Evaluation of handgrip strength as a predictor of sarcopenia in patients with HCV-related cirrhosis
Abstract Background Sarcopenia, characterised by a loss of muscle strength, quantity/quality, and physical performance, is associated with increased mortality and poor clinical outcomes in patients with liver cirrhosis. The use of the currently accepted methods for estimating muscle mass, such as co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Liver Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-023-00261-z |