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The influence of physical Activity on handgrip strength of elderly [PDF]
Archive of Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, 2019 The global population aged 60 years and over will reach nearly 2.1 billion by 2050. During the aging process, the strength of the musculoskeletal system decreases and it is essential to be moderately physically action to prevent negative changes in muscle cells.
Bilajac, Lovorka +4 more
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A comparative study of handgrip strength among sedentary and non-sedentary workers
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2017 Background: India is a developing country with a rapid transformation in lifestyle including inappropriate diet and inadequate physical activity. More the physical activity greater will be the muscle strength.
Ahrsia Valavoor Fathima +4 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2018 Background The association between handgrip strength combined with body mass index (BMI) and cognitive impairment has not been thoroughly examined.
Su-min Jeong +5 more
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Impact of hemodialysis session on handgrip strength
Jornal Brasileiro de Nefrologia, 2015 Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple and reliable method with a good predictive clinical value for assessing muscle function of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). However, there is no consensus regarding the appropriate moment for performing the HGS measurement since the performance of the HGS can be influenced by fluid, electrolyte and blood ...
Ana Paula, Pinto +4 more
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Applied Sciences, 2020 Previous studies have reported prognostic factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving lenvatinib; however, no studies have evaluated the effects of both handgrip strength and skeletal muscle mass on the clinical outcomes.
Yurika Kotoh +12 more
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Handgrip strength measurement as a predictor of hospitalization costs [PDF]
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2014 Undernutrition status at hospital admission is related to increased hospital costs. Handgrip strength (HGS) is an indicator of undernutrition, but the ability of HGS to predict hospitalization costs has yet to be studied.To explore whether HGS measurement at hospital admission can predict patient's hospitalization costs.A prospective study was ...
R. S. Guerra +6 more
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Handgrip strength and physical activity in frail elderly [PDF]
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 2016 Abstract OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between handgrip strength (HS) and physical activity in physical frailty elderly. METHOD Cross-sectional quantitative study with a sample of 203 elderly calculated based on the population estimated proportion.
Lenardt, Maria Helena +5 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Medication nonadherence during the first 100 days after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and during oncology treatment increases risk for complications. BMT4me is a caregiver‐facing mobile health (mHealth) application providing medication reminders, symptom tracking, and note‐taking features to support ...
Micah A. Skeens +4 more
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Handgrip strength in medical students: Correlation with body mass index and hand dimensions
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Background: Handgrip is a predictor of physical fitness, hand functions, and nutritional status. It is affected by many factors including age, sex, body mass index, and hand dimensions.
Jasim N Al-Asadi
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Pediatric supportive care clinical trials often involve multiple clinically important outcomes, complicating trial interpretation. Hierarchical composite endpoints (HCEs) provide a framework to integrate key outcomes according to clinical importance.
Willem H. Collier +11 more
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