Masseter Muscle Thickness Measured by Ultrasound as a Possible Link with Sarcopenia, Malnutrition and Dependence in Nursing Homes
Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. It is frequently associated with malnutrition and dependence in nursing homes. Masticatory muscle strength could be the link between sarcopenia, malnutrition and dependence. We aimed to study the relation between...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Diagnostics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/9/1587 |