SARC-CalF-assessed risk of sarcopenia and associated factors in cancer patients.
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DOI: 10.20960/nh.03158
Abstract: INTRODUCTION sarcopenia is considered a risk factor, especially for cancer patients, as it increases mortality and post-surgical complications, and reduces response to treatment and quality of life. OBJECTIVE to identify the risk of sarcopenia by… read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia; sarc calf; cancer; risk sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Comparison of Diagnostic Value of the SARC-F and Its Four Modified Versions in Polish Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s408616
Abstract: Purpose Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes in elderly persons, including functional disability, falls, and even death. Therefore, older adults should be routinely screened for sarcopenia. Due to the unsatisfactory sensitivity of the SARC-F questionnaire,… read more here.
Keywords: sarc calf; older adults; sarc; sarc sarc ... See more keywords
A Comparison of SARC-F, Calf Circumference, and Their Combination for Sarcopenia Screening among Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14050923
Abstract: Sarcopenia is frequently encountered in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). We evaluated and compared the diagnostic performance of a strength, assistance walking, rise from a chair, climb stairs, and falls (SARC-F) questionnaire, SARC-F combined with… read more here.
Keywords: calf circumference; among patients; patients undergoing; sarc calf ... See more keywords