作者
Gabriel FP Aleixo, Shlomit S Shachar, Kirsten A Nyrop, Hyman B Muss, Claudio L Battaglini, Grant R Williams
发表日期
2020/2/1
来源
The oncologist
卷号
25
期号
2
页码范围
170-182
出版商
Oxford University Press
简介
Background
The loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, is a natural process of aging that is associated with adverse health outcomes regardless of age. Because cancer is a disease of aging, interest in sarcopenia and its potential impact in multiple cancer populations has increased significantly. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a guideline‐accepted method for sarcopenia detection. This systematic review assesses the literature pertaining to BIA use in the detection of sarcopenia in adults with cancer.
Materials and Methods
In this systematic review, a search of the literature for randomized controlled trials and observational studies was conducted using MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and EMBASE, through July 15, 2019. The study is registered at Prospero (CRD 42019130707). For study inclusion, patients had to be aged 18 years or older and diagnosed with …
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