Title: The association between hemoglobin level and sarcopenia in Chinese patients with
Crohn's disease
Version: 0 Date: 28 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
The article explores the correlation between decreasing hemoglobin levels and the increasing
prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with Crohn's disease. The research provides valuable
insights into the potential role of hemoglobin as an indicator of sarcopenia in CD patients and
provides a comprehensive insight into the association between hemoglobin levels and sarcopenia
in Chinese CD patients. The methodology is thorough and ensures clarity in understanding the
research process.
However, some points need to be addressed:
- The introduction could benefit from a more detailed explanation of the mechanisms causing
sarcopenia in CD patients, not only chronic inflammation but also malnutrition (see PMID:
36933563) and the clinical relevance of sarcopenia in CD patients (see also PMID: 37862577).
- It might be beneficial to provide a brief rationale for the chosen cut-off values in defining
sarcopenia.
- Given the retrospective nature of the study, potential biases or limitations should be addressed.
While the study acknowledges its limitations, a more in-depth exploration of how these
constraints might affect the conclusions would have been beneficial.
- The discussion could benefit from a more in-depth exploration of interventions or treatments
that could address the identified associations.
- The article's language and presentation would benefit from revision and correction by a
native speaker. Some sections could be clearer and more concise to enhance readability and
comprehension.
Title: The association between hemoglobin level and sarcopenia in Chinese patients with
Crohn's disease
Version: 0 Date: 28 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
The article explores the correlation between decreasing hemoglobin levels and the increasing
prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with Crohn's disease. The research provides valuable
insights into the potential role of hemoglobin as an indicator of sarcopenia in CD patients and
provides a comprehensive insight into the association between hemoglobin levels and sarcopenia
in Chinese CD patients. The methodology is thorough and ensures clarity in understanding the
research process.
However, some points need to be addressed:
- The introduction could benefit from a more detailed explanation of the mechanisms causing
sarcopenia in CD patients, not only chronic inflammation but also malnutrition (see PMID:
36933563) and the clinical relevance of sarcopenia in CD patients (see also PMID: 37862577).
- It might be beneficial to provide a brief rationale for the chosen cut-off values in defining
sarcopenia.
- Given the retrospective nature of the study, potential biases or limitations should be addressed.
While the study acknowledges its limitations, a more in-depth exploration of how these
constraints might affect the conclusions would have been beneficial.
- The discussion could benefit from a more in-depth exploration of interventions or treatments
that could address the identified associations.
- The article's language and presentation would benefit from revision and correction by a
native speaker. Some sections could be clearer and more concise to enhance readability and
comprehension.
Please review this paper.
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Title: The association between hemoglobin level and sarcopenia in Chinese patients with
Crohn's disease
Version: 0 Date: 28 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
The article explores the correlation between decreasing hemoglobin levels and the increasing
prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with Crohn's disease. The research provides valuable
insights into the potential role of hemoglobin as an indicator of sarcopenia in CD patients and
provides a comprehensive insight into the association between hemoglobin levels and sarcopenia
in Chinese CD patients. The methodology is thorough and ensures clarity in understanding the
research process.
However, some points need to be addressed:
- The introduction could benefit from a more detailed explanation of the mechanisms causing
sarcopenia in CD patients, not only chronic inflammation but also malnutrition (see PMID:
36933563) and the clinical relevance of sarcopenia in CD patients (see also PMID: 37862577).
- It might be beneficial to provide a brief rationale for the chosen cut-off values in defining
sarcopenia.
- Given the retrospective nature of the study, potential biases or limitations should be addressed.
While the study acknowledges its limitations, a more in-depth exploration of how these
constraints might affect the conclusions would have been beneficial.
- The discussion could benefit from a more in-depth exploration of interventions or treatments
that could address the identified associations.
- The article's language and presentation would benefit from revision and correction by a
native speaker. Some sections could be clearer and more concise to enhance readability and
comprehension.
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