Use of basic BIA measurements, independent of use of regression prediction models and
assumptions of constant chemical composition of the fat-free body, enables new options for …

Sarcopenia and frailty are geriatric syndromes characterized by multisystem decline, which
are related to and reflected by markers of skeletal muscle dysfunction. In older people …

Background/objectives The phase angle, expressed through bioelectrical impedance, has
been studied as a prognostic marker in several health conditions. As this issue is still …

Background & aims The bioimpedence phase angle has been considered as a predictor for
morbidity and mortality in different clinical situations, although reference values from a large …

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by
progressive and irreversible airflow limitation. Different factors that modify pulmonary …

Objective The aim of the study was to determine the nutritional status and anthropometric
values in a group of patients with COPD and to examine the relationship between these …

Background Various criteria have been used so far for the diagnosis of malnutrition or
sarcopenia in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Objective To evaluate the relationship between physical activity and phase angle. Design
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Data sources Electronic searches of MEDLINE (via …

The phase angle of bioimpedance is an important prognostic tool in clinical practice. The
aim of this study was to investigate the association between phase angle and cardiovascular …

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 …