Introduction Seniors are vulnerable to frailty, a condition linked to falls, fractures,
hospitalizations, and sarcopenia. Even with regular meals, senior daycare users are at risk …

Objective We investigated the accuracy of the 10-item Physical Function (PF-10) questions
of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire as a sarcopenia screening tool among patients on …

Objectives Although a few studies have investigated the relationship between kidney and
oral function (number of remaining teeth), their results remain inconclusive. Therefore, this …

Background Sarcopenia has been identified as a risk factor for increased mortality in
individuals with CKD. However, when considering individuals with mild kidney dysfunction …

Objectives Evaluate associations between triceps braqui muscle ultrasound measures (TB
US) and handgrip strength (HGS), and the sensibility of TB US for low HGS in non-dialysis …

Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face numerous challenges
regarding their nutritional status, including undernutrition, wasting, overweight, and obesity …

Advances in medicine have resulted in increased longevity, which has consequently led to
unexpected geriatric syndromes, such as frailty and sarcopenia. Patients with end-stage …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD), and sarcopenia is a new risk factor for CKD. However, whether sarcopenia …

Background Sarcopenia is known to bring about adverse outcomes in elderly populations
and dialysis patients. However, whether it is a risk factor in kidney transplant recipients …

Introduction Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive weakening of muscle function
that occurs with age. This condition frequently leads to frailty, disability, and even death …