Risako Mikami, Koji Mizutani, Tomohito Gohda, Yusuke Matsuyama, Hiromichi Gotoh, Keita Nakagawa, Shu Takemura, Norio Aoyama, Takanori Matsuura, Daisuke Kido, Kohei Takeda, Natsumi Saito, Yuichi Izumi, Takanori Iwata
Malnutrition-inflammation-atherosclerosis (MIA) syndrome is a significant risk factor for mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study aimed to investigate the association between MIA syndrome and oral health status in hemodialysis patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 254 hemodialysis patients. Comprehensive medical and dental examinations were performed. Three components were included to define MIA syndrome: Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index, serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and history of cardiovascular events as indicators of malnutrition, inflammation, and atherosclerosis, respectively...
July 21, 2023: Scientific Reports