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Nutritional Risk Index (NRI)

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<p>Quantifies malnutrition, validated in many populations.</p>

The Nutritional Risk Index (NRI) quantifies malnutrition, validated in many populations.

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Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)

Revised Cardiac Risk Index

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