Grip Strength and Demographic Variables Estimate Appendicular Muscle Mass Better Than Bioelectrical Impedance in Taiwanese Older Persons.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.08.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study aimed to develop an equation model combining physical fitness and anthropometric parameters and compare its results with those of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-measured lean mass (LM) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-measured appendicular… read more here.
Keywords: dxa measured; strength; appendicular muscle; mass ... See more keywords
Low appendicular muscle mass is associated with mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients: a single-center cohort study
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DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.104
Abstract: Background/Objectives:There are few studies of the association between low appendicular muscle mass (LAM) and clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. We aimed to determine the clinical association between LAM and clinical outcomes in PD… read more here.
Keywords: lam; appendicular muscle; mass; muscle mass ... See more keywords