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Comparison of diagnostic significance of the initial versus revised diagnostic algorithm for sarcopenia from the Asian Working

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Tabara et al.
Used Parameters : SMI

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Japan

Journal : Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Backgrounds Sarcopenia in older adults is a risk factor for age-related morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to clarify the diagnostic significance of the revised diagnostic algorithm for sarcopenia from Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia by comparing physical and clinical characteristics of individuals diagnosed with sarcopenia by the initial and revised algorithms. Methods Study participants were 2061 older community residents. Skeletal muscle mass was measured by bioimpedance analysis. Handgrip strength and …
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