusions:

    • CKD-associated wasting/cachexia is a complex syndrome with multifactorial causes beyond inadequate nutrition.
    • Systemic inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic derangements play significant roles in its pathogenesis.
    • Novel therapeutic strategies targeting specific pathways are under investigation and require clinical validation.