The proportion of obese or overweight patients in COPD patients is increasing. Although
BMI, WC and other easy to measure indicators have been proven to be related to the risk of …

Objective This scoping review aimed to map out currently available definitions and
assessment methods of muscle quality in older adults. Design Scoping review. Setting and …

Background The appendicular extracellular-to-intracellular water ratio (Ap ECW/ICW) has
recently gained attention as a non-invasive measurable marker of muscle quality. However …

Our results revealed that the decrease in isometric knee extension muscle strength on the
operated and nonoperated sides in patients with hip fractures was associated with not only a …

Objective To assess the relationships between phase angle and muscle mass, strength, and
physical function in patients with heart failure. Methods This study used a cross-sectional …

Aims A high extracellular water (ECW) to intracellular water (ICW) ratio of skeletal muscle as
assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis is reportedly associated with loss of muscle …

Objective: This study aimed to characterize the muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass of
patients with heart failure by investigating hand-grip strength, five times sit-to-stand (5STS) …

Background: A high extracellular water (ECW) to intracellular water (ICW) ratio of skeletal
muscle as assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis is reportedly associated with loss …

Durante el proceso del envejecimiento se presentan muchos cambios fisiológicos que
pueden afectar la funcionalidad e independencia de los adultos mayores. La pérdida de la …