A simpler screening tool for sarcopenia in surgical patients.
<h4>Background</h4>Sarcopenia is defined as decreased skeletal muscle mass and muscle functions (strength and physical performance). Muscle mass is measured by specific methods, such as bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. However, the devices used for t...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021
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