A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA

#69 A Practical Guide on Frailty and Sarcopenia for CKD Patients, with Thomas Wilkinson

A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA

Show Notes

In this very interesting episode with Thomas Wilkinson we talk about sarcopenia — its prevalence, the outcomes associated with it, the available tools for screening and assessment, the most effective interventions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care.

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