JAMDA
November 14, 2019
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JAMDA
November 7, 2019
The Longitudinal Associations of Handgrip Strength and Cognitive Function in Aging Americans
Factors that are responsible for age-related neurologic deterioration of noncognitive and cognitive processes may have a shared cause. We sought to examine the temporal, directional associations of handgrip strength and cognitive function in a national sample of aging Americans.
JAMDA
October 28, 2019
Outcome Priorities for Older Persons With Sarcopenia
To evaluate patients’ preferences for sarcopenia outcomes.
JAMDA
October 25, 2019
The Joint Occurrence of Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia (Osteosarcopenia): Definitions and Characteristics
We sought to examine the associations of osteosarcopenia with physical performance, balance, and falls and fractures in community-dwelling older adults. Additionally, we aimed to determine which clinical outcomes are associated with specific components of osteosarcopenia.
JAMDA
June 1, 2019
Bilateral Anterior Thigh Thickness: A New Diagnostic Tool for the Identification of Low Muscle Mass?
To develop an ultrasonographic scanning protocol that included an assessment of muscle size [the proposed Bilateral Anterior Thigh Thickness (BATT)] and quality (echogenicity) to support the diagnosis of sarcopenia in a clinical setting. To determine the relationship of BATT and ultrasound echogenicity wit...
JAMDA
March 19, 2019
The Usefulness of an Alternative Diagnostic Method for Sarcopenia Using Thickness and Echo Intensity of Lower Leg Muscles in Older Males
Sarcopenia is diagnosed on the basis of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength/function; however, simpler and more accurate measures for muscle mass and muscle strength/function should be explored using ultrasonography. This study aimed to investigate a new screening method using ultrasonography to diagn...
JAMDA
February 5, 2019
Definition of Respiratory Sarcopenia With Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Respiratory muscle strength decreases with advancing age, and respiratory muscle dysfunction may indicate respiratory sarcopenia. However, there is no consensus regarding the definition of respiratory sarcopenia. We aimed to create a definition of respiratory sarcopenia based on the peak expiratory flow ra...
JAMDA
November 5, 2018
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sarcopenia in Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
To review the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia in nursing homes.
JAMDA
November 5, 2018
Depression is Associated With Sarcopenia Due to Low Muscle Strength: Results From the ELSA-Brasil Study
To investigate the association of sarcopenia and its defining components with depression in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults.
JAMDA
September 26, 2018
