The authors examined the effect of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation on
squat-exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) using 12 young, healthy, …

Objectives Epidemiologic studies indicate that soy intake has an important role in the prevention
of age‐related health problems. Daidzein, the principal isoflavone contained in soy, is …

The present study was conducted to examine alterations in plasma free amino acid concentrations
induced by squat exercise and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation …

Background and Objective: Cyst infections often develop as a complication in patients with
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Although this complication has …

Background Acute-phase patients sometimes require hemodialysis therapy without
vascular access (VA) present on admission. These patients require VA creation to continue …

Background: Vitamin D receptor activator (VDRA) administration has been linked with a
reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether VDRA …

Background In patients on maintenance dialysis, increased serum calcium levels are known
to be associated with a poor prognosis. However, it is not known whether serum calcium …

Patients with malignancy have a poorer prognosis than others do, which must be taken into
consideration when treating them for chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there are few …

The rate of hepatitis B infection among hemodialysis patients is high. However, it is not clear
if this rate reflects the infection rate among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …

Background Some studies have shown that the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
at the time of initiating dialysis was associated with mortality. However, the relationship …