Prevalence of characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objectives: to identify the prevalence and characteristics associated with sarcopenia in elders in Primary Health Care Units. Methods: cross-sectional study with 384 elders.
Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa +7 more
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The Role of Mitochondria in Mediation of Skeletal Muscle Repair
Musculoskeletal health is directly linked to independence and longevity, but disease and aging impairs muscle mass and health. Complete repair after a pathological or physiological muscle injury is critical for maintaining muscle function, yet muscle ...
Stephen E. Alway +2 more
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease connections with fat-free tissues: A focus on bone and skeletal muscle [PDF]
The estimates of global incidence and prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are worrisome, due to the parallel burden of obesity and its metabolic complications. Indeed, excess adiposity and insulin resistance represent two of the major
Chiesa, Claudio +4 more
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Optimal Cutoff Values of Site-Specific Phase Angle for Predicting Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Post-stroke Patients [PDF]
Background Phase angle (PhA) is a potential indicator of nutritional status and functional outcomes. However, optimal regional PhA cutoff values for predicting activities of daily living (ADL) post-stroke are unclear.
Yoshihiro Yoshimura +9 more
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Sex Differences in the Association Between Frailty and Sarcopenia in Patients With Cirrhosis. [PDF]
ObjectivesFrailty is prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and is hypothesized to result in part from sarcopenia, but the precise contribution of sarcopenia to frailty in this population is poorly understood.MethodsIncluded were patients with cirrhosis ...
Bhanji +17 more
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Improved Systemic Inflammation is Associated with Functional Prognosis in Post-Stroke Patients [PDF]
Background Systemic inflammation is associated with poor functional outcomes. However, the effects of improved inflammation on functional indicators remain unclear.
Kota Hori +12 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia among adults living in nursing homes [PDF]
Objectives: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle and muscle function, with significant healthand disability consequences for older adults.
Beller, Elaine M. +4 more
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Group Chair-Stand Exercise and Cognitive Recovery in Sarcopenic Stroke Patients [PDF]
Background Evidence on the effectiveness of exercise for cognitive recovery in patients with sarcopenia is limited. This study examined the association between group-based chair-stand exercise and cognitive improvement during convalescent rehabilitation.
Fumihiko Nagano +12 more
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Background Studies have rarely explored the association between oral health status and different sarcopenia groups (possible sarcopenia, diagnosed sarcopenia, and severe sarcopenia). Moreover, these studies have not reported any definitive conclusions of
Wenting Cao +7 more
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Background: Data regarding the association of sarcopenia with chronic lung disease (CLD) has led to inconclusive results. The main goal of this research was to investigate the association between sarcopenia and CLD in middle-aged and elderly individuals ...
Hongxiang Wang +4 more
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