The association between nutritional status, sarcopenia, and depressive symptoms in elderly Chinese patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Poor nutritional status and sarcopenia are independently and significantly associated with depressive symptoms in elderly Chinese MHD patients. Interventions aimed at improving nutritional status and addressing sarcopenia may be beneficial for enhancing mental health and quality of life in this population. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore potential therapeutic strategies.