Protein-energy wasting (PEW) a condition of decreased body protein and fat mass is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and a potent predictor of mortality in this population. condition using a combination of biochemical markers clinical measurements and subjective reporting in children in the CKiD cohort: 1) minimal PEW definition (��2 adult-defined PEW… Continue reading Protein-energy wasting (PEW) a condition of decreased body protein and fat