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Physical Activity Fragmentation and All-Cause Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients: Insights From Fitbit Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Physical frailty is highly prevalent among individuals with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy, often manifesting as reduced physical activity and impaired functional capacity.1 Low physical activity in dialysis patients has been linked with increased risk of hospitalization, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.2 Although total daily activity is commonly assessed, less is known about whether the pattern in which activity is accumulated provides additional prognostic insight.

Source: Kidney Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2026.101304

Authors: Armin Ahmadi, Subhasis Dasgupta, Maggie Han, Peter Kotanko, Rakesh Malhotra

Institutions: University of California San Diego, San Diego Supercomputer Center, Renal Research Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,590